The City of Cape Town pledged to support the Speed Classic at a media launch on Table Mountain. Excitement is ramping up for the first hill climb taking place in over 60 years, with less than seven weeks to go before the Speed Classic Cape Town.
Reportedly, the Speed Classic Cape Town will transform Philip Kgosana Drive into a 1.8 km stretch of pure motorsport adrenaline. Also, twisting climb with 150 meters of elevation will be observed for over two days, next month.
Speed Classic will be set against the iconic backdrop of Table Mountain. The motorsport festival will see showcase of over 140 historic cars, along with racing cars and supercars take on the sloping route on one of the historic roads of Cape Town.
The Speed Classic Cape Town event is going to be the first hill climb, after the 1962 event, held in the Mother City. The event is inspired by the world-renowned spectacles such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed of UK and the American Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
City of Cape Town is backing the Speed Classic Cape Town. Through its support it will provide logistical and safety support to the event.
Considering this, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that the Speed Classic Cape Town is going to be one of the most thrilling motorsports events ever staged in the city. Capetonians will gather for two days of unmatched entertainment and excitement.
Lewis also said that when they combine the exhilaration of the various classes of hill-climb cars, the unmatched passion of motorsport fans in Cape Town increases. It is one of the most iconic and recognisable backdrops in the whole world, which gives the incredible result.
Mayor said that they are proud to support the Speed Classic Cape Town and hope to see Capetonians in huge number for the first hill climb race of the city in over six decades.
Speed Classic Cape Town is taking place on Oct 25 and 26, 2025. For now, City of Cape Town in collaboration with the event organiser, Events Permit Office is finalising the permit for the event.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith said that this event has been working continuously for some time, and they are thrilled that it is close to realisation.
Cape Town has a proud, long-standing motorsport culture, and the city is always keen to support. It ensures that this culture continues to thrive by creating platforms that encourage its growth.
Smith said that Speed Classic Cape Town is an addition 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.
The Events Coordinating Committee is working with the event organiser for months to ensure all the necessary plans and logistical arrangements are in place for a successful inaugural event.