The Nissan engined VSP Sports Cars make their
Debut at Kyalami
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After
the disappointment of missing the first round of the National Championship
at Kyalami we are proud to be able to at last race in front of our local
fans. If the racing proves to be as exciting as the previous two rounds,
you are in for another treat of racing. The
championship this far has delivered winners in Cape Town, Bernard Tilanus
(Platinum Asset) and Don Roscoe (Optimum Racing Developments) and in Port
Elizabeth Neil Lobb (DK Woodcraft) and Bernard Tilanus (Platinum Asset). There
is already a titanic battle to be the fist winner of the Nissan powered
VSP series. Neil Lobb leads with 89 points, followed by Tilanus on 82,
Roscoe on 66, but with 20 points for first place, 17 for second and 15 for
third, things will and change rapidly. Add to this the fact the defending
champion missed the last round, and is going to exact his revenge, we have
an explosive situation. 20 points cover the next 8 places and 5 of those
know the podium well! As
a result of the technical delays in getting the new engine into all the
cars, it has been agreed that each driver will be able to discard his
worst race day! This complication means that ever driver may have some
agonising decisions to make at the end of the year, and banking all
available points is paramount. The
ex winners who are out there with a point to prove are Francois Gerber
(The Tool Shop), past champion, Allan Eve (Ode’s Autobody), young gun
Melvill Priest (Macromed), Clive Kennerley (Standox). But as usual there
is no love lost down the ranks and the numbers of personal duels going on
are legion. Also remember to watch out for the veterans (50 and over) with
their “Green” numbers. In that category, new comer Allan Green (DK
Laminates), had a storming first event at East London, and not only wants
to upset the proverbial apple cart, but also wants to show the youngsters
a thing or two. Lap
records have obviously been sent at each racetrack, and Don Roscoe
(Optimum Racing Developments) has set them both, watch him closely! Lastly, we are very proud of the beautiful turnout of our cars, we would like to know what you feel about our class. Please visit our Website at www.vsp.co.za, and drop us an email to vicky@vsp.co.za. |