The ‘Lormarins 1200, which was to have had its inaugural run in October has been put back to next year so that a number of exciting new elements can be incorporated – including the opening of exciting new facilities on the 'Lormarins estate as an improvement to the Kilarney Track day initially scheduled in the programme.
Rally Director, Chris Routledge said, “We have re-scheduled the start of this important new international event so that a number of new items can be incorporated into it. When we launched the event in April the response from car owners around the world was fantastic and we realised that the potential for the event was even greater than we had imagined.”
The ‘Lormarins 1200, which is the inspiration of Johann Rupert, Chairman of the Richemont Group of Companies, will not only visit his famous estate on the outskirts of Cape Town but also run on the new circuit which he is building.
The new dates for the five day rally are due to be October 2011 and more than 50 cars are expected to take part in the five day event which is sponsored by Rupert Wines and Dunhill. It will start and end at the Franschoek Motor Museum on the ‘Lormarins wine estate.
The first day will see participants driving through cape winelands, day two is a loop around the wine area; day three will see the cars traveling along the coast to Betty’s Bay and Gordon’s Bay; day four includes a race at the with demonstration runs and special VIP guests; day five will see the cars driving along the coastal route to Chapman’s Peak and then traveling over Hells Hoogte Pass before traveling to the Museum for a gala dinner and prize giving M/f…………………….(2)
In April Celebrities from the world of cars and sport gathered in London at the Home of Alfred Dunhill in Mayfair to witness in excess of £10 million worth of historic cars promoting The ‘Lormarins 1200. Present were His Excellency Dr. Zola Skweyiya, South African High Commissioner to London, and Ferrari Formula One World Champion Jody Scheckter.
The ‘Lormarins 1200 has been born of the passion for both historic motor cars and the Western Cape wine region, long fostered by Mr Johann Rupert. His many business interests have allowed him the basic framework from which to mount the event, which is unique in terms of the country of South Africa. It will afford enthusiasts of historic motoring the opportunity of taking part in the very first running of a meticulously planned, and sumptuously executed week of top-notch experiences.The event is designed to showcase the rich variety of South Africa’s world-renowned wine region, the breathtaking beauty of the Western Cape flora and fauna and the warmth and hospitality of its people.Chris Routledge added: “ By moving the event to next year we will be able to provide an even better experience for participants from around the world. We want this to be seen as one of the most important events on the International motoring calendar, like the Mille Miglia.”
The ‘Lormarins 1200 rally entrants are restricted to motor vehicles built between 1940 and 1970. It will be Uniquely South African, with an African flare!
