– SIX-TIME CHAMP ADLEM LOOKING TO CONQUER KYALAMI
Mackie Adlem returns to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this week for the opening championship round of the Mobil 1 V8 Supercars. Adlem, the six-time defending champion, will join fellow competitors as one of several supporting race categories to the Joburg Kyalami 9-Hour event.
Adlem, in his Jaguar XKR, will be the sole Adlem Auto Racing entrant for the prestigious event, hoping to take a double victory in contrast to the last Mobil 1 V8 Supercars outing at Kyalami (February 2022) that saw the first race cancelled on a Friday afternoon due to a heavy highveld thunderstorm. Overnight rain again threatened the running of the race. However, the race got underway with no further threat of rain. Adlem led the race before a brake issue would see him coast to a fifth-place finish and a fifth consecutive title.
“After a lengthy break, I am looking forward to a new season, both spiritually and on the track. Kyalami is a special place, and to have the opportunity to race there is a true blessing. In a somewhat dramatic final race for the 2021 championship, I was able to claim my fifth title at the circuit and celebrate with my family. It remains one of my favourite circuits, and I cannot wait for Thursday morning,” said Adlem.
PRACTICE, QUALIFYING & RACE PROGRAMME
• Thursday, 23 February – Practice 1 – 09:50
• Thursday, 23 February – Practice 2 – 17:35
• Friday, 24 February – Qualifying – 09:15
• Friday, 24 February – Race 1 – 14:20
• Saturday, 25 February – Race 2 – 09:00
The event promoter will make online and television broadcast information available closer to the weekend.
Published by: Motorsport Fanatix – Raymond Cornwell
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