{"id":6917,"date":"2026-08-23T10:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=190191"},"modified":"2026-08-23T10:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:54:21","slug":"the-cape-1000-roars-back-south-africas-most-beautiful-drive-returns-in-march-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/the-cape-1000-roars-back-south-africas-most-beautiful-drive-returns-in-march-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cape 1000 Roars Back: South Africa\u2019s Most Beautiful Drive Returns in March 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The sixth edition of The Cape 1000, South Africa\u2019s most breathtaking and thrilling grand touring regularity rally, proudly brought to you by Private Clients by Old Mutual, is set to return from <strong>20 to 25 March 2027<\/strong>. Building on the success of its first five editions, the event continues to evolve while staying true to the spirit that has made it one of the country\u2019s premier automotive and lifestyle experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Every year the routes are refined to showcase different facets of the picturesque Western Cape. For the first time, The Cape 1000 will start on a Saturday. The annual Show &amp; Shine will take place at the start of the event, after which the route will take in the celebrated roads and hospitality destinations of Franschhoek and the Overberg before culminating with the traditional Podium Finish at the V&amp;A Waterfront.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Cape 1000 has grown from strength to strength since its launch in 2022,\u201d says Event Director Vanessa Crichton. \u201cAfter five outstanding editions that have delivered extraordinary cars, unforgettable scenery and deep camaraderie, we are excited to elevate the experience further in 2027. The new Saturday start will open the event even more to the public, while the core remains what our participants love most \u2013 exceptional vehicles on South Africa\u2019s most beautiful roads, world-class hospitality and friendships that last a lifetime. The engines are already warming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrivate Clients by Old Mutual is proud to continue our partnership with The Cape 1000,\u201d says Jean Minnaar, Managing Director of Private Clients by Old Mutual. \u201cThis event embodies the spirit of excellence, passion and shared experiences that we value. Supporting another outstanding edition allows us to celebrate South Africa\u2019s extraordinary scenery, exceptional cars and the remarkable community that comes together each year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The exclusive entry field is capped at approximately 70 cars (140 participants). This regularity rally, inspired by legendary endurance events from around the world, features four categories: Classic, Modern Classic, Sports Cars and Specials\/Recreation. The carefully curated mix of vintage, classic and modern vehicles is what makes The Cape 1000 uniquely special.<\/p>\n<p>The Cape 1000 is supported by Scuderia South Africa (Official Ferrari Dealer) as a key partner. Additional partners include SCL Travel, SilverCrest Super Car Insurance, Godox SA, InterActive Signs and BKD Auditors.<\/p>\n<p>Entrants can expect a truly unforgettable experience characterised by spectacular scenery, five nights of world-class accommodation, precision regularity stages and the unparalleled camaraderie that has become the hallmark of the event.<\/p>\n<p>The beneficiaries of the event remain the Motorsport Legends Benevolent Fund \u2013 which provides emergency financial relief to motorsport personalities who have fallen on hard times \u2013 and the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA), the leading agency representing persons with spinal cord injury and physical disability. In 2026 the rally raised more than R300 000 for these causes, and organisers aim to exceed that figure in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>We are truly excited to welcome both returning enthusiasts and first-time participants to what promises to be the most memorable Cape 1000 yet. With spectacular cars, some of the world\u2019s most beautiful roads, world-class hospitality and the unique camaraderie that has become the hallmark of this event, March 2027 is set to deliver another unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to enquire about sponsorship packages, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cape1000.com\/\">www.cape1000.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>@thecape1000 | #Cape1000<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Images:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190192\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190192\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=190192\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190192 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-2-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-2-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-2-625x447.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-2-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-2-768x549.jpg 768w\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-190192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cape 1000. Photo: Supplied by client<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=190193\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190193 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-4-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-4-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-4-625x441.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-4-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cape-1000-4-768x542.jpg 768w\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-190193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cape 1000 Photo: Supplied by Client<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Links:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/The Cape 1000 Roars Back: South Africa\u2019s Most Beautiful Drive Returns in March 2027\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/><strong>More Info on <a href=\"https:\/\/cape1000.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Cape 1000 Roars Back: South Africa\u2019s Most Beautiful Drive Returns in March 2027<\/a> here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>X<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fyfeturck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/fyfeturck<\/a><br \/><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alison-fyfe-turck-19377169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alison-fyfe-turck-19377169<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <strong><\/p>\n<h3>Track Your Press Release HERE:<\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.2608695652174\">\n<h4>Check Online Visibility<\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/the-cape-1000-roars-back-south-africas-most-beautiful-drive-returns-in-march-2027\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/the-cape-1000-roars-back-south-africas-most-beautiful-drive-returns-in-march-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE to Read the Original Press Release on MyPR<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sixth edition of The Cape 1000, South Africa\u2019s most breathtaking and thrilling grand touring regularity rally, proudly brought to you by Private Clients by Old Mutual, is set to return from 20 to 25 March 2027. Building on the success of its first five editions, the event continues to evolve while staying true to &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","autoblue_enabled":true,"autoblue_custom_message":"","autoblue_shares":[{"did":"did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic","date":"2026-08-23T11:13:41+00:00","uri":"at:\/\/did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3mtqnv7egll2o","response":"{\"uri\":\"at:\/\/did:plc:revymtt5qssww7e7avbruzic\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3mtqnv7egll2o\",\"cid\":\"bafyreihwnwh6w7vw3ev54rmvdhfaofmpmqucvfzakufhw6thslyqehiun4\",\"commit\":{\"cid\":\"bafyreigvz7gjfce277raujcr7wsuijejv3emouziwrunzcznralaqfi4se\",\"rev\":\"3mtqnv7eofl2o\"},\"validationStatus\":\"valid\"}"}],"autoblue_post_url":"","autoblue_publish_document":false,"republication-tracker-tool-hide-widget":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,3],"tags":[29],"class_list":["type-post","category-featured","category-news","tag-mypr-africa","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6917"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6917\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}