At The Current, we’re always seeking new ways to connect, explore, and tell stories that blend lifestyle, culture, and experience.
In August, while helping my sister with her F1 Miami accreditation, I stumbled upon Speed Classics Cape Town, described as an unparalleled fusion of speed, skill, and spectacle. Immediately intrigued, I applied for media accreditation. The concept of a two-day motorsport lifestyle event at the foot of Table Mountain felt too exciting to miss.
Once the application was in, I called one of my closest friends, Noluthando Mkhize, someone I met a few years ago while working in broadcast media. We instantly clicked back then and reunited this year in Cape Town. Knowing her professionalism and love for storytelling, I trusted her completely to represent The Current at the event. And trust me, she did not disappoint.
The rest of this feature captures Speed Classics Cape Town 2025 through Noluthando’s eyes, from the roar of the engines to the heart of the crowd.
Day One: Classic Cars Take Over the Mountain
The slopes of Table Mountain thundered to life as nearly 70 classic cars powered up a closed-off Philip Kgosana Drive for the inaugural Speed Classic Cape Town Hillclimb. From single-seaters steeped in racing history to modified road cars, motorsport fans witnessed an unforgettable display of craftsmanship and power.
Cars reached top speeds of up to 220 km/h, with Charles Arton in his 1979 March 79A setting a winning time of 40.143 seconds to claim the inaugural Classic Champion title.
“Beyond expectations is the simple answer for today. This is going to be a great event, and I’m extremely proud to be the first Classic Champion at Speed Classic Cape Town,” said Arton. “When you drive in an event like this, there’s a lot of pressure, so when you finally win, it’s pure joy.”
Franco Scribante, driving a Chevron B19, followed closely with 40.362 seconds, while James Temple rounded off the podium with 43.245 seconds in his Shelby Daytona Coupe.
Event Director Garth Mackintosh called it a day of “motorsport jewellery on track,” praising the turnout and energy:
“It’s rare to see such beautiful cars performing in real time and with Table Mountain watching over us, it was simply spectacular.”
Thousands of fans filled the race village and grandstands, as Cape Town weather, temperamental as ever, smiled just long enough to let the magic happen.
Day Two: The Kings of the Mountain
By Sunday, Philip Kgosana Drive once again echoed with the roars of modern Ferraris, McLarens, Lamborghinis, and high-powered saloon cars, some boasting over 1,000 horsepower.
After a day of fierce competition that saw cars reach nearly 240 km/h, Franco Scribante claimed redemption, taking home the King of the Mountain crown in his 2018 Nissan GTR R35 with a time of 35.260 seconds, just 0.599 seconds ahead of Reghard Roets, also driving a Nissan GTR R35. Dawie Joubert, in his Lotus Exige, rounded off the top three.
“It was a really great day for us,” said Scribante. “We were nowhere in the Class Finals, so I knew we’d have to dig deep. It all came together for the final run, I can’t wait to be back next year.”
Race Director Enzo Kuun described the 1.8 km course as “one of the most scenic tracks in the world”, with Table Mountain to the right, the Atlantic Ocean to the left, and Lion’s Head behind, an iconic Cape Town trifecta.
With 15,000 spectators attending in person and nearly 180,000 tuning in via livestream, Speed Classics has clearly positioned itself as South Africa’s newest motorsport must-attend.
“To see our vision come to life has been extremely satisfying,” said Mackintosh. “This is only the beginning, from here, we can only grow stronger.”
📊 Full results: Speed Classics Cape Town Results
🎥 Watch the full replay: Classic Car Saturday & King of the Mountain
Noluthando’s Take: Speed, Soul, and the Spirit of Cape Town
From the media zone to the race village, Noluthando’s reflection captured the essence of the weekend:
“Cape Town weather played games on day one, drizzle, wind, then blazing sun. But by Sunday, it was perfect. The organizers pulled off something truly special. The transformation of a familiar road into a racetrack gave us new memories in a space we all know.”
She described the event as “beautiful, inclusive, and family-oriented.”
From parents sharing podium moments with their kids to the crowd cheering for every local racer, the atmosphere was pure celebration.
“One dad came second, and his little boy ran to first place on the podium, the crowd went wild. It’s those small moments that show this event wasn’t just about cars. It was about people.”
A Celebration of Motion and Community:
Speed Classics Cape Town delivered more than adrenaline, it gave South Africa a new cultural moment, one that merges heritage, innovation, and community.
Whether you were there in the crowd or watching the livestream, you couldn’t help but feel proud. At The Current, we’re excited to see what’s next, and to keep telling the stories that move us forward.
Here’s to more power, precision, and people coming together under Cape Town’s open sky.