23 Weeks to @simola_hillclimb 2025; the procrastination is paying dividends. With less than 232days til RaceDay, one should arguably become nervous. But not this guy. “Racing is life, everything else is waiting” says Steve Mcqueen.Well, I’m here to tell you: “racing is life, everything else is PREPARATION”. As mentioned last week, I’ve learnt a lot … Read more
Simola2024 entry accepted, racecar to build, so obviously we decided to take a slow drive into the country to explore the surrounding mountains of Montague. The ultimate visceral experience, roadtrip in a classic car, with precious cargo. Stress and joy in equal measures, with no modern day comforts, a sensory overload of smells (mostly carburettors) … Read more
Adventure, it’s been too long. Sequence & specifics of events may have been changed to avoid incrimination or family worry. For those that do not know the history of my 71Veloce, it started out as a “track” prepared car (read roll-cage included), moonlighting at Simola Hill Climb but mostly fulfilling duties as my, until now, … Read more
It’s all coming back to me slowly, the things I dislike about racing. The sleepless night before, last minute preparation (or lack thereof) and expectation of organised chaos. Or not in this case… Last minute check of spark plugs turned to disaster after two plugs self destruct from being over tightened. The joys of being … Read more
#tbt to the day my life changed forever and i bought the car of my dreams, my 71Veloce. What a journey it’s been, Calvinia, Cape Town, Simola to Safariing the Swartland. Time for something new, Let’s Go Rallying !!!!
When your dentist appointment takes half an hour, but you’re gone for the whole day, exploring every backroad between here and there.Driving this little guy makes me smile. Every time. Engaging, tactile, the very definition of “seat of the pants driving”. As it should be.Coming alive on the B-Roads, responding purposeful input with spirited enthusiasm, … Read more