Table Mountain meets motorsport

Two days of classic beauty and modern brute force racing up one of Cape Town’s most scenic roads. Expect a neatly built temporary street course, fan zone, grandstand, hospitality lounge, and close-packed runs every ~30 seconds. This guide covers tickets, schedule, format, transport, road closures, route map pin, and pro tips—plus the little things that make your day smooth.
Official event site & news hub: https://speedclassic.capetown/

Table of Contents

• Feel the vibe
• At-a-Glance Overview
• Event Snapshot
• Tickets & Where to Watch
• How the Hillclimb Works (Classes & Flow)
• Weekend Schedule (by the hour)
• Getting There, Road Closures & Map Pin
• Course & Spectator Zones
• Who’s Racing: names to watch
• Pro Tips (Pack smart)
• Media Gallery (with credits)
• Official Links

Feel the vibe

Short features and pre-event clips have started rolling—here are two to set the scene:

Video credit: Speed Classic Cape Town (YouTube channel).

Video credit: eNCA / Justin Ford — feature piece.

At-a-Glance Overview

Table sources: official spectator/tickets/schedule pages on the event website.
Course note: 1.8 km appears on the spectator page; the Supplementary Regulations (SRs) state 2.1 km start-to-finish with ~150 m elevation—plan for either figure depending on final course setup.

Event Snapshot

After a six-decade break, competitive hillclimb racing returns to the City Bowl. Over 140–150 cars—from pre-war specials and ’60s legends to modern GT machines and single-seaters—will sprint uphill in timed runs against the clock, in front of the city skyline and Table Mountain.

Philip Kgosana Drive (formerly De Waal Drive) is the scenic M3 skirting Devil’s Peak—its curves and views are part of the folklore of Cape Town roads.

Tickets & Where to Watch

• General Access (standing): R200 (12+), R50 (6–12), U-6 free
• Grandstand (reserved seating): R1,200
• Pit access add-on: +R750 to GA or Grandstand (R950 GA+Pit; R1,950 Grandstand+Pit)
• VIP Hospitality Lounge: R4,500 pp/day (incl. premium food & open bar, pit-lane access, big screens)
• Buy tickets: Webtickets (official partner).

Streaming / broadcast: A dedicated public live-stream link hadn’t been posted at time of writing. The SRs confirm professional filming & broadcast rights are managed by the organiser; watch the event site and socials for updates. Recent TV pieces (e.g., eNCA’s trackside segment above) show strong media interest.

How the Hillclimb Works (Classes & Flow)

Time-trial format: Cars launch roughly every 30 seconds, chasing the fastest clean run up the mountain. Class champions are crowned before the final shoot-outs decide who leaves as King of the Mountain.

Saturday — Classic Cars (H1–H8):
Pre-1985/91/2001 road cars, pre-1978 racing saloons, and pre-1986 sports/GT & single-seaters (invitational).

Sunday — King of the Mountain:
- Road-going production cars (A1–A7: from turbo 4-cyl to hybrid/EV)
- Modified saloon cars (B1–B5)
- Single-seaters & sports prototypes (C1–C6)
Final hour features three shootouts: Road & Supercar, Modified Saloon, Single-Seater & Sports Car.

Class labels and flow are summarised from the Race Classes and Schedule pages.

Weekend Schedule (by the hour)

Subject to change on the day—check the live schedule before you go.

Sat 25 Oct — Classic Car Saturday

Sun 26 Oct — King of the Mountain Sunday

Source: official event schedule.

Getting There, Road Closures & Map Pin

Road closures (build, race & breakdown)

The organiser’s Residents’ Notice outlines rolling closures on Philip Kgosana Drive leading into race weekend, with full closures (both directions) Thu 23–Sun 26 Oct and limited overnight/outbound closures around those dates for build/breakdown. Always check the latest notice before you travel.

Image credit: Speed Classic Cape Town — Residents’ Notice.

Transport options

• MyCiTi bus: Routes 101 and 111 circulate Vredehoek ↔ Gardens ↔ Civic Centre; handy if you don’t want to drive into the closure zone. Check current timetables.
• Event parking & shuttles: The organiser notes free guest parking with shuttles for GA & Grandstand ticket-holders (parking/shuttle map will be posted on the traffic page).
• Rideshare: Use the Race Village / Public Entrance area for drop-off. (See route map below.)

Map pin (Race Village entrance)

Race Village: The Plantation, Peak Road / Philip Kgosana Drive, Vredehoek.

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Course & Spectator Zones

The start sits near the fan zone and grandstand; the finish is higher up the M3 with return-road access. General-access viewing areas line sections of the uphill. Hospitality overlooks mid-course.

Image credit: Speed Classic Cape Town — Official route map.

Good to know on the day - Cars launch frequently—walk the fan zone between runs to catch different angles.
- Respect marshal instructions; stay behind barriers and in marked areas (standard motorsport safety).
- Ear protection recommended for kids and for V8/straight-pipe machinery.

Who’s Racing: names to watch

A taste of the provisional entry (subject to change) across the two days: Jan Lammers (NED) in a Jaguar TWR XJS; Franco Scribante (Chevron B19 on Saturday); Paige Lindenberg (Shelby Super Snake Mustang); plus a mix of Porsche, Ferrari, Audi RS, Toyota GR, BMW M and prototype machinery.

See the provisional competitor list on the official site for the latest updates.

Pro Tips (Pack smart)

• Arrive early: Security + walking the village takes time. Target 45–60 min before your must-see session.
• Sun & wind: Cape Town can do both—bring SPF, hat, sunglasses, light windbreaker.
• Footwear: You’ll roam between vantage points—comfortable shoes beat fashion.
• Cashless ready: Food & drink vendors typically accept cards/mobile pay (queues move faster). Ticketing, pricing & hospitality are centralised via Webtickets.
• Mobility & family: Grandstand offers reserved seating; GA is on mixed surfaces; ear defenders for kids.
• Photography: Personal photos are fine, but commercial filming/broadcast rights sit with the organiser—respect signage and marshals.

Media Gallery (with credits)

Image credit: Speed Classic Cape Town — Official route map.

Image credit: Speed Classic Cape Town — Residents’ Notice (road closures).

Video credit: eNCA / Justin Ford.

Official Links

• Event Home (news, updates): https://speedclassic.capetown/
• Spectator Zone (tickets, prices, map): https://speedclassic.capetown/fan-zone/
• Weekend Schedule: https://speedclassic.capetown/fan-zone/event-schedule/
• Race Classes: https://speedclassic.capetown/driver-zone/race-classes/
• Provisional Competitor List: https://speedclassic.capetown/driver-zone/competitor-list/
• Traffic, Parking & Shuttles: https://speedclassic.capetown/traffic/ (incl. Residents’ Notice)
• Tickets (Webtickets): https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCategories.aspx?itemid=1569919706
• Hospitality brochure: https://speedclassic.capetown/speed-classic-cape-town-hospitality-lounge-1_compressed/
• MyCiTi 101/111 timetables: check current PDFs via the MyCiTi site.

Sources & further reading

• Official event posts & pages (schedule, pricing, route, traffic): https://speedclassic.capetown/
• CAR Magazine explainer (format / course note): search CARmag for “Speed Classic Cape Town”
• CapeTownEtc listing (dates, overview): https://www.capetownetc.com/
• EWN spotlight with Paige Lindenberg: https://ewn.co.za/
• Supplementary Regulations (SRs): linked from the official site’s Driver Zone.

Published 15 October 2025 · Written by Tina, assisted by AI, for fans of speed, cars and Cape Town.