Speed Classic Cape Town 2025 marks the triumphant return of hillclimb racing to the Mother City, bringing high-octane excitement to Philip Kgosana Drive. When the roar of 150 engines fades into silence and Philip Kgosana Drive reopens for the Monday morning commute on 27 October, the impact of this weekend’s hillclimb action will continue resonating across Cape Town.
Speed Classic Cape Town 2025 Takes Over Philip Kgosana Drive
Speed Classic Cape Town takes over Philip Kgosana Drive on Saturday, 25 October, and Sunday, 26 October, marking the return of hillclimb racing to the Mother City. Initially, Saturday’s Classic Car showcase will feature a range of historic vehicles competing in a celebration of timeless engineering. Subsequently, on Sunday, attention shifts to the King of the Mountain showdown, where modern supercars and speed machines will compete to achieve the fastest time on the challenging 1.8km course.
City of Cape Town Backs Speed Classic Cape Town 2025
The City of Cape Town backs this exciting motorsport event, while Motorsport South Africa provides official endorsement. Consequently, the event promises to deliver far-reaching benefits that extend well beyond the weekend festivities. Furthermore, it will raise Cape Town’s motorsport profile, while simultaneously adding a high-profile fixture to the City’s bumper events calendar and injecting valuable revenue into the local economy.
Over 100 Drivers Join
More than 100 drivers will compete across the two days of racing, while organisers expect around 10,000 spectators to attend. Additionally, mechanics, support crews and local food vendors will bring extra energy and flavour to the weekend, creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the event.
Economic Impact
Alderman JP Smith, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, emphasises the significant economic impact of motorsport on the local economy.
“This event has been in development for some time, and we are thrilled it approaches realisation. Cape Town maintains a proud, long-standing motorsport culture, and the City consistently supports initiatives that ensure this culture continues to thrive by creating platforms that encourage its growth. The event adds to a thriving motorsport ecosystem that already generates around R350-million annually while supporting a wide-reaching industry and thousands of jobs in manufacturing, trading, servicing, repairs, parts and accessories.”
~ Alderman JP Smith, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security
Proven Motorsport Success in the Western Cape
The economic impact of motorsport in the Western Cape demonstrates impressive results through documented success stories. For instance, the Cape Town E-Prix in 2023 generated more than R1-billion in economic activity and secured nearly R70-million in global media value.
Additionally, the annual Simola Hillclimb in Knysna generated R52-million in visitor spend in 2025. Furthermore, hotels and guesthouses reported significantly higher occupancy rates in the lead-up to and during the event, underlining the substantial value motorsport brings to local businesses.
Notably, the City of Cape Town hosts over 1,200 events annually, which contribute nearly R4-billion to the economy and create job opportunities for its residents.
Future Vision for Speed Classic Cape Town
Event Director Garth Mackintosh outlines the long-term vision for Speed Classic Cape Town:
“Our long-term goal involves establishing Speed Classic Cape Town as an annual fixture on Cape Town’s events calendar at the end of October as the City starts to usher in its summer season events. We want this event to grow in size and stature in years to come, increase our international competitor base, cement ourselves in the collective consciousness of the international motoring fraternity, and play our part in the City’s growth through our own economic impact on tourism, job creation and skills development.”
~ Garth Mackintosh, Speed Classic Cape Town Event Director
International Appeal of Speed Classic Cape Town 2025
Approximately 50% of the event’s competitor base travels from outside of Cape Town, while international drivers journey from Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands, demonstrating the global appeal of this prestigious hillclimb event.
Get Your Tickets
Ready to experience the thrill of Speed Classic Cape Town 2025? You can secure your tickets now and witness the return of hillclimb racing to Cape Town. This exciting weekend, as always, promises classic car elegance and modern supercar speed in one spectacular event.
Speed Classic Cape Town tickets are now available via Webtickets. Visit www.speedclassic.capetown for more information.
Event Details
- Name: Speed Classic Cape Town 2025
- Dates: 25–26 October 2025
- Venue: Philip Kgosana Drive, Gardens, Cape Town
- Distance: 1.8km from Start to Finish | Elevation Gain: 150.1m
More Information:
- Email: info@speedclassic.capetown
- Website: www.speedclassic.capetown
- TikTok: @speedclassic.capetown
- X: @speedclassic_ct
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