In 1968 the Cape Hell Drives was established at Goodwood Show grounds by the following members:Jack Holloway (Chairman), Jean Holloway, Joe Marchinkowski, John Geldenhuys, Deon De Waal, Ina De Waal, Bill Lenz,Ray Butters Karel Groenewald, Abie Drotschie, Johan Tullekin, Eric Bryan, Doep Du Plessis en Popeye King.In those days, there was no governing body, except, of course the club rules. It was however required, that all drivers had to have a Cape Hell Drivers Membership / License and proof of third party insurance.In the beginning, only the V8 class existed which was later joined by the 6 cylinders, 4 cylinders (known as Factory Stocks) and lastly the Midgets. As Abie Drotschie says "There were 300 cars and 10 rules. Now, there are 10 cars and 300 rules. In October 1995, the Cape Hell Drivers had their first race meeting at Killarney. Just imagine, a tar track and only a small vibracrete wall, on the now called "Engen Corner", was all that protected the spectators from the icy wind that we've all becomeaccustom to. With many of the drivers, unfamiliar with tar set ups, you can just imagine the chaos at the first race meeting.Tyres screaming, cars spinning, man, it must've bee a serious learning curve. In December 1998 Abie Drotschie put word outthat the Club intended to move the Grandstands from Goodwood and relocate them to Killarney. Tandem Cranes and Nato Transport jumped to the challenge. All the guys and girls involved with the club, arrived at the Goodwood Show Grounds, with their 10 pound hammers, for a "Work Party". They were ready to break down the stand for relocation. The hard work was far from complete! Every thing was demolished and moved to Killarney.Become A Member - Download Membership Form Here:
In 1968 the Cape Hell Drives was established at Goodwood Show grounds by the following members:
Jack Holloway (Chairman), Jean Holloway, Joe Marchinkowski, John Geldenhuys, Deon De Waal, Ina De Waal, Bill Lenz,
Ray Butters Karel Groenewald, Abie Drotschie, Johan Tullekin, Eric Bryan, Doep Du Plessis en Popeye King.
In those days, there was no governing body, except, of course the club rules. It was however required, that all drivers had
to have a Cape Hell Drivers Membership / License and proof of third party insurance.
In the beginning, only the V8 class existed which was later joined by the 6 cylinders, 4 cylinders (known as Factory Stocks)
and lastly the Midgets. As Abie Drotschie says "There were 300 cars and 10 rules. Now, there are 10 cars and 300 rules.
In October 1995, the Cape Hell Drivers had their first race meeting at Killarney. Just imagine, a tar track and only a small
vibracrete wall, on the now called "Engen Corner", was all that protected the spectators from the icy wind that we've all become
accustom to. With many of the drivers, unfamiliar with tar set ups, you can just imagine the chaos at the first race meeting.
Tyres screaming, cars spinning, man, it must've bee a serious learning curve. In December 1998 Abie Drotschie put word out
that the Club intended to move the Grandstands from Goodwood and relocate them to Killarney. Tandem Cranes and Nato
Transport jumped to the challenge. All the guys and girls involved with the club, arrived at the Goodwood Show Grounds,
with their 10 pound hammers, for a "Work Party". They were ready to break down the stand for relocation.
The hard work was far from complete! Every thing was demolished and moved to Killarney.
Become A Member - Download Membership Form Here:
