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Rahaman hungry for success
By Rawle Welch
The one-handed Kemal Rahaman poses next to his Mazda RX7 shortly before leaving for the South Dakota Circuit yesterday.
After a disappointing conclusion to the race season last year, Group 2B driver Kemal Rahaman told Kaieteur Sport yesterday that he is eagerly looking forward to this Sunday’s Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club ‘Round 2 National race of Champions’ Meeting, at the South Dakota Circuit.
The one-handed speed merchant whose quest for championship honours last year came to a premature end, when he spun an engine bearing shortly before qualifying sessions for the November Meeting, said that the disappointment has really made him more hungry and eager to do well and to emphasise the point he revealed that his preparations for this weekend’s event started back in the USA where he currently resides.
“When we suffered the engine problems, we were all very disappointed because up to that time, the car was working really well and we had anticipated a solid performance based on the work the guys had done, but that was not to be,” Rahaman said. He disclosed that they had the engine rebuilt entirely and all seems fine and fans could expect him to be challenging for the top podium spot against any driver who faces the starter’s orders.
Rahaman praised the work done by mechanic Imran Hassan and Trinidadian Tanko Baboolall, who did the tuning to ensure that all segments of the work was complete and the machine is fit and ready.
So elevated was his confidence, the motor racing marvel, who drives a Mazda RX7 and changes gears and does all the other related requirements with one-hand, divulged that he is willing to move a step higher into the Group 3 category to engage the likes of Ryan Rahaman, Kamal Seebaran, Gavin Gayadin, Kem Lall and others.
He lamented the change in rules which has left the Group 2B division, which at one stage was the most subscribed and competitive category, gutted and devoid of real competition.
“At present there are not more than 3-4 cars with the competitive edge that could truly ignite excitement in the Group.”
Rahaman added that everything seems perfect with the car, but reminded that in motor racing anything could develop suddenly to erase your chances, as was the case last year.
“Sometimes it is very disappointing for the sponsors who offer support through the provision of their monies and when such things occur you’re so frustrated and reluctant to go back to them,” Rahaman pointed out.
He also revealed that he will be using this Meet to prepare for the upcoming second leg of the Caribbean Series scheduled for September in Barbados.
Rahaman, who was due to have his first practice session yesterday afternoon said he is hoping to clock around the 39 seconds mark or perhaps even better.
He extended thanks to his sponsors Max Meyer, P&P Insurance Brokers, Ramroop Furniture Store and Noble House Seafoods.
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