Now this is as iconic as it gets for 70s South African motorsport

Now this is as iconic as it gets for 70s South African motorsport

Now this is as iconic as it gets for 70s South African motorsport!

Guy Tunmer leads the charge in the famous Team Gunston Lotus 72 (#6), with Dave Charlton’s Lucky Strike McLaren M23 (#1) tucked right onto his tail through the bend. You’ve even got the Lexington Chevron B25 of Roy Klomfass following closely behind. Ben van Rensburg caught this multi-car battle in stunning color, with the trackside banks packed full of fans soaking in the August Highveld sun.

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