South African Champion book the ideal gift for the race fan dad
So your dad’s one of those guys who’s always told you stories of Kyalami, John Love, Dave Charlton and the Grand Prix? Of the good old bad old days, when motor racing was dangerous and sex was safe.
Well, we may just have the perfect father’s day gift for the old man. The exclusive new book, South African Champion releases in a week. Just in time to arrive and make the perfect father’s day present, come Sunday 15 June. Now available online for delivery early in June 2025, South African Champion covers the epic 125-year story of Single Seater, Specials, Formula 1 and Grand Prix Racing in Southern Africa.
“South African Champion not only tracks an incredible history, but it also tells a truly epic tale that will thrill racing fans, drivers and anyone involved in that incredible story over the years,” author Michele Lupini explains. “Much of it was long forgotten, but South African Champion recalls it all in a full and representative timeline of Single Seater, Specials and Formula 1 racing in Southern Africa.”
“So if your dad was one of those guys who camped out for the Grand Prix, stood on the stands, raced, marshalled or swung a spanner at Kyalami, Killarney, Roy Hesketh or wherever, and he has fond memories of all of that, South African Champion may just be that superb and so different father’s day book you were always looking for!”
The luxury quality, limited edition South African Champion is a 304-page 30 cm by 33 cm coffee table book. Presented in a newspaper-style timeline through the years, the book includes a separate story of each year’s championship and grands prix, along with all the data, race results and championship tables.
Hundreds of images, many never published before, and several now colourised, as well as a number of unique new artworks illustrate the splendid South African Champion history. All of which will keep the old man happy for many an hour, and who knows, probably with an emotional tear in the eye, all the way.
Exclusively available online via www.southafricanchampion.com and priced at R3,350.00 including VAT, delivery is free within the borders of the Republic of South Africa. Father’s day Special copies should be ordered before Sunday 5 June and will come with a note from the author. Click here to order your Father’s Day South African Champion Book now!
South African Champion. The Book. 