The SA Endurance Series (SAES) visited Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town on May 19 for the second round of the five-round championship dubbed the Campos 600.

Racing into the night

The event kicked off at the end of the usual Killarney race day, at 15:45 and raced on into darkness ending at 19:45.

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This part one of our gallery coverage, with images shot exclusively for Double Apex by talented motorsport lensman, David Marchio. Keep an eye out for Part Two, which will feature some action shots taken after sunset.

The varied field bunched up at the start of the SA Endurance Serie Campos 600. Leading the charge are a Ligier (left) and Ferrari 458 GT3.

The varied field bunched up at the start of the SA Endurance Series Campos 600. Leading the charge are a Ligier (left) and Ferrari 458 GT3.

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The Autohaus Angel Ferrari 458 GT3 of Angel and Angel, ahead of a Cobra and sports prototype, would go on to finished second overall one lap adrift of the winners.

The Autohaus Angel Ferrari 458 GT3 of Marcel and Dayne Angel, ahead of a Cobra and sports prototype, would go on to finished second overall one lap adrift of the winners.

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Sports prototypes and GT cars battled it out for overall honours at the second round of the SA Endurance Series.

Sports prototypes and GT cars battled it out for overall honours and championship points at the second round of the SA Endurance Series.

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Racing flat out for four hours in a powerful racecar requires fuel, and plenty of it.

Racing flat out for four hours in a powerful racecar requires fuel, and plenty of it necessitating mid-race refueling.

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The pair of Stradale Motorsport Ferrari 360 Challenge cars ran in close proximity for much of the race.

The pair of Stradale Motorsport Ferrari 360 Challenge cars ran in close proximity for much of the race.

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His cap says it all, to work in the pit crew of a race team you have to be passion driven.

His cap says it all, to work in the pit crew of a race team you have to be passion driven.

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The distinctive, spotted rump of the No 555 Team Africa Le Mans Ginetta.

The distinctive, spotted rump of the No 555 Team Africa Le Mans Ginetta.

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Keep an eye out for the after-dark gallery going live soon.