Track of The Month – January 2026
Kyalami (2016-Present), South Africa
We’re starting off 2026 at the modern (2016-Present) Kyalami circuit as our Hotlapping Track of the Month!
Located just north of Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa, Kyalami has been hosting races for over 60 years and held the South African Grand Prix over twenty times.
At 2.850 miles (4.529 km) in length, the circuit features a total of 16 corners, each demanding precision and skill from drivers – The circuit keeping many classic corners from it’s original layout last run in 1988 – While being run in the opposite direction! – As well as adding many new ones over the years. Keep an eye out for the high-speed Sunset (Turn 6) and the blind corner of Cheetah (Turn 15)!
Kyalami gained international recognition when it hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1967. It then proceeded to host the race every year until 1985, and then again in 1992 and 1993. During this era, the circuit saw many memorable moments such as Jody Scheckter’s historic home victory in 1975 and the legendary battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda in 1976 in which Lauda beat Hunt to the finish line by only 1.3 seconds. The newest iteration of the circuit was finished in 2016 and hosts multiple endurance events to this day.
Book Now - SouthamptonSee below for an onboard lap of Kyalami with Mercedes-AMG GT3 driver Martin Konrad!
What can you drive this month?
You are welcome to drive any of the month’s vehicles at any time in an Open Practice Session. All lap times and telemetry are recorded for your immediate viewing and future reference.
New drivers to The Race Centre will be automatically classified as Class D drivers. Winning in a class at the end of the month will gain you a promotion to the next class up.
| Competition | Vehicle | Eligible Classes | Promotion for 1st Place | Leaderboard Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A – Expert | Acura ARX-05 DPi | A, B, C, D | – | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place: Free First Monday Entry |
| Class B – Professional | Aston Martin Vantage GTE | B, C, D | A | 1st Place: Free First Monday Entry |
| Class C – Intermediate | Aston Martin Vantage GT3 | C, D | B | 1st Place: Free First Monday Entry |
| Class D – Beginner | Alpine A110 GT4 | D | C | 1st Place: Free Event Voucher |
See current best laps for this competition in the Drivers’ Paddock.
We hope you enjoy this fantastic circuit and the cars we have chosen!
Competition Terms and Conditions
All potential prize-winning laps must be verified by a TRC staff member.
For a lap to be legal, your vehicle must have two or more wheels inside or touching the white lines at all times.
Vehicles must be running all standard TRC settings for the month.
Multiple Class wins within a month will result in prizes for the highest win only. Lower “wins” will be passed to the next highest competitors.
TRC Staff are not eligible to win prizes. Any winning positions held by staff will defer to the next highest driver.
Free entry to First Monday is for the next event and is non-transferable.
Event voucher will be valid for 6 months from the date of postage.
