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Next event: Simola Hillclimb | 29 April - 2 May 2027 💥 See you there! Newsletter Sign Up: https://bit.ly/3OuHZsO
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26/10/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚! 🇳🇴🔥🏁

And they are bringing some serious machinery to The Hill!

Joining us from the final hillclimb event of the European season, Karl and Kristian have a message for South African motorsport fans: 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳! 🇿🇦

Even better? They are looking forward to meeting the fans, showing off their cars and sharing their passion for motorsport.

We cannot wait to welcome them to Knysna!

👀 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘? Give and .pettersen.52 a follow to keep up with their preparations!

🎟️ 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘!
📅 29 April – 2 May 2027
🔗 www.simolahillclimb.com

02/10/2026

𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗡𝗬𝗦𝗡𝗔! 🌍 🏁

We love seeing the Simola Hillclimb mentioned alongside some of the world's most iconic hillclimb events!

Thanks for the recognition, Double Apex 🇿🇦

Forget warm-up laps and drafting. Hillclimbs are brutal uphill sprints where drivers commit everything, trusting their skill and car before the course bites back.

01/10/2026

𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 #𝟭 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗛𝗣 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬! 🇳🇴🔥

The 2027 Simola Hillclimb has its first Intent to Enter, and it is an international one!

Norway's Kristian Pettersen is planning to make the trip to South Africa with his formidable machine, the Dementor! 🏎️💨

With a race-ready weight of under 850 kg and the potential to produce over 1,000 horsepower, this is one car we are looking forward to seeing on The Hill!

🏁 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!
Think you have what it takes to tackle the 1.9 km course? Submit your Intent to Enter at www.simolahillclimb.com.

📅 29 April – 2 May 2027

01/10/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝗪𝐀𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄! 🏁⁣
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The sound of engines at the Start Line. The chance to get up close to incredible cars in The Pits. Thousands of spectators lining The Hill.⁣
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From the classics on Friday to the King of the Hill shootouts over the weekend, there is plenty to look forward to at the 17th Simola Hillclimb.⁣
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🎟️ Tier 1 tickets are now available, with limited allocations at opening prices.⁣
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Choose your experience: General Entry, Pit Access, Grandstand Seating, ticket bundles or VIP Hospitality.⁣
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📅 29 April – 2 May 2027⁣
📍 Knysna, Garden Route⁣
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𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞.⁣⁣
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🔗 https://knysnaspeedfestival.howler.co.za/simolahillclimb2027
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01/10/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆. 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘?⁣
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Competitor applications for the 2027 Simola Hillclimb are officially OPEN!⁣
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A 1.9 km course, a field of extraordinary machinery and the opportunity to compete at the world’s fastest hillclimb.⁣
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Whether you are chasing a new personal best, returning for another shot at King of the Hill or preparing for your first Classic Car Friday, the road to 2027 starts here.⁣
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📅 29 April – 2 May 2027 | Knysna, South Africa⁣
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🏁 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://www.speedfestival.co.za/competitors/regulations/
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26/09/2026

𝗪𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊! 🏎️💨⁣
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The Simola Hillclimb team is at Killarney International Raceway today for the 🏁⁣
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There is some awesome machinery taking on the Time Attack, with plenty of action happening on and off the track including drift exhibitions, passenger experiences, pit walks and plenty more! There is lots to see and do.⁣ 🔥
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If you are at Killarney today, come find us and say hi! 👋⁣
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📍 Killarney International Raceway⁣
📅 Saturday, 26 September 2026⁣
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19/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋⁣
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We are saddened by the passing of Marcel Angel.⁣
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A seasoned Simola Hillclimb competitor and valued member of the South African motorsport community, Marcel was a familiar face on The Hill and will be missed by those who knew and raced alongside him.⁣
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Our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends, team and fellow competitors.⁣
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Rest in peace, Marcel.

17/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄, 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝗪𝐎𝐋𝐊⁣
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Robert Wolk.⁣
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Robbie was a fierce competitor, a multiple South African champion and a familiar face on the Hill. His talent behind the wheel was undeniable, and in 2026 he once again proved just how formidable he was, claiming the King of the Hill title.⁣
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His loss will be deeply felt throughout the wider South African motorsport community.⁣
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Our heartfelt condolences go to Robbie's family, friends, team and all those who knew and raced alongside him.⁣
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𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐞 🏁❤️

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

Address

Old Cape Road
Knysna
6571

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 17:00

Telephone

+27443827500

Website

http://www.speedfestival.co.za/

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