
South Africa’s secret supercar test track – And a 250km/h highway
South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.
THURSDAY, 01 JANUARY 2026, 03:00

South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

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