Faizel Badroodeen added some American muscle to the supercar extravaganza with his Shelby Mustang
History was made over the weekend with the second annual Dice4DICE super car extravaganza.
It was the biggest gathering of exclusive cars Zululand has ever seen.
Not even heavy rains could put a damper on the event, which promises to become one of the biggest dates on the local calendar.
Kicking off at the Umfolozi Casino Resort in Empangeni on Saturday morning, the parking lot quickly filled with Nissan GT-Rs, M-Series BMWs, Porches, Ferraris, a McLaren and a Lamborghini Gallardo.
The cars together were a sight to behold and as they left the casino in convoy, traffic was literally brought to a standstill as people could not believe what they were seeing.
Under helpful guidance of the uMhlathuze Traffic Department, the group made their way through the Empangeni Rail and took to the N2.
People travelling south were met by a blue light brigade with a difference as they were overtaken by one sleek sports car after the other.
The convoy made a brief stopover in Mtunzini before heading back to Naval Island for an exhibition.
In The Bay they were greeted by large numbers of people braving the bad weather to view their favourite super cars. The guys from the Durban Porsche Club also arrived to boost the numbers of sports cars even further, much to the delight of the crowd. Saturday evening saw drivers taking part in a race of a different kind. They all bid against each other at an auction, with all proceeds going to the Zululand Observer’s charity arm DICE (Do I Care Enough?). Over R150 000, more than double last year’s amount, was raised in a matter of minutes, proving that super car owners don’t just have large capacity engines in their sports cars, but also extra-large compassionate hearts.
No fuss. Shaydan Moodley plays PSP in his father’s McLaren
Sun Moodley in a Ferrari 458 races through the driving rain
Motor Sport SA official Wesley Pappas gave the starting orders
Jeeva Moodley warmed the crowd with some hot moves
Zahid Hassim flies over the wet surface in his Nissan GT-R
Rear-wheel drive winners Thinus de Beer (second), Lee Archary (winner) and Afzal Moosa (third)
Front-wheel drive winners Allan Bangaru (first), Eljo Stigling (second) and Jeenah Hassim (third)
Rajen Naidoo’s Porsche GT2 making a splash as it pulls away. The car has been slightly tweaked to produce an amazing 600kW.
All-wheel drive winners were Jay Naidoo (third), Don Guruvadu (second) and Deon Guruvadu (first place)
Selma Arbee took on the men in her Porsche Carrera 4S
Hats off to the guys and girls of the uMhlathuze’s Traffic Department who also braved the wet weather to ensure the Dice4DICE event flowed smoothly through town
A Ferrari and McLaren parked in Mtunzini’s main street
Dice4DICE was about fast cars and charity. Over R150 000 was raised for the Zululand Observer’s charity arm as drivers put their hands deep into their pockets. Kyle Naicker, Gary Vandayar, Miguel Da Costa, Rajan Harinarain and Biata and Wesley Pappas were the successful bidders on the items that were auctioned for charity. With them are Zahid and Jeenah Hassim (Dice4DICE organisers) and Thaslima Moosa
Nothing like a red Ferrari 360 Modena and 458 Italia to give colour to a rainy day
Faizel Badroodeen added some American muscle to the supercar extravaganza with his Shelby Mustang
Levi Sukdev’s Lamborghini caused quite a stir
The Dice4DICE super car exhibition on Naval Island attracted many car lovers
Supercar owners brought their prized possessions out into the rain especially for DICE
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