CREVENTIC has unveiled an initial 37-car entry list for the inaugural Michelin 24H Kyalami, which will take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in South Africa from 8–10 January 2027. The event will mark the Michelin 24H Series’ first visit to Africa and the country’s first international 24-hour endurance race.
With more than two months remaining before the event, organisers have attracted entries across five classes. The GT3 category leads the field with 14 cars representing seven manufacturers, while nine Porsche Cup cars will contest the 992 class. Meanwhile, GTX and GT4 each feature four entries, with six additional competitors in TCE-TCX.
The provisional field includes recently crowned European Series champions Saintéloc Junior Team, Mühlner Motorsport and Vortex, alongside several established endurance racing outfits. South African teams Into Africa Racing, MJR Motorsport and Team Africa Le Mans will also compete on home soil.
Michelin 24H Kyalami attracts strong early international entry
The 37-car announcement represents another important step in preparations for CREVENTIC’s first endurance race on the African continent.
Organisers confirmed the relocation of the Michelin 24H Dubai to Kyalami in September, citing logistical uncertainty and rising transportation costs affecting events in the Gulf region.
The decision introduced a new venue to the championship while preserving its traditional January race date. Furthermore, Kyalami will host major international endurance competition for the first time since the 2023 Kyalami 9 Hour.
The initial entry list demonstrates considerable interest from established European teams, with several organisations committing to the event shortly after completing their 2026 European Series campaigns.
However, the presence of South African competitors also provides an important local element. Into Africa Racing and MJR Motorsport will contest GT3, while Team Africa Le Mans will enter the GT4 category.
With registrations remaining open, the provisional 37-car field could grow further before the opening practice sessions in January.
GT3 attracts 14 cars from seven manufacturers
The GT3 category will feature the largest field, with 14 cars representing Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche.
Porsche currently holds the numerical advantage with four entries, followed by Audi with three. Mercedes-AMG and Lamborghini will each supply two cars, while Aston Martin, BMW and Ferrari complete the field with one apiece.
Recently crowned 2026 Michelin 24H European Series champions Saintéloc Junior Team headline the Audi contingent. The French outfit secured both the overall and GT3 Pro-Am titles following a consistent campaign with its R8 LMS GT3 EVO II.
Continental Racing by Simpson Motorsport will also compete with Audi machinery, having previously secured the GT3-Am title in the Middle East Trophy. South African outfit MJR Motorsport completes the three-car Audi representation.
Meanwhile, GetSpeed Racing returns with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO after finishing third in the 2026 European Series. Viper 65 Racing Team, formerly Viper Niza Racing, will field the second Mercedes-AMG following its recent rebranding.
The variety of manufacturers and established competitors should provide a competitive foundation for the inaugural race.
Porsche and Lamborghini strengthen GT3 field
Porsche’s four-car GT3 contingent will feature established endurance racing teams Car Collection Motorsport, Herberth Motorsport, Razoon – More Than Racing and Mühlner Motorsport.
All four will compete with the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) EVO, adding considerable experience to the category.
For Mühlner, the entry represents an expansion beyond its established Porsche Cup programme. The Belgian outfit will also field two cars in the 992 class, bringing its total Kyalami commitment to three entries.
Meanwhile, Lamborghini will have two Huracán GT3 EVO2s competing in the inaugural race.
ARC Bratislava was among the first teams to confirm its Kyalami participation. The Slovakian outfit brings extensive experience in CREVENTIC competition, including previous appearances in the Middle East and European Series.
South African team Into Africa Racing will operate the second Lamborghini, giving the manufacturer additional representation through a home-based entry.
The remaining GT3 manufacturers will each feature one car. Century Motorsport has confirmed a BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Comtoyou Racing will enter an Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3, and Baron Motorsport completes the field with a Ferrari 296 GT3.
Mühlner and Red Camel lead nine-car 992 field
The 992 category will feature nine Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entries, including three examples of the updated 992 II model.
The new-generation cars will make their first CREVENTIC appearances with Mühlner Motorsport, Red Camel-Jordans.nl and GP Racing Team.
Mühlner enters the event following its dramatic 2026 European Series 992 championship victory. The Belgian outfit overturned Red Camel’s advantage during the Barcelona finale after its rival encountered mechanical problems.
The two teams will now renew their competition at Kyalami while adapting to the updated Cup machinery.
GP Racing Team will also compete with the 992 II, while Mühlner will operate a second entry using the previous 992 I specification.
Meanwhile, Seblajoux Racing has confirmed three cars, including one under the SHR ABSSA by Seblajoux Racing banner. Chazel Technologie Course will add another Porsche, while MJR Motorsport completes the nine-car entry.
The South African outfit’s additional 992 programme will complement its GT3 Audi, providing representation in two categories during its home event.
Vortex returns to defend GTX honours
The GTX category will feature four cars representing three different types of machinery.
Reigning European Series GTX champions Vortex will field two Vortex 2.0 cars after completing a successful 2026 campaign. The French manufacturer secured the class championship during the Barcelona finale, adding another title to its record in CREVENTIC competition.
However, the two-car programme will face competition from Leipert Motorsport, which will enter a Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2.
The German team brings extensive experience with Lamborghini machinery and will aim to challenge the established Vortex entries.
Speed Lover completes the class with a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992 I), adding another manufacturer to the four-car field.
With three different vehicle types competing in the same class, the teams will need to balance differing performance characteristics and reliability demands throughout the 24-hour race.
The event will therefore provide an opportunity to assess how Vortex’s established package compares against the Lamborghini and Porsche entries.
South African teams headline four-car GT4 entry
The GT4 class will feature four cars, with Team Africa Le Mans and Circuit Toys each entering two.
South African outfit Team Africa Le Mans will operate a pair of Ginetta G55 GT4s, adding another homegrown programme to the inaugural race.
The team combines its motorsport activities with wildlife conservation advocacy through the STOP! Poaching initiative. Its efforts focus particularly on raising awareness of the threats facing pangolins, one of the world’s most heavily trafficked mammals.
The organisation relies heavily on volunteers, making its participation in the international event particularly significant.
Meanwhile, Circuit Toys will field two Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVOs, providing the main opposition to the Ginetta entries.
The four-car GT4 field will therefore feature two manufacturers with contrasting technical characteristics and team backgrounds.
For Team Africa Le Mans, the opportunity to compete in an international 24-hour race on home soil also provides a platform to promote its conservation message to a wider motorsport audience.
Six entries complete TCE-TCX field
The TCE-TCX category completes the initial entry list with six cars from three teams.
SRS Team Sorg Rennsport will field two Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (982) entries, bringing considerable experience with the German manufacturer’s machinery.
Meanwhile, British outfit CWS Engineering will operate two Ginetta race cars, adding further variety to the touring car-based category.
asBest Racing completes the field with a two-car programme comprising a Cupra TCR DSG and a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS (982).
The combination of Porsche, Ginetta and Cupra machinery will introduce different performance characteristics, particularly during the longer stints and changing conditions expected throughout the race.
Although TCE-TCX represents the smallest class alongside GTX and GT4, reliability and consistent running will remain central to achieving a competitive result.
With six cars competing, the category should provide another closely contested element to CREVENTIC’s first African race.
Kyalami presents demanding 24-hour challenge
The inaugural event will take place on the 4.52km Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, located between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The anti-clockwise layout features significant elevation changes, blind crests and several fast, flowing corners. Its position approximately 1,500 metres above sea level also creates additional technical considerations for the competing teams.
The high altitude will influence engine performance and cooling requirements, while the circuit’s demanding corners will place considerable emphasis on tyre management and braking consistency.
Furthermore, a 24-hour race introduces challenges that differ substantially from the shorter international endurance events previously hosted at Kyalami.
Teams will need to manage changing temperatures, driver fatigue, mechanical reliability and traffic across five different classes. The mixture of GT3, Porsche Cup, GTX, GT4 and TCE-TCX machinery will also create significant speed differences throughout the field.
The circuit’s elevation changes and limited visibility through certain corners could make negotiating slower traffic particularly demanding, particularly during the overnight hours.
For several competitors, the event will represent their first experience of Kyalami, increasing the importance of the preparation sessions before the race.
Preparations continue ahead of January debut
CREVENTIC has scheduled three CR Track Days ahead of the inaugural Michelin 24H Kyalami, allowing teams to familiarise themselves with the circuit before the official race weekend.
The additional running will take place from Tuesday, 5 January to Thursday, 7 January, immediately before the event begins on Friday, 8 January.
Organisers have also opened ticket sales and confirmed a range of spectator experiences, including grandstand access, pit walks and grid walks.
The involvement of South African event agency Brand Launch Solutions will support the event’s commercial and spectator operations, forming part of wider efforts to establish a long-term presence at Kyalami.
Meanwhile, CREVENTIC continues accepting entries, leaving the possibility of further additions to the provisional field.
With 37 cars already announced across five categories, the championship has established a substantial starting point for its first African event.
The inaugural Michelin 24H Kyalami will take place from 8–10 January 2027, bringing international 24-hour endurance racing to South Africa for the first time.
