Put safety first

The event has always been a favoured highlight and has managed to over the years attract multitudes including local and international spectators. Car racing enthusiasts never want to miss out on this event for anything and most start preparing for it very early in the year.

Most people find camping spots in Jwaneng and nearby farms. While the event is usually without incident, this time around the needle has moved. Perhaps it can even be said that the worst has happened. Many spectators lost their cars to a fire that was allegedly caused by a vendor who was selling food at designated parking for spectators. Unconfirmed reports put the number of cars affected in the inferno at over 40. This is perhaps the worst incident since the desert race’s inception.