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The third round of the National Extreme Festival saw the drivers return to Zwartkops Raceway at the end of May. The cooler weather and ever-present threat of late-season rain meant that the drivers would have to stay on their toes.

12 Jun 2023 · 13:59Automotive News2 min read

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The late weekend of May saw the field return to Zwartkops Raceway for the second round of the National Extreme Festival and the third round of the GR Cup. All the drivers were a little more confident in the car and they were all chomping at the bit to secure a podium finish. Find out how our own Chad Lückhoff fared as he takes you behind the scenes and into the mind of a rookie racing driver.

The fourth round of the Toyota GR Cup takes place on 17 June at the Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. For those unable to make the event in person, be sure to check our social media for the live stream link closer to the race day.

Written by Chad Lückhoff

With over 18 years of motorsport commentary and a passion for 90s Japanese Sports Cars, Chad Lückhoff is happiest when surrounded by drift cars and smoking tyres. His experience as the Technical Editor of the country’s top tuning magazine means that it’s the nuts and bolts of motoring that tickles his fancy. As comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it, he’ll take you behind the wheel with his video reviews, written recounts, and invoking photography. One of the first to join the AutoTrader fray, Chad has been living his passion at AutoTrader for over 7-years.Read more

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