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Event: International Wynn's 1000 KyalamiDate: 4.11.1978
Track: Kyalami (ZA), unknown lengthDistance: 1000 kilometresAttendance: unknown

Kyalami 1000 Kilometres
Non championship race
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 54

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

Category I - S.A. Manufacturers Challenge (Cat I)

Category II - S.A. Modified Saloons (Cat II)

Category III - S.A. Standard Production Cars (Cat III)
Entry List
Entry List - Kyalami 1000 Kilometres 1978
Photos by courtesy of: Kobus Botma (44), Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius (11), Deon Smit (4) and Ray Monik (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 07/12/2014 Last photo update on this page: 26/08/2021
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11 - Mazda 323 - Castrol Sigma Dealer TeamMazda 323 - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat I
Castrol Sigma Dealer TeamClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Dave Charlton (ZA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: yellow (+red/orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/08/2021Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
22 - Chevrolet Chevair - Chevrolet Dealer TeamChevrolet Chevair - Chevrolet V8 5000 cc N/ACat I
Chevrolet Dealer TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Geoff Mortimer (ZA)/Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)
listed, never drove: Roy Klomfass (ZA)		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius and Kobus Botma
33 - Fiat 131 Abarth - Fiat South AfricaFiat 131 Abarth - Fiat Tipo 131 AR.000 L4 4v DOHC 1995 cc N/ACat I
Fiat South AfricaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Jan Hettema (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
44 - Ford Escort RS 2000 - Broadway FordFord Escort II RS 2000 - Ford 2000 cc N/ACat I
Broadway FordClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Billy Maloney (ZA)/Ronnie van Rooyen (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius and Kobus Botma
55 - Mazda Capella RS - Castrol Sigma Dealer TeamMazda Capella RS - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat II
Castrol Sigma Dealer TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Willie Hepburn (ZA)/Trevor van Rooyen (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
66 - Mazda RX-2 - Cart RacingMazda RX-2 - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat II
Cart RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Simpson/Clarrie Taylor (ZA)Result: did not finish (Half shaft)
Grid:
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
77 - Ford Capri XL - Team ValvolineFord Capri XL - Ford 2994 cc N/ACat II
Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Critchfield (ZA)/Errol Shearsby (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light (+darker/dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
88 - Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo South AfricaAlfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1962 cc N/ACat II
Alfa Romeo South AfricaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Bobby Scott (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
99 - Datsun 280 L - W.W. MotorsDatsun 280 L - Datsun 2753 cc N/ACat II
W.W. MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Judy Charlton (ZA)/Arnold Charlton (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
1111 - BMW 530 - B.M.W. South AfricaBMW 530i - BMW 2985 cc N/ACat II
B.M.W. South AfricaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)/Paddy Driver (ZA)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/06/2016Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
1212 - BMW 530 - B.M.W. South AfricaBMW 530i - BMW 2985 cc N/ACat I
B.M.W. South AfricaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Nols Niemann (ZA)/Bepp Mayer (D)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white (+dark green/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma and Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
1313 - BMW 535 - B.M.W. South AfricaBMW 535i - BMW M88 L6 3500 cc N/ACat I
B.M.W. South AfricaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Eddie Keizan (ZA)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius and Kobus Botma
1515 - Ford Escort - Team ValvolineFord Escort I - Ford 1600 cc N/ACat II
Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Johan Coetzee (ZA)/Glen Spolander (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
2020 - Toyota Corolla - W. RoosToyota Corolla - Toyota 1600 cc N/ACat II
W. RoosClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Willie Roos (ZA)/Rodger Taylor (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
2121 - Datsun 140Z - Shell-DatsunDatsun 140Z - Datsun 1428 cc N/ACat II
Shell-DatsunClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Brian Cook (ZA)/Phil Adams (ZA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: white/red (+yellow/black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit and Kobus Botma
2323 - Datsun 140Z - Datsun South AfricaDatsun 140Z - Datsun 1428 cc N/ACat II
Datsun South AfricaClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: George Santana (ZA)/Hennie van der Linde (ZA)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: white/red (+yellow/black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit and Kobus Botma
2525 - Ford Escort - G. BuhrmannFord Escort I - Ford 1298 cc N/ACat II
G. BuhrmannClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gordon Buhrmann/Peter WarnabyResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
2626 - Datsun 1200 GX - G. Santana/Satsun S.A.Datsun 1200 GX - Datsun 1171 cc N/ACat II
G. Santana/Satsun S.A.Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Barry Flowers (ZA)/Andy Terlouw (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
3232 - Mini de Luxe - Leyland South AfricaMini de Luxe - 1098 cc N/ACat II
Leyland South AfricaClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Campbell McKie Thompson (ZA)/Giv Giovannoni (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
3333 - Mini de Luxe - S. van Wyk/Team ValvolineMini de Luxe - 1098 cc N/ACat II
S. van Wyk/Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Steve van Wyk/Simon Grobbelaar (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
3434 - Mini de Luxe - Team ValvolineMini de Luxe - 1098 cc N/ACat II
Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Tienie Oosthuizen (ZA)/Des DalyResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
3636 - Ford Escort - R. MonikFord Escort I - Ford 1100 cc N/ACat II
R. MonikClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ray Monik (ZA)/Rob Whittaker (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: black (+green/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Ray Monik and Kobus Botma
3737 - Mazda Capella RS Coupé - Castrol Sigma Dealer TeamMazda Capella RS Coupé - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
Castrol Sigma Dealer TeamClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Tony Dron (GB)/Colin Burford (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
3838 - Fiat 2000 Racing - A. VianaFiat 131 Racing - Fiat 1996 cc N/ACat III
A. VianaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tony Viana (ZA)/Pop DiedericksResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
3939 - Mazda Capella RS - Aloes Motors/ValvolineMazda Capella RS - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
Aloes Motors/ValvolineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Gibb (ZA)/Len Booysen (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter/light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
4141 - Mazda Capella RS - R. A. DavisMazda Capella RS - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
R. A. DavisClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Rick Davis (ZA)/Bob Olthoff (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white (+green/yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma and Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
4343 - Mazda Capella RS - A. QuinnMazda Capella RS - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
A. QuinnClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alan Quinn (ZA)/Mike BygraveResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light/dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
4545 - Mazda Capella RS - Team ValvolineMazda Capella RS - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Strinie Maistry (ZA)/Peter Lanz (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light/darker
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
4646 - Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo South AfricaAlfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1962 cc N/ACat III
Alfa Romeo South Africa (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Abel d'Oliveira (ZA)/Nicolo Bianco (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
4747 - Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Glenwood MotorsAlfa Romeo Alfetta GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1962 cc N/ACat III
Glenwood MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Richard Sterne (ZA)/Giovanni Piazza-Musso (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
5050 - Sigma Colt Coupe - Team Lubrication EngineeringSigma Colt Coupe - 1597 cc N/ACat III
Team Lubrication EngineeringClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Fred Kolbe (ZA)/Phil Webb (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
5151 - Alfa Romeo Giulia Super - Glenwood MotorsAlfa Romeo Giulia Super - Alfa Romeo 1570 cc N/ACat III
Glenwood MotorsClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Alan Esterhuizen (ZA)/Peter Pfumfei (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
5252 - VW Passat - Team ValvolineVW Passat - VW 1588 cc N/ACat III
Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Smith (ZA)/Louis Parsons (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
5353 - VW Passat - W. DolinschekVW Passat - VW 1588 cc N/ACat III
W. DolinschekClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Wally Dolinschek (ZA)/Geoff Moller (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
5454 - Alfa Romeo Alfasud TI - Team ValvolineAlfa Romeo Alfasud TI - Alfa Romeo F4 2v SOHC 1490 cc N/ACat III
Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tony Boncompagni (ZA)/Giuliano Verolini (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
No photos available:
40The car is not available on a photoMazda Capella RS Coupé - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
Team Aloes MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ralph Lange (ZA)/John McNicol (ZA)Result: 5th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
42The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-2 - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
A. A. GoetschClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Andy Goetsch (ZA)/Bobby van Noord (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
44The car is not available on a photoMazda Capella RS Coupé - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
McCarthy's SigmaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Rowe (ZA)/Tony Martin (ZA)Result: 4th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
If you have a picture of any car that is missing in the gallery or you might have a better photo, please, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Entered cars that did not arrive:
10The presence of the car is unknownChevrolet 4100 - Chevrolet 4098 cc N/ACat II
B. Nel-
-
Drivers listed: Buck Nel (ZA)/Derek Ziman (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
14The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort - Ford 1600 cc N/ACat II
R. JuteClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ritchie Jute (ZA)/Robby Smith (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort - Ford 1600 cc N/ACat II
P. BooysenClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Philip Booysen (ZA)/Meyer Botha (ZA)/Andrew ThompsonResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
17The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort - Ford 1600 cc N/ACat II
John Truter RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John Truter (ZA)/Pat Duckham (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort - Ford 1600 cc N/ACat II
L. J. NortjeClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Eric Gous/Louis Nortje (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo 1750 GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1800 cc N/ACat II
Team Valvoline-
-
Drivers listed: Martin Rhoda (ZA)/Bunny Wentzel (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The presence of the car is unknownVW Passat - VW 1600 cc N/ACat II
Tim Mackintosh-
-
Drivers listed: Tim Mackintosh (ZA)/Bruno Baleta (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort - Ford 1298 cc N/ACat II
Team CastrolClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Tony Hinzelman (ZA)/Brian McKenzie (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The presence of the car is unknownVolvo 144 S - Volvo 2000 cc N/ACat II
Le Mans Motors-
-
Drivers listed: Hans Kruger/Brian MortimerResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort - Ford 1100 cc N/ACat II
M. O'SullivanClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Mike O'Sullivan (ZA)/Paddy O'Sullivan (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
29The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort II - Ford 1298 cc N/ACat II
Broadway FordClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Chris White (ZA)/Kevin StopfordResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
30The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort II - Ford 1298 cc N/ACat II
Broadway FordClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Mike Hoffman/Bernard Tilanus (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The presence of the car is unknownFiat 128 - Fiat 1290 cc N/ACat II
Cornight Motors/Valvoline-
-
Drivers listed: Don Bruins (ZA)/Brian Rowlings (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The presence of the car is unknownMini Clubman - 1098 cc N/ACat II
K. Cruickshank-
-
Drivers listed: Keith Cruickshank (ZA)/Gino Caprin (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The car did not arriveMazda RX-2 - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryCat III
A. VianaClosed bodywork
-
Drivers listed: Tony Viana (ZA)/Pop DiedericksResult: did not arrive (Raced Fiat)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
48The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1962 cc N/ACat III
R. SimoesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Raul Simoes/Lercio PintoResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
49The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo Alfetta - Alfa Romeo 1750 cc N/ACat III
S. KrugerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Sakkle Kruger/Brian MorgenroodResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Deon Smit (1)
Additional Photo - Kyalami 1000 Kilometres 1978