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This year’s edition welcomed 107 exhibitors and 32,441 visitors—a 12% increase compared to 2024. Over the course of three exhilarating days, visitors from 19 countries and 272 cities and towns came together to celebrate their passion for mobility. With more than 10,000 test drives taking place on the track, the event once again proved to be an unmatched platform for both experience and exchange.
The Zones: Motion, Innovation & Flavor
Visitors were ushered through four distinct zones, each crafted for a singular thrill:
- Green Zone – The Hub: This energetic heart of the festival hosted the Galleria and a Premium Hospitality Suite, along with OEM Track Drives that allowed attendees to experience the power of cutting edge models on the Kyalami track. The zone also featured highly anticipated demonstrations, including Formula 1 demo laps.
- Blue Zone – 4×4 Adventure: The off road course offered attendees the chance to tackle rugged terrains firsthand. With instructors guiding the action, participants tested the mettle of robust 4×4 vehicles in a hands-on, adrenaline driven environment.
- Yellow Zone – Handling & High Octane Action: Here, the focus was on precision and speed. Attendees could test drive vehicles on a handling track, participate in karting, or even jump into drifting sessions for an adrenaline surge. The upper pits came alive with OEM exhibits and high performance motorcycle action, including the Sunbet ZX10 Masters Cup.
- Red Zone – Food & Entertainment: A sensory delight, this zone blended culinary crowds pleasers—from gourmet tastes to street food favorites—with vibrant entertainment, creating a family friendly space full of energy.
Track Experiences: Thrill at Every Turn
Besonders begeisterte die Besucher mit professionellen Fahrern am Steuer eine Runde um die Rennstrecke zu drehen. Festivalbesucher konnten Folgendes buchen:
- BMW M3 Hot-Lap-Erlebnisse: Ein Hochgeschwindigkeits-Nervenkitzel für bis zu drei Passagiere.
- BMW M2 Racing Car Hot Laps: Entwickelt für puren Rennwagen-Nervenkitzel rund um Kyalami.
Darüber hinaus bot das Festival kostenlose Fahrten mit verschiedenen Automarken auf der Rennstrecke von Kyalami an – je nach Verfügbarkeit. Eine „Selbstfahr”-Option auf der Handling-Strecke bot den Besuchern auch die Möglichkeit, selbst ans Steuer zu gehen – ein gültiger Führerschein und Alkoholtest waren dafür erforderlich.
From high-speed track thrills to immersive exhibits and culinary delights, the 2025 Festival of Motoring delivered a full-throttle experience. Whether you craved the roar of supercars on track, the rugged challenge of off-road driving, or a vibrant family outing with food and entertainment, the event delivered across all fronts.
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Festival of Motoring
