14th annual Sasol Race Day speeds off in Pretoria

Date

29 August, 2014

Motorsport enthusiasts are invited to experience the fast-paced, thrilling action of circuit racing at the Sasol Race Day to be held at the Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria, on Saturday, 30 August 2014.

Sasol Race Day is the sixth round of the Bridgestone Production Car Championship for 2014, where the Sasol racing team will showcase both their driving skills and the power of the Audi S4 Quattro race cars.

Sasol has a long history of involvement with motorsport. At this year’s Race Day the company will demonstrate its level of expertise in this field, by showcasing the impressive racing performance of Sasol’s Turbofuels Plus and Sasol Techno Oil.

“Our association with motorsport is an important part of Sasol’s history. As a fuel producer, we have continuously supported the development of racing engine technology. Over the years, we have aspired to advance the performance of our fuels and lubricants for the motor racing industry, and we believe the performance of our racing teams is testament to our efforts,” shared Zolile Ntukwana, Senior Manager, Public Affairs Southern African Energy at Sasol.

“Despite challenges in the past few months, I think we showed good competitiveness and race pace at the last Phakisa race series - resulting in us placing third and fourth in the race. We have since taken on further developments to the vehicle, optimising its engine performance. We are feeling confident going into the Sasol Race Day,” said Vic Maharaj, Sasol racing Team Manager.

The Sasol racing team drivers, Hennie Groenewald and Gennaro Bonafede will showcase the torque and power of the Audi S4 Quattro 3L TSFi. Competing in his debut race for Sasol, Gennaro is geared for the challenge of competing on the fast paced track. Hennie, with his years of motor racing experience is no stranger to circuit racing as well. At Zwartkops, the Sasol racing team will aim to improve their Phakisa race times and complete the race with top honors.

Also launching on Race Day is the Sasol Solar Challenge. Ranked as one of the top global events of its kind, the Sasol Solar Challenge demonstrates the technological innovation and enduring performance of solar-powered vehicles. The Solar Challenge will take place from 27 September, starting in Pretoria and finishing on 4 October in Cape Town and will see 14 local and international teams, including six local universities and two schools participating.

Those attending Race Day will also get the opportunity to view the concept Sasol solar car and watch the vehicle doing a few laps around the track to prepare for the upcoming and exciting eight-day country-wide challenge.

This year’s event will also include an interactive area where learners will be required to build a model solar-powered car and compete against other schools in the hopes of being the fastest solar team.

The motorsport race qualifier begins at 08:30 with the first race scheduled to line up at the starting grid at 10:30 am. Fans are also invited to the Sasolracing pit to meet the team and have a closer look at the cars at 10:30 am as well.

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Total Stores	Division	Store Location	Address	Tel No
1	Relabelled	Salt River	29 Brickfield Road, Salt River, Cape Town	(021)4479913
2	Relabelled	Bellville	Shop 4, Corner Voortrekker Rd & Durban RD, Bellville	(021)9171860
3	Relabelled	Kenilworth	Unit number 3 access park, Chichester road, Kenilworth	(021)6714778,
4	Relabelled	Kuilsrivier	Shop 4 & 5 Access Park, Kuilsrivier	(021)9031294 061 287 3980
5	Relabelled	Mobeni	Cnr Grimsby & Leicester Rd, Mobeni, Durban	(031)4620540 W\House (031) 469 9409
6	Relabelled	Pier 14	21A Pier 14, Shopping Centre, Port Elizabeth	(041)4841575 083 5176 728
7	Relabelled	Marlboro	13 Sparten Crescent ,Marlboro , Ext 3 Johannesburg	(011) 262 0460
8	Relabelled	Soweto	Maponya Shop 200 2127 Chris hani Road, klipspruit ext5 Soweto	(011) 933 1023
9	Relabelled	Umlazi	Shop 155 Umlazi Mega City 50 Griffiths Mxenge Highway Umlazi	(031) 902 1325
10	Relabelled	Epping	10 Losack avenue , epping industrial	(021) 534 0401
1	BCWC	Kloof	Lifes on Kloof, 50 Kloof Street, Gardens ,Cape Town, shop G-15	(021) 422 1593 078 211 8051
2	BCWC	Canal Walk	Shop 619 Canal Walk , Century BLVD, Century City , Cape Town 7441	(021) 551 2891
3	BCWC	Monte Casino	Shop 80B Montecasino, No1 Monticasino Bouelvard Fourways , 2191 Magents	(011) 465 0438
4	BCWC	Menlyn	Shop UF 42 & 43 cnr atterbury road & lois avenue , menlo park , Pretoria	(012) 764 9600
5	BCWC	Balito	SHOP 608 LEONORA DRIVE,DOLPHIN COAST,BALLITO,4399	032 586 0242
6	BCWC	Rosebank	Shop GF08, The Zone, Rosebank mall, Oxford Street, Johannesburg	(011)268 1114
1	Magents	Canal Walk	Shop 08 , Century Blvd , Century City 7441	(021) 551 2533 JP CELL: 064 686 4026
2	Magents	Monte Casino	Shop 21 Montecasino, No1 Monticasino Bouelvard Fourways , 2191 Magents	(011) 465 6721 074 669 6310 073 804 4352 079 884 7607
3	Magents	Menlyn	MENLYN MALL , SHOP G190 CNR ATTERBURY ROAD & LOIS AVENUE,MENLO PARK,PRETORIA	(012) 348 4725 073 8677 468 - Sieya , kiley , OUPA, Micheal
4	Magents	Balito	SHOP 608 LEONORA DRIVE,DOLPHIN COAST,BALLITO,4399	061 521 7446 032 586 1467
1	WSA	Menlyn	MENLYN MALL ,LF41A CNR ATTERBURY ROAD & LOIS AVENUE,MENLO PARK,PRETORIA	Vicky - 078 816 1921 land line - 012 348 4766
6	BCWC	Rosebank	Shop GF08, The Zone, Rosebank mall, Oxford Street, Johannesburg	(011)268 1114
1	Magents	Canal Walk	Shop 08 , Century Blvd , Century City 7441	(021) 551 2533 JP CELL: 064 686 4026
2	Magents	Monte Casino	Shop 21 Montecasino, No1 Monticasino Bouelvard Fourways , 2191 Magents	(011) 465 6721 074 669 6310 073 804 4352 079 884 7607
3	Magents	Menlyn	MENLYN MALL , SHOP G190 CNR ATTERBURY ROAD & LOIS AVENUE,MENLO PARK,PRETORIA	(012) 348 4725 073 8677 468 - Sieya , kiley , OUPA, Micheal
4	Magents	Balito	SHOP 608 LEONORA DRIVE,DOLPHIN COAST,BALLITO,4399	061 521 7446 032 586 1467
1	WSA	Menlyn	MENLYN MALL ,LF41A CNR ATTERBURY ROAD & LOIS AVENUE,MENLO PARK,PRETORIA	Vicky - 078 816 1921 land line - 012 348 4766

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14th annual Sasol Race Day speeds off in Pretoria

14th annual Sasol Race Day speeds off in Pretoria