PHOTOS | 76 years of Killarney: SA's historical racetrack gets a Heritage Foundation Blue Plaque

Think Cape Town and cars, and you immediately think of Killarney, as it is fondly known. It's one of only two racetracks that's remained unchanged in South Africa. Now, the Cape Town Heritage Foundation has given the racetrack a Blue Plaque for its historical significance.

Located in Table View, only 20km outside Cape Town's CBD, Killarney International Raceway has been awarded a Blue Plaque in recognition of its historically significant status. Only a few sports facilities in Cape Town can boast a history encompassing 76 years of continuous activity at the same venue. 

I had taken my eight-year-old daughter along to the ceremonial gathering; she's not a car nut like her mother and usually groans every time we go there. But on this day, on the drive home, she was chirping facts shared during the presentation that nearly had me drive off the road. 

"Mommy, did you know there were three grandpas there today who were older than 76, which means they are older than Killarney? And did you know the first Cape Grand Prix was in 1960, and some uncle named Stirling (Sir Stirling Moss) won the race?" I had no idea she was even paying attention during Killarney's executive manager Des Easom's speech. My jaw was on the floor, and all I could say was, "WOW!""Yes", she went on, "And the second Cape Grand Prix was held in 1962, and Jim Clark was racing there too." As if she knew who these legends were. She clearly thought I wasn't listening either. But how special it was that I could take her along to such a monumental occasion and learn a few things about a place which wasn't exactly her favourite because it's usually "too noisy" even when she's wearing her earmuffs. Regardless, I hope she remembers those things forever. Just like how she