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Kyalami International Convention Centre : Venue Name
Category: Venue
Location: Kyalami International Convention Centre – Cnr R55 &, Allandale Rd, Kyalami Estate, Midrand, 1684, Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 466 0204
Email: alexandra.m[at]kyalamigrandprixcircuit.com
www: www.cticc.co.za
Timings: 09:00 AM – 17:00 PM
Kyalami International Convention Centre: Overview
More than just a Pit Building for use at motorsport and motoring events, the building has been completely revamped to include world class facilities for all year-round conferencing, exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, private functions and activations.
The new centre is equipped with state-of-the-art kitchens as well as upgraded ablution facilities. There is ample parking around the Convention Centre and across the bridge ensuring convenient access for your guests. A passenger lift has been installed to provide disabled access to all three floors of the building.
The Kyalami International Convention Centre is conveniently situated in the business heart of Gauteng between Pretoria and Johannesburg and promises to add a unique and inspiring experience to your meeting, conference or exhibition. Events on all scales are professionally planned, implemented and supervised by the Kyalami team.
KYALAMI GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT – REFINED CIRCUIT. REVIVED LEGACY. THE JOURNEY
The original circuit was built in 1961 and hosted 18 rounds of the F1 World Championship from 1967 until 1985. The circuit layout was changed in 1988 with only half of the original layout retained. This second version was active for a brief period. A new revised layout, which included a new pit building, was constructed in 1991 and again hosted Grand Prix rounds in 1992 and 1993. The facility continued to host local and international motorsport including various rounds of the World Superbike Championship and A1GP until 2010.
After this period the facility started losing its International status and was put up for auction in 2014. When the hammer fell at the auction on the 24th of July 2014 motorsport fans, both locally and internationally breathed a sigh of relief. The reason for their optimism for the future was simply, that a man with a passion for motorsport had rescued the historic venue from the brink of imminent demise. Toby Venter a well-known and respected motor business entrepreneur, visionary and successful race driver was the man behind the successful final bid.
What proceeded was an extensive redevelopment plan for the facility which represents the single largest upgrade in the circuit’s 54 year history. Alterations included a complete resurfacing of the circuit to international specifications, changes to the circuit layout, upgrade of circuit safety, improvement of all spectator areas and a major refurbishment of the pit building which now includes world class venues and facilities. The new 4.522km Grand Prix circuit has been certified by the Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA) as a Grade 2 race track, conforming to stringent international safety and quality standards. Kyalami is the only current motor racing facility on the African continent to have been bestowed with such prestigious accreditation.
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & Kyalami International Convention Centre stands proud as the preferred destination for a wide variety of public as well as private events in the growing metropolis between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and has once again taken its place as the premier motoring and motorsport facility in Africa.
