The engines will rumble and the excitement will swell as the Southern African Endurance Series (SAES) announced the highly anticipated return of the Six Hours of Killarney, scheduled for 7 June 2025.
After a two-year pause, one of South Africa’s premier endurance racing events is back and promises to be bigger, faster, and more exhilarating than ever before, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Table Mountain, the Six Hours of Killarney is not just a race; it’s a full-blown celebration of the rich South African motorsport culture.
Enthusiasts and families are in for a thrilling day filled with high-speed excitement, tactical racing, and diverse entertainment options indeed, it’s a heart-stirring event situated in the very soul of the Mother City.
Celebrated for its dramatic wheel-to-wheel combat, demanding strategy and a fervent crowd, the Six Hours of Killarney has long been cherished by motorsport aficionados.
The 2025 iteration is poised to continue this legacy, with plans underway to host a stellar line-up of top-tier teams, elite drivers, and high-performance vehicles, all set to tackle the gruelling six-hour challenge that awaits them.
Acting CEO of SAES, Liyema Letlaka, expressed her excitement about the event’s long-awaited resurrection: ‘We are incredibly proud to bring the Six Hours of Killarney back to Cape Town. It’s been two years since this prestigious race graced the city, and the return signals our deep commitment to growing motorsport across South Africa.’
‘Cape Town has always been a vibrant and enthusiastic host city, and we are looking forward to the energy, talent, and community spirit that this event always inspires.’
One of the local heroes set to participate in this thrilling event is David Franco (28) from Sea Point. Franco’s journey in motorsport includes an inspiring backstory; introduced to the adrenaline-fuelled world by his father, Roberto, it didn’t take long for him to become enamoured by racing, he told Table Talk.
Franco’s beginnings included karting and local club events, but his passion came crashing to a halt after a dramatic incident while racing led his mother to pull him from the sport.
Nevertheless, the racing spirit prevailed. In 2020, while supporting fellow racers, Franco found himself caught up in the thrill once again.
Within just four weeks, he was back on the track, and his journey has since evolved to racing in the South African Endurance Series and participating in South African Touring Cars and Supa Cup competitions.
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