BONUS – RUSTENBURG - The route for the Waterberg 400, the seventh and final round of the 2023 SA Rally-Raid Championship that takes place on 10 and 11 November in the Thabazimbi area, will include varying terrain challenging competitors in the final charge for the national titles, while it will keep spectators in awe of the capabilities of the competing crews in their powerful race vehicles.
It is the first time that a round of the SARRC will be hosted in this area of the country and not only will this new event be a level playing field for all, but it also provides the region with a major economic boost.
The Koedoeskop Laerskool situated on the R511 approximately 35 kilometres from the town of Northam, which boasts the world’s deepest platinum mine, will be the stage from where all the action will take place, and the destination is within easy reach of Tshwane and Gauteng, and enthusiasts can drive through for a day filled with exhilarating racing.
The Waterberg 400 will consist of the Pirelli Qualifying Race of 59 kilometres on Friday, 10 November followed by two loops of 178 kilometres on Saturday,11 November.
On Friday, the ceremonial start of the Waterberg 400 will be at Koedoeskop Laerskool from where teams will do a 15 kilometre liaison section towards Northam to the starting point of the Pirelli Qualifying Race. The last 41 kilometres of Saturday’s main loop will be used for the qualifier that gets underway at 12:30.
On Saturday, competitors will have to take on two loops of 178 kilometres each that will be split by a seven kilometre decontrol. The start/finish as well as the DSP will be at Koedoeskop Laerskool from where the race will start at 08:00.
