The international cast of champions and other well-known drives will include Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil), Alain Prost (France), Ricardo Patrese (Italy), Alan Jones (Australia), Stefan Johansson (Sweden), Andrea de Cesaris (Italy), RenC) Arnoux (France), Jan Lammers (Netherlands) and Christian Danner (Germany).
The Altech Grand Prix Masters of South Africa will be the inaugural event for the 2006 series and takes place in Kyalami on November 11 to 13.
Between 14 and 16 cars are anticipated for the inaugural grid in Kyalami with the total prize fund for the opening race $500,000.
The minimum age for the drivers is 45 while the cars will be equipped with 600 bhp engines that will generate speeds of more than 200mph. Electronic driver aids have been kept to a minimum and a stable aerodynamic platform has been defined in a bid to maximise driver input and overtaking.
Brazilian legend Emerson Fittipaldi (twice F1 World Champion, Indy 500 winner, and CART Champion), said: “Reuniting champions and great drivers from the past in a racing environment where we'll have very powerful cars with minimal technological driver-aids will make for great entertainment and fun for both the drivers and spectators alike. The ingredients for an extremely compelling series are all here.”
