Marcel Angel, 62, Dies After Supercar Crash at Killarney International Raceway
- Motorsport South Africa confirmed a fatal incident occurred during the National Extreme Festival at Killarney International Raceway on 19 September 2026
- Supercar racer Marcel Angel, 62, of Llandudno, was competing in the first race of the day when he crashed at the end of the back straight
- The remainder of the Extreme Festival event was cancelled following the tragedy, with condolences extended to Angel's wife Mica and his family
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Motorsport South Africa has confirmed the death of 62-year-old supercar racer Marcel Angel following a crash at Killarney International Raceway during the National Extreme Festival on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
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Angel, a resident of Llandudno, was participating in the Extreme SuperCars category when his vehicle crashed at the end of the back straight during the first supercar race of the day. Medical personnel and race officials responded immediately, but Angel succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Fatal crash at Killarney Raceway
Killarney International Raceway, issuing a statement on behalf of the Western Province Motor Club, described Angel as an experienced supercar competitor. The raceway expressed deep sorrow at his passing and directed condolences specifically to his wife Mica, as well as his broader circle of family and friends.
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Motorsport South Africa echoed those sentiments in a separate statement, offering condolences to Angel's family, fellow competitors and all who knew him personally.
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Extreme Festival cancelled out of respect
Following the incident, organisers took the decision to cancel all remaining events at the National Extreme Festival for the day. The Western Province Motor Club confirmed the cancellation was made as a mark of respect to the Angel family.
No further details regarding the precise cause of the crash have been released by either Motorsport South Africa or Killarney International Raceway at this stage.
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