I love race tracks, and I love the fact that we have one, but there are serious issues with it... For instance there is no organized parking, the spectator area is pretty small and not organized, the gates are almost hidden and access roads are pretty bad and without much indication of where you're going...
There's no bridge over or underneath the track, so if anyone needs to access the paddock coming from the outside, all track activity must be stop which kills the momentum of the show..
They do care about safety to great extent and the overall show is...
Read moreThis is where the automobile sporting events happen in Maputo, Mozambique. In general, you are more likely to see karting races, in several categories, but also motorbike races, car races, RC races and there used to be a motocross track nearby, but seems to be deactivated. It is locates near the famous Maputo Marginal, a seaside road, with view to the DeLagoa bay. There is also a snack bar in the premisses with a VIP area reserved for the club members, but anyone can go and enjoy a cold beer or...
Read moreIt used to host international racing events in the 1960s but now it's mostly used for 'drifting' by the same group of people every weekend with the same cars. Moreover, the land surrounding the track has been sold off bit by bit instead of being repurposed for activities more in line with the area such as nature parks, lakes, bicycle tracks, playgrounds, etc - a textbook case of greed and crony capitalism by ATCM. So, if you are not into racing or cars there is absolutely nothing...
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