DRAG RACING in South Africa

While Kawasaki dominates the SBS, Suzuki dominates the SB Class.

putting the pedal to the metal.

Winter Nationals at Tarlton Raceway

and away they go...

Wayne Heasman laying down the gauntlet... The man is faaast.

Brad Annasis warming the rear trye of the CIT Busa.

Aptly named "Devastation".

moment of contact... got showered with grit and rubber.

Very nice 1934 Ford, with plenty go!

and the stars of the show... the Jet Cars, WOW!

6.65 seconds... whew! And 415kph. attained by Sir Mick Van Rensburg in his Jet Car.

Check out the short stopping distance, not only do they go fast, they have to stop fast too.

Photos by Kenn Slater.