Execuline Shelby Can-Am - Round 3 - Kyalami - 12 April
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After two rounds of the Execuline Shelby Can-Am
championship, the championship is wide open and sitting on top
of the points log is Alan Eve (Hugo Boss), one of South Africa’s
most experienced drivers. With almost 20 years of competitive
national championship racing behind him he knows it won't be an
easy task staying ahead of the pack. "So far it's the more experienced drivers who have been most consistent and this has given us the edge," said Eve. "But there're a lot of youngsters arriving, so it could get interesting." Only five points adrift are 'old foxes' Brian Algar (Firedart) and Dave Beattie (DURA) but after a long overdue win in the last round in Port Elizabeth the youthful Chris Hart (Hi-Q Plettenberg Bay) is matching them on 57 points. Lurking on 46 points are Rui Campos (Hugo Boss) and impressive newcomer Thomas Reib (Intertrans). Campos also had a win in PE. Kyalami double winner and reigning champion Darryn Lobb has now joined the Production Car ranks, but his car (now owned by Sam Racing) will be on the grid, with the driver still to be confirmed. Durban newcomer Bryant van der Merwe (Chemspec) has shown great race craft and also has 42 points to his credit. Sean Greve (Vulcania Reinforcing) is on 41 points and has lady racer Jennifer Murray (Execuline) a solitary point behind. Another Durban driver, Guy Botterill (Fragram Tools) joined the series in PE and immediately caused a stir with his pace as he matched the leaders and he is also on 40 points. Craig Shorter (Execuline) has put in some good performances and could upset the plans of others. Shelby Can-Am stalwarts Colin Frost (Strocam) has more pace than his results have shown this year and Richard Wood is also eager to get a good result after a bad start to the season. Newcomers Sun Moodley (Bigfoot Express) and Hanna Pengilly are looking forward to improving their times they are now getting used to. All eyes will be on Cape Town based former Dutch Touring Car racer Bertil Hoffman (IOU Music) who makes his debut and his progress will be watched carefully. Execuline Shelby Can-Am Racing is supported by additional sponsors Hollard, Spanjaard, Carrera Eye Wear, British International and Goodyear. Championship points 1) Alan Eve 62 2) Brian Algar 57 2) Dave Beatie 57 2) Chris Hart 57 5) Rui Campos 46 5) Thomas Reib 46 |