Mazda MX5 Owners Club Gauteng: MX5 run to Checkered Flag

MX5 Club run to the Checkered Flag

The Checkered Flag, this hidden gem on the East Rand is definitely worth a visit. Upon entering the Checkered Flag it looks like a normal suburban house, but once entering the property you are transported into a world of motoring memorabilia of note. Each room has a different aspect, housing racing gear, photographs and excellent paintings of the racing stars and their cars of yesteryear. These items are priceless because of their uniqueness. There is also one section housing some very rare motorcycles.

The house leads out into a large storage facility, housing a magnificent display of very collectible motor cars. There are some of the older racing cars, German exotics, some muscle cars, European exotics with a definite slant on the Italians. There is some memorabilia in amongst the display of the cars making the display a lot more authentic feeling. All of the cars on display are in road going condition and are taken out for runs on a regular basis. One could spend an entire day browsing and admiring the display. Another storage facility adjacent to the present one is nearing completion. This will house amongst others, racing cars of yesteryear, an Italian section and also a display area for Die cast miniatures.

After finishing off a leisurely tour, the braai fires were ready and it was all systems go for us to enjoy a magnificent spread, with salads and braai fires laid on by our host, Steve. While sitting down to lunch, talk turned to everything about cars, and I often noticed people slipping off to investigate more and take extra photographs, so as to sort out facts from fiction about the cars and their history. Thanks go out to Steve and company for making this day possible for the MX5 owners club. A truly enjoyable and memorable day was had by all.