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    Racing in South Africa

    We had some racing here in South Africa over the weekend and I thought will post a few pics for all of those that think we ride elephants bare back to work.
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    Some more pictures these are all 917 replicas made locally. The one is runing a 962 IMSA motor
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    just to avoid confusion this is the 962 imsa motor
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    Nice shots...........

    Reminding me that S. Africa, Aus, N.Z., Argentina... were 'always' on the racing calendar as the 'winter loop' going back to the '50's....... In the day most Pro drivers needed a yearlong income to survive........

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    which track was this at ?
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    The track is zwartkops not the best or biggest track around here but every year they have a big classic race day. I will add some pics as time goes by. These pics is a good R reproctaken a while ago
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    Howzit ST Man

    Thanks for sharing, looks like a fun meeting
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    Here is some more 917 replicas. Really would love a 910 replica...... maybe a 906
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