Future Ones | Speed Classic Cape Town
Future Ones is "S'porting STEM Success" at the inaugural Speed Classic Cape Town, happening six decades after the 1962 Camps Bay Hillclimb. In what promises to be a spectacular shootout on 25 and 26 October 2025, motoring and motorsport fans will be treated to the speedy parade of classic cars on Saturday and the race for King (or Queen) of the (Table) Mountain on Sunday. The grid of competitors includes Jan Lammers, a former Formula One driver and Le Mans winner, along with a line up of experienced South African contenders.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Art principles (STEM and STEAM) underpin car and track design - this event will be a test of engineering excellence, risk management and precision teamwork, on track, along the track and at race control. The 1.8km route has been astutely prepared along the spectacular Philip Kgosana Drive, formely De Waal Drive, starting on the city side and turning around at the Walmer Estate end. Fans get to watch the revving action, from the general access areas, the reserved-seating grandstand, the VIP hospitality lounge and the fan zones. Route design, track safety and logistics have required meticulous planning by the organisers, in close collaboration with the City of Cape Town.
“There is nothing that has as much variety and is as accessible, where you will be that close to the track. Spectators will be only a few metres away from cars that could potentially reach an eye-watering 300km/h. You just do not get that in any other form of motorsport.”
- Garth Mackintosh, event co-founder.
Supported by Motorsport South Africa and the deeply rooted motoring community in the region, the Speed Classic Cape Town further boosts the investment case for short, sharp racing in the Western Cape, following the long-running Knysna Simola Hillclimb. Other major events hosted include the Cape Town e-prix (FIA, Formula E) in 2023 and the Cape Town WRX (FIA, World Rallycross) which has been hosted at Killarney International Raceway intermittently since 2017.
“We are proud to support the Speed Classic Cape Town and as a city we love to host world class events. I believe this race has the potential to grow into a real mainstay event in Cape Town and become a prestigious occasion that will bring visitors from around the world and showcase our city globally.”
- Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town.
Economic and environmental sustainability are key success factors to keep next generation motorsport fuelled responsibly. Event-specific Supplementary Regulations govern fair play for all competitors over race weekend. This is where STEM and STEAM professionals can play their part to help future-proof motorsport - Future Ones influences and enables just that, in motorsport and allied industries. Follow our blog for more insights as this event grows.
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Future Ones is a not-for-profit that fuels "Pupil-to-Pinnacle" success in motorsport and allied industries. Driven in partnership with QFinsoft, an Ansys channel partner in South Africa and S2L, a digital literacy initiative pioneered by Mobilearn Africa.