- Top quality grid building for South Africa’s first ever international 24hr race
- Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche set for GT3 battle
- Eagerly awaited MICHELIN 24H KYALAMI to take place over weekend 8/9/10 January
Gennep, Netherlands (2 November 2026): With more than two months still remaining until the inaugural Michelin 24H KYALAMI roars into life at the renowned South African track, Creventic is delighted to today reveal a very impressive early entry list of 36 cars for the hotly anticipated twice-round-the-clock race.
In the headline GT3 class 14 entries have so far been received, with Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche all represented. Among the teams confirmed are recently crowned Michelin 24H SERIES European Series Champions Saintéloc Junior Team while two homegrown squads, Into Africa Racing and MJR Motorsport, will proudly fly the flag for South Africa.
In GT3, Audi will be represented by three entries, Mercedes-AMG by two and Porsche by four. Saintéloc, Continental Racing by Simpson Motorsport and Vanderbijlpark-based MJR Motorsport will each campaign an Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVOs will be fielded by GetSpeed Racing, third-place finishers in the Michelin 24H SERIES European Series, and Viper 65 Racing Team, formerly known as Viper Niza Racing following a recent rebranding.
Car Collection Motorsport, Herberth Motorsport and Razoon – More Than Racing will each field a Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) EVO. They will be joined by Mühlner Motorsport, a familiar name in the 992 class, which will now also compete in GT3 with a Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) EVO. There will also be two Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 entries on the Kyalami grid, one for ARC Bratislava and the other for Vereeniging-based Into Africa Racing.
Century Motorsport is confirmed to race a BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Comtoyou Racing will contest an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 and the current GT3 entry is completed by a Baron Motorsport Ferrari 296 GT3.
Eight Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars are set to race in the 992 class, three of which will feature the 992 II evolution. The top two from the recently concluded Michelin 24H SERIES European Series will both debut the updated model, namely series champions Mühlner Motorsport and runner-up squad Red Camel-Jordans.nl. GP Racing Team will also enter a 992 II car.
The five remaining entries are all the 992 I variant, including a second car from Mühlner Motorsport. Seblajoux Racing will enter no fewer than three cars, one under the banner SHR ABSSA by Seblajoux Racing, while Chazel Technologie Course completes a highly competitive 992 field.
In the GTX class, which is very much a middle ground between GT4 and GT3, reigning Michelin 24H SERIES European Series class champions Vortex will run a pair of its Vortex 2.0 challengers. They will face competition from the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 of Leipert Motorsport, and a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992 I) entered by Speed Lover.
More local interest will come from Team Africa Le Mans in GT4, and the squad which is largely comprised of volunteers and promotes the STOP! Poaching wildlife initiative – which is primarily focused on the plight of the Pangolin – enters a pair of Ginetta G55 GT4 cars. Their competition will come from Circuit Toys, which will field two Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVOs.
Six cars are expected to compete in the TCE-TCX class, with SRS Team Sorg Rennsport set to field two Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (982) cars and CWS Engineering also mounting a two-pronged attack with a pair of Ginetta G56 racers. as Best Racing completes the present class entry with two cars, a Cupra TCR DSG and a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (982).
Not only will the Michelin 24H KYALAMI across the weekend 8/9/10 January be the inaugural staging of the race, it also marks Creventic’s maiden visit to the continent of Africa and the race will be the first international twice-round-the-clock encounter ever held within South Africa.
Located between the great cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is an outstanding anti-clockwise 4.52-kilometre FIA Grade 2 facility which is situated around 1,500 meters above sea level. Offering a fantastic technical challenge for drivers, teams, and the cars themselves, the circuit boasts a superb mix of blind crests, elevation changes and fast, flowing sections.
Tickets for the inaugural Michelin 24H KYALAMI are now on sale, with a variety of options available for spectators. Fan Village and Grandstand tickets provide access to the racing action and entertainment throughout the weekend, while additional experiences, including a Pit Walk and Grid Walk, offer fans the opportunity to get even closer to the cars and teams.
VIP hospitality packages are also available, offering an exclusive race weekend experience with premium viewing areas, all-inclusive catering and a range of additional benefits. These packages provide an ideal setting for businesses, sponsors and guests, as well as family and friends, to enjoy the historic event.
Full details of all ticket options, hospitality packages and available add-ons can be found at https://24hkyalami.howler.co.za/events/24-hours-of-kyalami-7697.
Prior to the race event itself, Creventic will also host three CR Track Days on Tuesday, 5 January, Wednesday, 6 January, and Thursday, 7 January. Registrations to race in the Michelin 24H KYALAMI are still being accepted – visit https://www.24hseries.com/register-now
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