Jonathan du Toit (Trans Africa Racing Honda Civic) had to fight hard for his overall win at the second round of the 2018 autObarn SuperHatch championship at Zwartkops on Saturday, 17 March. While du Toit didn’t have things all his own way in class A, Louis Scholtz (Car Care Clinic Honda Civic) had a far easier path to the class B win as did Almero van Eck (Nosler VW Polo) in class C.
A very wet qualifying saw du Toit completely dominate the session, taking the point on offer for the fastest time from Andre Dannhauser (Pro Auto Rubber/Jetstik Opel Corsa) and Brett Garland (autObarn/Total Honda Civic). Scholtz was quickest in class B, half a second ahead of Ishmael Baloyi (Trans Africa Racing Honda Civic) and Francis Aldrich (Peugeot 206). The class C brigade was led by Tony Hyams (Building Code Consultants Ford Fiesta). He was followed by Robert Stoltz (Jetstik/Episerve Opel Kadett) and Freddy Watkins (Top Lock/Pro Lock VW Polo).
By the time the first race started the rain had stopped falling and the track was largely dry with just a couple of wet patches to… Continue reading