He is regarded as the best in the Caribbean and the King of Superbike racing is hellbent on shutting down his critics who feel that the young brigade of riders will take over his throne.
Caribbean champion Stephen ‘De Boss’ Vieira speaking ahead of tomorrow’s showdown against all that the Region has to offer resisted the temptation to boast, but was quietly confident that all the pretenders to his throne will be in for a dogfight to unseat him as the legitimate ruler of the Superbike category.
Stephen ‘De Boss’ Vieira and his machine will be hard to handle by his rivals tomorrow.
Over the past two local Meets, Vieira has either been injured or simply disinterested in producing his best, but now that talk has emanated from many quarters about him losing his edge and intensity, the reigning champion has made it a duty to meticulously perpare to engage all those who harbour ambitions to oust him as the rightful ruler to the Superbike kingdom.
Speaking with this newspaper Vieira said that over the past year he was more focused on helping a new bred of riders emerge from his shadows, but this has led to speculation about whether or not he is past his time of dominance and this Caribbean Motor Racing Championship could see the best of Stephen Vieira that will evidently shut the mouths of the skeptics.
According to him, his Suzuki GSX R600cc is in prime condition and he is well prepared to defend his title as the best in the Caribbean.
A proven warrior who has been to Jamaica and Barbados to represent Guyana will distinction, Vieira said he has no intention of relinquishing his crown without a fight and issued a warning to his rivals that he is prepared and in the mood to battle for the coveted title.
Vieira thanked Sunburst Orange Juice for sticking with him over the years, while Chief Mechanic Marcel Profitt, Paul Yearwood, Vickey, Michael Hopkinson and Eddie, all came in for special mention.
Most of all, Vieira thanked Mr. Puri of Continental Agencies for retaining the faith in him and looked forward to continued support in the coming years.