Speed in a Suit - around Kyalami in a Fiat Doblo!

By Colin Windell

 

The annual Speed in a Suit competition, brainchild of the CEO of the SA Express Parcel Association (SAEPA), Garry Marshall, is designed as an opportunity for the competitors to better understand what is required of their drivers when making deliveries.

The winner of this year’s challenge was Steven Saffy with Mark Scott and Eddie Vosloo coming in second and third respectively.

In all, 18 drivers competed in a race around the short circuit track at Kyalami in a Fiat Doblo to see who could achieve the time closest to the benchmark as set by MasterDrive. Cartrack, the telematics sponsor, was there to monitor harsh braking and cornering which also affected the final score. The event is specifically designed for guests to show off their driving skills in by achieving the quickest and safest amount of time in a vehicle while using the least amount of fuel.

The managing director of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says each driver was committed to not only achieving the fastest lap time but driving safely as well.

“There were no incidents, which is impressive, considering each driver only had a single lap to perfect their efforts. 

“The enthusiasm, that each participant and facilitator put into the event did not go unnoticed. With the time demands and pressure each of us faces in our daily lives, taking a moment from your limited time to participate, is difficult. Despite this, this is exactly what everyone did and all involved were well rewarded for their efforts. Congratulations to the top three,” says Herbert.

A first for this year’s competition was a recording of the event. For those who could not watch the competition at the track held during the recent TruckX show, Cartrack had a large screen displaying footage from two camera video systems inside the venue. Live Vision camera footage was streamed from the Fiat on the Cartrack exhibition stand, providing a practical and live demonstration of the product.

“We look forward to the event next year and an opportunity to continue making it even better,” says Herbert.