Antoine Albeau may have left the building but many of the big names are still in town and there is plenty of drama unfolding on the Luderitz Speed Canal as the final week draws nearer. The speedies are putting everything on the line to reach the landmark goal of 100km/h, one such person, Patrik Diethelm. Read more in this social media post below.

Another on course for glory is Bjorn Dunkerbeck. Showing face for just a ‘short’ two weeks, Dunkerbeck is lapping at the heels of the 100km/h barrier as he edges closer and closer to this record breaking landmark.

… and yes, Patrik Diethelm is returning to the speed strip as soon as the conditions are back on.