SA motorsport mourns: Veteran racer Marcel Angel dies in Killarney crash
Last week, 41-year-old renowned racing driver Robert Wolk was shot and killed in in Esther Park, Ekurhuleni.
South African motorsport has suffered another heartbreaking loss with the death of veteran racer Marcel Angel, 62, in a crash during a race at the National Extreme Festival in Killarney, Cape Town. The incident occurred on Saturday, 19 September 2026, when Angel crashed his car at the end of the back straight and collided with a wall near the landfill entrance.
Motorsport South Africa confirmed his passing and expressed deep sorrow, extending condolences to Angel's family, friends, fellow competitors and the motorsport community. The Extreme SuperCars racer was competing in the Extreme SuperCars category at the time of the fatal accident. Killarney International Raceway also mourned the loss, stating that the event was canceled in respect for the Angel family.
Fellow South African motorsport commentator Sasha Martinego expressed shock at Angel's passing, describing it as a "terrible week" for South African motorsport.
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