18/06/08 - The Execuline Shelby Can-Am championship is wide open and it’s anyone’s guess as to who will win at Zwartkops on Saturday 21st June.

Sitting on top of the table is Plettenberg Bay’s Chris Hart (Hi-Q Plettenberg Bay) but only two points adrift is the wily old fox Rui Campos (Hugo Boss). Campos has three wins to his credit while Hart has only won twice, but been more consistent.

Next up is Brian Algar in the Firedart entry. He hasn’t won a race yet, but remains one of the few drivers to have scored points in every race. His biggest threat comes from veteran racer Alan Eve in the other Hugo Boss entry who is only five points behind.

Former VW Polo racer Guy Botterill (FragramTools) scored his first win at Killarney in impressive style. He’s quickly got used to the extra power and grip offered by these slick shod sportscars and has been at the front ever since his debut at round two in Port Elizabeth.

Dave Beattie lies fifth in the points race. With support from DURA, part of the Soletanche Bachy Group, he is determined to make up ground after a very good start to the year.

After battling with a down on power motor for most of the season, Jennifer Murray (Execuline) had a brilliant day in Cape Town and now lies seventh in the championship standings.

Tied on points for eighth place are Sean Greve (Vulcania Reinforcing) and Durban based Bryant van der Merwe (Chemspec), who has surprised many with his pace and clever racecraft in his first season of racing.

Former Porsche racer Thomas Reib (Intertrans) has also opened a few eyes since the start of the season and he’s regarded as a Zwartkops specialist having raced some wicked Porsches at the tricky little circuit. Not far behind him is the ever enthusiastic Sun Moodley (Bigfoot Express) who also joined the series at the start of the season.

Colin Frost (Strocam) is a staunch sportscar supporter who is a reliable finisher thanks to a wealth of experience. Another new driver improving all the time is Hanno Pengilly, but business pressures have often upset his rhythm. Craig Shorter (Execuline) has also had to miss a few events, but he could be a good bet for a top six finish. Like Frost, Richard Wood has been in the series since its inception and he’s a reliable finisher.

Execuline Shelby Can-Am Racing is supported by Hollard, Spanjaard Ltd, Carrera eye wear, British International and Goodyear.