Joseph Quagraine wins the "African Adventure Race" in Johannesburg

 

The African Adventure Race at Avion Raceway in Johannesburg South Africa was held this past week end. There was a record turnout with about 65 racers turning up for this sunny week end on the track. It was a two day event, with qualifying on Saturday, and the Finals on Sunday. The track was quite tricky, due to the different grip conditions with high grip, and dusty loose sections, all put together as a random mix.
 

 
In qualifying JQ managed to TQ over the surprise of the race, 16 year old Jose Goncalves. He had recently bought a White Edition and was clearly comfortable with THECar! In South Africa there are no bump ups for some reason, so the top 10 after Qualifying formed the A Main. It was a 60 minute grueling race, that saw JQ win, with new JQ Team Driver Miguel Haasbroek finishing about 15 seconds back in 2nd place. Third place went to Justin Biljon with his Mugen.
  
 
 
After the main was over, there was a 10 minute Dash for Cash race. The grid was set in reverse order, so some crazyness was guaranteed. Miguel got a great start and was in the lead after the first lap. Warren van der Merve was battling with him for the first spot in 2nd, and JQ was mid pack. After the race settled down, Miguel had a big lead over JQ who had driven up to 2nd. Then disaster struck for Miguel as he crashed and lost all of his lead. The last few minutes Miguel and JQ battled for the win, with JQ getting by on the last lap, only to lose it again in the next to last corner! For the final corner JQ tried carrying speed and cutting to the inside, but Miguel blocked it and the cars came together. JQ waited for Miguel to be marshalled and Miguel crossed the line 2000 rand richer. JQ 2nd, Warren 3rd.
 
JQ says, "This was the highest level race I have attended in South Africa so far, with the top 6 or so drivers finishing without problems. The main final was a great race, and good fun with the huge back jump and challenging conditions. I would like to say thank you to everyone who made this JQ Africa Tour possible, Thomas Schmuck and his family, Allan and Anina Dyer, Justin and Lindy Biljon, and all the JQ racers in SA! Thank you, and see you next time!"

 

Photos provided by JQ Products, courtesy of NeoBuggy.net.

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