Talha

Owning a workshop and racing yourself, does it get any better? Talha (Tolla) has the recipe just right, and his 2.0 8v Escort is a strong runner thanks to the addition of a turbo and some medical grade laughing gas. Being in the game for nigh on ten years means he has the skills to pilot his car properly, and it shows in his 10.7-second best E.T.

Luc Luchessi

What do you do when you’ve won a few go-karting championships and proven yourself in circuit racing? That’s right, you step it up a notch to drag racing with the big boys! Luc’s built himself a monster that’s hit the ten-second bracket already. His fastest time across the traps is 10.7 sec.  The chaps call him the Italian Stallion, not sure about the ladies though…

Ghateem Abrahams

Ghateem a.k.a Gatoe is the brains behind the yellow Escort. The man not only kicks ass in his workshop, he does so on the strip in the N/A classes. Gatle’s taken his 2.0 8v ride to the traps in 13.9-seconds. He will be switching to 16v superboss power soon. He’ll whip your ass in a serious manner, and then be your best friend afterwards.

Elton Scullard

The monster of an N/A car is aimed down the strip by Elton Scullard, and since it’s resurrection after a bit of a roll, it’s come back to cement it’s place among SA’s fastest N/A cars. His fastest time to date is a 11.4 sec. Elton’s a friendly chap, off the track. Line up next to him and you’re public enemy No.1 and in the line of fire.

Allie Brothers

The Allie Bros seems to be the ones to talk to when you want info on the Cape scene. Sirajjuddien is the younger chap and owner of the 1660 8v Ford lovingly known as Patches. Older boet Ash is the pilot because Sirajjuddien isn’t allowed to race at Killarney (long story!) and has taken the car to the traps in 14.00 seconds. The Allie Bros are quite the competitive team on and off the track.

Theo Knipe

This is the man you don’t wanna line up against. Together with Satish, he’s the most consistent chap out there, and his monster TS will probably dish out one times serious hiding on you. Ok, not probably, it will. Theo was the first one on the team back in the day, and he’ll be here forever. And if you don’t beat him on the strip, he’s big enough to take you out physically, pity he’s a big friendly softy though! Beware the Hitman, you’re in his sights!

Car: Opel Kadett TS
Motor: 2000cc 16V turbo
400m 10.70
Power: 335kW

Charel Van Biljon

Speed and Sound’s very own Purple Turtle did us proud at the Slide Masters event, and while driver Charel Van Biljon may not have finished on the podium, he left a lasting impression on all who attended. He fought tooth and nail for third spot up against David Nell in one of the most memorable battles ever seen. After a spin from both David and Charel left them with 10 points a piece, the crowd chanted ‘One more time!’. The third run left them with five points each and meant that they’d do yet another run, much to the crowds delight. A forced error saw Charel spin and hand over third spot to David but the run will be remembered for a very long time. Well done Charel!

Nissan S14 200SX
Nissan SR20DET
4th place – Slide Masters

Bruno Miranda

Bruno Miranda worked wonders at the recent Slide Masters: South African Drift Challenge held at The Rock. He took his RB25 powered Nissan 200SX through four rounds of eliminations and was pipped against the expert hand of Florin in the Firenza Nissan Skyline for the final. The crowed was in awe of his drifting skill and prowess, effortless slides with pin point precision. 
The final bout was an adrenaline charged tussle between the two drifters but Florin managed to keep his composure and force Bruno into making an uncharacteristic mistake. Well done to Bruno and his crew on their performance on the day.

Nissan S13 200SX
Nissan RB25DET
2nd place – Slide Masters

Adrian Venter

Adrian pilots the red Opel TS and no matter what one may try there’s no shaking this combo off the leaderboard. He always manages to sneak in there and ruffle some feathers, unassuming and unimposing is his tactic. Adrian’s TS is also extremely neat and hasn’t lost any of its streetcar appearance in the modifying process. He’s remained quick without resorting to the usual car abuse.

Car: Opel Kadett TS
Motor: 2000cc 16V turbo
400m: 11.2 speed. 209km/h
Power: 340kW

Satish Harrichand

Satish has been racing for a very long time and in 2004 he earned his spot in the SnS Drag Team. He has a ton of experience and knowledge and his dedication to the sport is never questioned. On the track he’s known as “The Hurricane,” but we also know him as “Mr Consistency.” He tends to treat the drag strip as an oval and on most days will cover more distance than anyone else. It’s his way of fine tuning and adapting the setup, something he does almost entirely on his own. Racers can improve their setups just by listening to this guy!

Car: Opel Kadett T Car
Motor: 2000cc 16V turbo
400m: 10.62 speed. 228km/h

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