Crashes, mechanical failures mark circuit racing championship

The second leg of the National Circuit Racing Championship was a challenging one, with low entry numbers, mechanical failures and an accident that brought racing to a halt.

Driver Horazio “Rassie” Rietz escaped injury after his Volkswagen Golf reportedly developed braking problems and crashed into the safety barriers.

After being treated by track medics, Rietz told Top Revs he hopes to return for the next race once he has recovered from the impact.

Of the eight entries, two competitors failed to finish. Michel Rust’s Volvo and Rietz’s Golf were both forced to retire because of mechanical problems.

Chané Havenga, the only female competitor in the field, describes the racing as competitive and says Rietz’s accident made her more cautious.