Racing driver Marcel Angel dies after incident at Cape Town’s Killarney Raceway
Veteran racing driver Marcel Angel, 62, died after a serious incident during Race 1 of the Extreme SuperCars category at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town. Motorsport South Africa confirmed his death, leading to the cancellation of the remainder of Saturday's racing program at the National Extreme Festival.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights the inherent dangers of motorsport, even for experienced drivers, and prompts reflection on safety measures within the sport. It also marks the loss of a respected figure in the South African racing community.
Ask AI 1 min Veteran racing driver Marcel Angel died after an incident during a race at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town.
Veteran racing driver Marcel Angel has died following a serious incident during a race at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town.
Motorsport South Africa confirmed that the 62-year-old died on Saturday, September 19, 2026, following the incident during the National Extreme Festival. Angel was competing in Race 1 of the Extreme SuperCars category when the incident occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been disclosed.
Extreme Festival organisers confirmed Angel’s death and cancelled the remainder of Saturday’s racing programme.
“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Marcel Angel, following an incident during Race 1 of the Extreme SuperCars Driven by Dunlop at Killarney International Raceway today,” organisers said in a statement.
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