Cape Motorsport Festival Brings Full Weekend of Action to Killarney
Motorsport fans in the Western Cape are set for a packed weekend as Killarney International Raceway hosts the Cape Motorsport Festival across Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December 2025. The festival combines endurance racing, motorcycle competition, spinning displays, sprint races, and family entertainment into one of the most comprehensive motorsport weekends of the year.
Hosted at South Africa’s oldest motorsport venue, the event transforms Killarney into a full motorsport carnival, with action spread across the main circuit, karting circuit, spinning pitch, paddock areas, and clubhouse throughout the weekend.
Cape Motorsport Festival overview
The Cape Motorsport Festival is headlined by the Cape International Six-Hour Endurance Race, which takes place on Sunday 14 December 2025. However, the festival atmosphere begins on Saturday 13 December, with supporting events, preparations, and entertainment building towards Sunday’s main programme.
The weekend brings together multiple disciplines under a single ticket, offering spectators the opportunity to experience circuit racing, motorcycle endurance, spinning, sprint races, car club parades, and live entertainment in one location.
Cape International Six-Hour Endurance Race on Sunday 14 December
The highlight of the weekend is the Cape International Six-Hour Endurance Race, running on Sunday 14 December 2025 from 11:00 to 18:30 on the main circuit.
The event consists of two separate three-hour races, with combined laps and times used to determine the final results. The format rewards consistency, teamwork, and mechanical reliability rather than outright speed alone.
An international field adds significant prestige, with confirmed drivers including Jan Lammers, Emanuele Pirro, Jeroen Bleekemolen, and Juan Manuel Fangio II. Supporting races throughout the day include Kaltron Formula Supercars, Kaltron Fine Cars, and Laude Classic Cars, ensuring continuous on-track action.
Spectators will also have access to a grid walk at 10:35, allowing fans to see the endurance cars and drivers up close before the race begins.
Livingstone Baths Eight-Hour Motorcycle Endurance Race
Motorcycle fans will be drawn to the Livingstone Baths Eight-Hour Motorcycle Endurance Race, held on the Killarney Karting Circuit on Sunday 14 December 2025, running from 10:00 to 18:00.
Now in its 43rd year, the event is known for pushing both riders and machines to their limits. Teams are expected to complete hundreds of laps, with frequent pit stops, repairs, and rider changes forming part of the challenge. The race has built a reputation for drama, resilience, and ingenuity, making it one of the most demanding motorcycle endurance events in the country.
Spin Outlaws at the Castrol Spinning Pitch
Adding a distinctly South African flavour to the festival, Spin Outlaws will take over the Castrol Spinning Pitch on Sunday 14 December 2025, from 09:00 to 17:00.
Spinning originated in the 1980s as an outlaw motorsport and has since grown into a major crowd attraction. Drivers perform extreme manoeuvres in tightly controlled spaces, often exiting their vehicles or climbing onto roofs while tyres spin continuously. The discipline’s raw energy and unpredictable nature make it one of the most visually striking elements of the festival.
Off-track entertainment and family activities
Beyond the racing, the Cape Motorsport Festival places strong emphasis on family-friendly entertainment throughout Sunday 14 December 2025.
The clubhouse and surrounding areas will host live music performances, food stalls, beer gardens, and shaded seating. Children’s entertainment includes face painting, balloon shaping, magic shows, and a snake show, all included as part of the general event experience.
Additional attractions include stunt performances, exotic and classic car displays, paddock access, parade laps, and spectator viewing zones positioned around the circuit and pits.
Tickets, access, and event timing
Gates open early on Sunday 14 December 2025, with on-track and off-track activities running from 09:00 through to 18:30. You can download and check the full 2025 Cape Motorsport Festival programme here!
General admission tickets are available both online and at the gate, with reduced pricing for children and free entry for those under 12. A premium hospitality option is also available, offering enhanced viewing areas, meals, and live timing for spectators seeking a more exclusive experience.
A full weekend celebration of motorsport
With endurance racing, motorcycle competition, spinning, sprint races, and live entertainment taking place across 13 and 14 December 2025, the Cape Motorsport Festival stands out as one of the most diverse motorsport events on the South African calendar.
For racing fans, families, and visitors to Cape Town, the weekend at Killarney International Raceway offers a rare opportunity to experience multiple motorsport disciplines in one venue, supported by a festive summer atmosphere that extends well beyond the racetrack.
