Ever since his son passed away, businessman Hilton Quan has been a regular feature as a sponsor of the Superbike segment and he held firm to that commitment yesterday when he handed over a quantity of cash to Manager of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) Rayon Samaroo, during a simple presentation ceremony conducted, at the entity’s Head Office on Albert Street.
Quan speaking with this newspaper said that he is an avid sports enthusiast
Private sponsor Hilton Quan (right) hands over the cash to GMR&SC Manager Rayon Samaroo yesterday, at the entity’s Head Office.
and a staunch supporter of motor racing and his presence in the fraternity is in memory of his late son Marlon, who died in an accident many years ago.
He added that he plan to do even more at the November Meet which is usually the final leg of the Caribbean Series where he hopes to put up a trophy for the champion rider.
Samaroo in his remarks thanked Quan for the support offered over the years, adding that without the input of sponsors it would be extremely difficult for the sport to survive.
Some 22 races are carded for the March 24 Race Meet with fierce competition among the top riders and drivers expected in all the different categories.