MOTORING NEWS - Motoring and motorsport enthusiasts can secure their place to watch the spectacular 2018 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb with online ticket sales now officially open.
The event, which takes place in Knysna from 4 to 6 May is widely regarded as South Africa's premier annual motoring and motorsport lifestyle event – and rightly so, with the privilege of witnessing some of the best cars and drivers in action over three exhilarating days.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.jaguarsimolahillclimb.com. The extremely popular Pit Access tickets – which get fans close-up and personal with the cars and drivers – are limited to 400 people per day, so it is advisable to buy them soon before they are all snapped up.
For the VIP treatment, the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb offers an enticing range of hospitality packages that get you close to the action with magnificent views of the route, combined with tantalising food and drinks.
With a limit of 250 guests per day, the Le Mans VIP Lounge Package includes a welcome drink on arrival, VIP parking and shuttle service, entrance to the event, all-day access to the pits, private viewing deck and a free programme. Guests are treated to morning and afternoon snacks along with lunch, unlimited tea, coffee, beer, wine, water and soft drinks throughout the day.
This year the organisers are introducing The Piston Club, a relaxed and casual venue that offers an elevated vantage point to watch the exciting action as it unfolds.
Located above the high-speed 'Esses' near the top of the course, it is one of the Hillclimb's most popular spectator points and is renowned for producing plenty thrills and spills as the drivers push the limits.
Limited to just 100 guests per day, the package includes entrance to the event, parking close to the facility, all-day pit access, a free programme, a light lunch including dessert, along with hot and cold beverages.
Full details of the ticket prices and hospitality packages are available on the website: www.jaguarsimolahillclimb.com.
Innovative cashless system
The 2018 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb will be introducing an innovative new cashless system, with visitors using the Access wristband to transact within the entire event. From merchandise to food and beverages, all purchases will be available at the tap of the wrist.
Visitors and participants will be able to pre-load their cashless event account with credits online via a credit card or EFT payment, and then collect the wristband at the entrance and have it seamlessly paired to their account.
Top-ups can easily be done via a mobile phone during the event, or with cash or a credit card at one of the Get Loaded stations located at the Hillclimb. Left-over funds can be automatically cashed out 48 to 72 hours after the event.
For more information on the event visit: www.jaguarsimolahillclimb.com
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