As part of a week long motoring theme held in Knysna, the garden route classic club this year had a larger than ever contingent of both classic road bikes and period classical grand prix machinery.
Organised by Lofty Pretorius and Bill Annetts, the three day dash up the testing Simola hill is heavily contested by some super swift racing cars from vintage models up to ultimate road sports cars. Between these are some mixed classic bikes.
Ian Shrosbree, managing director of the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb says this year they saw record crowds line up the hill from great vantage points. “What we are trying to develop in the area of classic bikes is a sort of wall of sound. The appearance of “Team Incomplete” this year accomplished that with those unsilenced big singles adding to the day’s attractions.”
Because the hill is a public road with no run off areas, riders and drivers had to be vigilant on coming short. “Team Incomplete” boasts rider with a great pedigree. Keith Zeeman is a Springbok champion. Ian Scheckter made an appearance as well as Horrace Bergstrom who is a multiple motocross champion as well as a local. Jimmi Guthrie, a Manx grand prix winner, was reunited with his 1965 Norton Manx on which he had so much success in his career, and all rode a strong ride on each day.
“The hill was all the more spectacular this year for the enjoyment of our 13 000 spectators that the event attacted,” said Shrosbree.
Bringing a wall of sound from a forgotten era, Team Incomplete were a sort of novelty act at the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb. With six runs over thre days, spectators were pleased to see the years rolled back by these grand prix singles.
Left, Ian Groat (34), publisher and owner of the race bikes is seen with (JG), Jimmie Guthrie, Manx grand prix winner, (11) Keith Zeeman, Springbok superbike champion and (35) Horrace Bertstrom, former multiple motocross SA champion. They all enjoyed the sudden fame at Simola that the 13 000 spectators lavished on the team of riders.
“Team Incomplete” racers seen at Simola Hillclimb.
Left, Ian Groat, team owner, Keith Zeeman SA Champion, Jimmie Guthrie, Manx GP winner and Horrace Bergstrom, SA motocross champion. 
