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Trinidadians arrive for Drag Race Meeting
– Surinamese expected last evening
The three-man contingent from Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) arrived in Guyana on Thursday to participate in the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) ‘Clash of the Supermotos’ International Drag Race Meeting which will be staged tomorrow, at the South Dakota Circuit.
T&T’s quest for top honours will be spearheaded by Aaron Dowridge in his Nissan Skyline R32, Hollister Edwards, who will drive an Alta – 1969 (Rail Type) and Imtiaz Abdul piloting an Austin Mini (Rotary Powered).
The cars were cleared earlier today and were taken immediately to the South Dakota Circuit for testing
According to a source, the machines include a full bodied dragster in sync with American standards.
Meanwhile, judging from the preparations that have been ongoing, Guyana anticipates a frenetic battle against the usually strong Suriname contingent, while T&T are not being taken lightly according to word emanating from the local camp.
It no doubt is shaping up to be a battle for regional supremacy among the three countries in what is being regarded as a virtual Caribbean Championship among the three territories. .
Guyana will be defending home turf and from all reports some of the best drag racers in their respective countries will be descending on these shores to challenge the Guyanese.
The local contingent which is anticipated to be a strong one will be led by Rondel Dabi and also includes Ernesto Choo, Aaron Bethune Afraz Ally, Syed Ali, Danny Persaud and Sanjay Persaud among others.
According to an insider, the Surinamese who were expected to begin arriving in Guyana last evening will be coming stronger than previous years and in the absence of the now deceased Raymond Ally, who was last year’s Most Outstanding Driver, they’ve indicated that they will be sending a formidable team to defeat the locals and Trinidadians.
Once again, Suriname’s quest for top honours will be led by Hans Izfer, who a source informed, has opted to drive a Camaro instead of the customary Typhoon.
He will be supported by the likes of Jimmy Chin Konkiem, Oliver Lip Shee and Jacob Yacoob.
The day promises to be one of exhilarating action and with the track recently resurfaced fans are being urged to converge at the Circuit to witness some exciting daredevilry and fast races.
President of the GMR&SC Rajendra Boodhoo speaking via telephone last evening said that the prospect of foreign competition is enlightening for the sport.
He also assured that safety is a key part of tomorrow’s proceedings, while promising a scorching day of racing
Admission is $1,000 dollars.
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