Mystery at Kyalami

Mystery at Kyalami

Mystery at Kyalami: Can You Help Us ID This Moment?

We’ve recently added this intense action shot to our collection, but we need your help to complete the story. Captured at Kyalami in 1980, this photograph shows a fierce moment where the limits of the track were pushed just a bit too far.

We know it’s not the famous Dave Charlton incident, but the driver and car remain a mystery. Was it a practice session mishap or a race-day retirement? If you recognize this car or remember the day this happened, drop a comment below!

View the full mystery print at motoprint.co.za.
Back to blog

Blog posts

View all
  • Surtees and the policeman

    Surtees and the policeman

    Trouble at Kyalami during the 1973 fuel crisis between Big John and the polisieman with his stick. Search for photos of Mass and Pace testing in that week; they’re in the 1973 Kyalami...

    Surtees and the policeman

    Trouble at Kyalami during the 1973 fuel crisis between Big John and the polisieman with his stick. Search for photos of Mass and Pace testing in that week; they’re in the 1973 Kyalami...

  • Rallying in Style By David Pearson

    Rallying in Style By David Pearson

    In his message to competitors and rally followers in the programme, Francis Tucker of the organising SCC warned that this rally would be “the most demanding South African event that...

    Rallying in Style By David Pearson

    In his message to competitors and rally followers in the programme, Francis Tucker of the organising SCC warned that this rally would be “the most demanding South African event that...

  • Down memory lane: 1999 Phakisa

    Down memory lane: 1999 Phakisa

    Some lesser-known motorcycle riders at Phakisa, Welkom, 1999.

    Down memory lane: 1999 Phakisa

    Some lesser-known motorcycle riders at Phakisa, Welkom, 1999.

1 3
View all