Well-known South African racing driver and competitor at the annual Simola Hillclimb, Pieter Joubert, died this weekend when his Lotus left the road, and he crashed.
Knysna Speed Festival, the organiser of the Simola Hillclimb, has confirmed seasoned competitor Pieter Joubert sadly passed away in an accident.
Pieter was out on his first run on day two of King of the Hill when he lost control of his Lotus on the fast uphill straight and veered off the course, after it appeared that something broke on the car.
The scene was immediately attended to by the event’s on-site medical, fire and emergency crews, but sadly he was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The family, who attended the event, was supported by the organisers.
“We are exceptionally saddened by this incident, and our thoughts and condolences are with Pieter’s family, team and friends,” says Ian Shrosbree, MD of Knysna Speed Festival. “Pieter’s brothers Dawie and Charl, who also competed, have expressed their wishes that we continue with the event.”
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