Upcoming Events

FEED YOUR NEED FOR SPEED AT KILLARNEY ROBOT RACING!

Robot Racing is the purest form of motorsport there is: Two cars line up at a red robot, the robot goes green and whoever reaches the finishing line first, 402 metres (a quarter of a mile) away, is the winner. Running at night adds extra excitement and drama – it’s the closest you can get to street racing without breaking the law!

Robot Racing started way back in 2016 as a joint effort between the Western Province Motor Club at Killarney and the City of Cape Town, to get street racers off the public roads and into a safe and controlled environment where they can enjoy their cars without endangering other road users and the public at large.

With up to 260 participants and thousands of spectators cheering them on, the atmosphere is electric, the air is filled with the sound of highly-tuned engines and thick with tyre smoke – you can almost smell the adrenalin!

The next Robot Racing event powered by the City of Cape Town at Killarney is on Wednesday 4 December from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Spectator tickets are available online at R70 for adults and free for under-12s from our online ticket sales provider Webtickets.

Tickets will also be available on the night at the gate (cash or card!) at R100 for adults and free for children under 12 – and there is no extra charge to race!

If you want to participate, just remember to bring a roadworthy car, a crash helmet, a long-sleeved top and long trousers, and your current South African driving licence.

Documentation for participating is open at Gate 1 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the day and scrutineering for the compulsory safety checks closes at 8:00pm.

Tasty take-aways (including halaal) and ice-cold drinks are available in the spectator area, so bring the family and make an evening of it – see you there!

For more information email Race Secretary Terri Philander at terri@wpmc.co.za

HONDA DAY CAPE TOWN AT KILLARNEY IS BACK!

South Africa’s largest gathering of Honda enthusiasts returns to Killarney on Labour Day, Thursday 1 May, for an all-out Honda only event that’ll keep you and your whole family entertained all day.

Entry for spectators is R95 online at Webtickets, R10 for under-16s and free for children under 12 and WPMC members.

Or at the gate, R130 for adults, R20 for under-16s and free for under-12s and WPMC members.

And no, you don’t have to be in a Honda to attend. The gates open to the general public at 6:30am for an action-packed day celebrating all things Honda.

These include Drag Racing (for Hondas only!) in Street2Strip format from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with bracket racing until the lunch break, followed by knockouts after lunch to crown the overall winner. There will also be a parade lap for all the Hondas attending during the lunch break.

In the Stance Meets Track Show ‘n Shine display you’ll see Cape Town’s cleanest and most radical customised Hondas, competing for Best in Class in categories such as OEM (unmodified), Static, Air and Limbo. You can also get a close look at some of South Africa’s fastest Hondas and chat with their drivers, and you can meet and interact with some of your favourite local Youtubers.

There will be live entertainment from the Coca Cola Gig Rig, featuring DJ sets, live artists ad dancers, as well as a variety of vendors at the new Honda Day Market, as well as dealership and lifestyle displays.

For Honda owners who haven’t yet entered to participate, your contact person for pre-registration is Zachary Daniels at 078 403 5429.

There are two more registration dates available:

Saturday 12 April at Rola Honda in Somerset West.

Saturday 26 April at Mekor Honda Cape Town.

Visiting participants from other centres and Namibia, can contact Zunayde Kariem at 081 359 1937.

Honda motorcycle participants can pre-register at Cane Industries at Killarney International Raceway; contact David Carr at 079 189 6672.

For more information about Honda Day Cape Town 2025 contact Ziyaad Bailey at 078 577 0614 or Imaad Hudson at 083 798 7079.

LEMON RACING HITS KILLARNEY ON 26 APRIL

The Mischief Garage 9 Hours of Lemons on Saturday 26 April brings a completely different flavour of racing to Killarney; instead of the multi-million rand supercars we are used to seeing in endurance events, none of the cars in this race are allowed to cost more than R55 000!

The spirit of this race is about teams of three or four drivers (plus volunteer helpers!) preparing a real lemon, which was a road-going car, a ‘barn find’ or even a crashed write-off, and making it race-ready through hours of blood, sweat and tears, while spending R55 000 or less, not counting safety upgrades or their labour.

The race gets underway with a rolling start at 10:15am on Saturday 26 April and will run until 7:15pm, by which time it will be completely dark, adding to the drama of the final stint. The cars and their crews will be feeling the effects of nine hours of hard running – mistakes and/or mechanical disasters are a real possibility.

Driver changes are allowed at any time the teams feel they are necessary, and the winner will be the team whose car has completed the most laps of the 3.267 kilometre Killarney circuit during that time, although all the cars that are still running at the chequered flag will be classified as finishers.

Spectator tickets for this one-of-a-kind event will be available from Webtickets at R95 for adults and R10 for under-16s; under-12s get in free!

Tickets at the gate (cash or card!) are R130 for adults and R20 for under-16s; children under 12 get in free. And, as always, WPMC members get in free on presentation of your membership book at the gate.

Offtrack entertainment includes the famous Kiddies’ Korner, the coolest party zone on the West Coast, plus more at the Clubhouse as well as the play area including a trampoline and jumping castle adjacent to the Joubert Pits.

The Clubhouse, which is open to the public, and the Joubert Pits Lounge both feature TV’s showing live-streaming and lap times of the races, so that you don’t miss any of the action around the circuit. There are also other outlets around the facility serving hot snacks and cold beverages.

Spectators are welcome to move around throughout the day by using the free shuttle service to watch the action from different vantage points. The pits are always open to spectators, so you can also see the cars up close.

There’s ample parking all around the circuit, so bring your beach umbrella or gazebo and your cooler box, light up your skottelbraai, park next to one of our brick braais, or just pick a seat on one of our shaded grandstands and make the day your own.

CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES INTENSIFY AT REGIONAL KARTING

Don’t miss out on some serious action on Saturday 3 May at Round 3 of the 2025 WPMC Regional Karting Championship.

This closely fought series always provides an unforgettable day of karting action, from the youngest talents in the Bambino and Micro Max Classes to the experienced racers in the Mini, Junior Max, Senior Max and DD2, the events are filled with intense competition, surprising twists, and outstanding performances.

As the championship battles continue to unfold and intensify, one thing is certain: Cape Town’s karting scene is brimming with talent and promise, setting the stage for a thrilling season.

Get your spectator tickets online from Webtickets at R95 for adults, R10 for under-16s and free for children under 12, or at the gate (cash or card!) at R130 for adults, R20 for under-16s and free for under-12s.

 And, as always, WPMC members get in free on production of your membership book at the gate.

For more information contact Club secretary Chantal Pieters at wpmckarting@gmail.com.

Experience small bike racing at its best at Round 4 of Killarney’s Short Circuit Series.

Quickfire action with closely-fought sprint races over 10 laps each – a new race every 15 minutes.

WHEN: Saturday 3 May

              2:00pm – 6:00pm

ALL ON ONE TICKET! Short Circuit, Regional Karting and Spinning.

HOW MUCH:

WEBTICKETS: Adults R95, under-16s R10, under-12s free
AT THE GATE: Adults R130 under-16s R20, under-12s free.

The arena is Killarney’s Half-Main circuit – from Castrol Corner to Damp’s Dip and back the hard way – 1.4 kilometres of tight and twisty tar with almost no straights – it’s only for the brave!

Bring your gazebo and skottelbraai or cooler box and make the most of the day’s racing with intense action from all six motorcycle categories.

Contact Kathryn Hutchings at scr.killarney@gmail.com or visit www.wpmc.co.za for more information.

RESET YOUR DRIVING SKILLS AT KILLARNEY’S STREET-CAR TRACK DAY

 Winter driving in Cape Town requires a different mindset; the traffic slows down, but braking distances get longer. The best place to reset your driving skills to winter mode is Killarney’s Street-Car Track Day from 9:00am to 1:30pm on Saturday 3 May.

You’ll find drivers at our track schools in all types of cars from hatchbacks to hot rods, chatting with our experienced instructors and then putting their advice into practice during the next track session.

And between sessions there are always cold soft drinks, delicious snacks and the best coffee in Cape Town at the Joubert Pits Lounge overlooking the main straight.

The cost for drivers is R640 for Western Province Motor Club members and R800 for non-members, while the cost for passengers is R240 each, whether or not they are Club members.

Pre-booking is recommended for both drivers and passengers to avoid long queues and rushed paperwork, and crash helmets are compulsory; if you don’t have a crash helmet, they’re available for rent on the day at R100 per helmet.

You may bring as many ‘crew members’ as you wish, and you’re all welcome to walk across the bridge to the Joubert Pits Lounge, with superb elevated views of the circuit – and an overview of the children’s play area right next door, so you can watch your junior team members having fun.

Thanks to our lucky draw sponsors, Peninsula Beverages and TyreZone, we have lots of spot prizes and Killarney memorabilia to give away – just remember you have to be there at the drivers’ briefing in the morning to claim your prize!

For more information and to book, contact Terri Philander at terri@wpmc.co.za