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Exhilarating and intense rivalry anticipated at upcoming Drag Meet
Ever since its resuscitation, the rivalry between Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago in Drag Racing has been exhilarating and intense and according to Executive member of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) Aaron Bethune, the March 3 International Meet is anticipated to be just as action packed as previous Meets, making it a must for those who love to see demonstrations of skill, will and thrill.
According to Bethune, the foreign teams have already stated their intentions to come down to the South Dakota Circuit, the home of motor racing in Guyana and dominate the local drivers, while the locals have responded by saying that they will defend home turf at all cost.
Suriname which has been Guyana’s biggest threat will once again have as part of their team the fast Typhoon which is no stranger to these shores and has been a thorn in the flesh of our machines, while additional information coming out of the Dutch territory is that a quick Supra will also be making the trip.
However, on the local end the likes of Ramchand’s Supra and Rondell Daby’s lightening fast Red Evolution will all be battling to ensure that at the end of the day, the top honours will be shared by the Guyanese.
Bethune further informed that the Superbikes category is also expected to add to the excitement and Stephen Vieira, Carlos Rodrigues, Carey Griffith will be looking to not only outdo each other, but all the other contenders as well.
The official added that race fans, for the first time will have the opportunity to experience the Porta Tree Timing System which is equipped with specialized starting lights and allows quarter mile speeds to be recorded.
Races commence at 12:00hrs and admission for adults is $1000, while children under-12 and vehicles are free. The day’s activities also come with the compliments of Banks DIH Ltd.
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