Sixteen-year-old Tyler Robinson is heading to East London this weekend for her second visit to the Eastern Cape in 2024. This trip comes after last month’s fourth round of the Astron Energy Polo Cup Championship, which occurred at the Aldo Scribante Raceway, Gqeberha.
With historical roots, the circuit, formerly known as the Prince George Circuit, underwent several redesigns over numerous decades and shortened from its original 24.461 km to become what we know today as the East London Grand Prix Circuit. Modified to meet Formula One regulations in 1959, the circuit was built into a seaside amphitheatre with a length of 3.920 km. It hosted three rounds of the South African Grand Prix in the 1960s before the race was moved to Kyalami. Home to South African Motorsport’s fastest bend (Potter’s Pass), the circuit will again be a hive of activity this weekend as spectators support the National Extreme Festival tour.
On the other hand, Tyler will be looking to continue her excellent form in recent rounds after a somewhat unfortunate start to her season that saw her score zero points in the opening Killarney round. Since then, she has been a regular top-eight finisher, including two top-five finishes. In 2023, she finished outside the top 10 as a rookie and will be keen to improve that performance this season.
“Last year’s visit to East London was completely different. Arriving at the circuit as a rookie, all you’ve heard in the lead-up to the week is how fast and dangerous Potter’s Pass is. While it remains fast and dangerous, I have the added experience and confidence to push the car throughout the entire lap this year. The car has been well-balanced and responsive the whole season, which has allowed me to make it to the Superpole Shootout several times now. So that will again be the aim on Friday, allowing me a chance at the podium on Saturday,” said Tyler.
Spectators can purchase tickets at the circuit entrance on Saturday, 27 July. Tickets are R100.00 per person, and children under 12 enter for free. The entire race day programme will also be broadcast live on https://extremefestival.co.za/live/ .
Tyler thanks AF Fans, Freem Racing, RKT Racing, Universal Racing, Apex Gaming and Motorsport Fanatix.
Published by: Motorsport Fanatix
Picture Caption: Tyler Robinson
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