Latest update November 25th, 2024 1:00 AM
Latest News
- ExxonMobil commences design for 7th project as Gov’t remains ‘iffy’ over approval
- Gov’t extends deadline for proposals on second phase of Gas-to-Energy project
- Hezbollah rockets land near Tel Aviv after big Israeli strike on Beirut
- 121 drivers nabbed speeding, 248 with unauthorised tinted glass
- Cop stabbed by Venezuelan national
GMR&SC Drag Race Meet…Day of furious action anticipated today
When drivers and riders face the starting lights today in the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC)
Sharima Khan
season opening Drag Race Meet, quite a few drivers will have points to prove and fans are being advised to get to the South Dakota Circuit to witness what is anticipated to be a day of furious rivalry.
From the interviews done by this newspaper and the comments emanating out of the respective team camps, drievrs such as the Daby siblings Rondell and Peter who drive a Toyota Supra and Mitsubishi Evolution 7 respectively will not have it as easy as in the past with Anand Ramchand and company predicting a different outcome this time around.
The Daby brothers dominated most of the events last year and have once again forecasted another year of dominance and it is now up to the others to bring to a halt their reign at the top.
Previously, Ramchand had ruled the roost in this format, but the emergence of the what has now been touted as the two fastest cars in drag racing brought an end to his control of the format last year, but he has vowed to exact revenge from as early as today to set the tone for a different perspective among the likely contenders.
The top dragster said he will be piloting fours cars as he takes aim at dethroning the Dabys.
Also a major factor will be the Surinamese who have always done well in this format of the sport and word is that they will once again be bringing a strong contingent to compete against the Guyanese.
Among the other Guyanese competitors listed to compete are: Nazim Gafoor, Rajesh Panday, Budhram Heeralall, Pierre Singh and the lone female registered to date Sharima Khan.
In the Superbike category, Ricardo Fagundes should be installed as firm
Anand Ramchand poses next to two of his cars that will participate in today’s Drag Race Meet.
favourite to retain his title.
Additionally, race fans will have the opportunity to witness the Porta Tree Timing System which is equipped with specialized starting lights that allow quarter mile speeds to be recorded.
Races commence at 09:00 hrs and admission for adults is $1000, while children are $500 and vehicles free.
Meanwhile, GT&T, Fly Jamaica, Universal Communications, Carlsberg Beer, Rent-a-Tent, AR. Jiwanram, Fanatix Designs, T&R Seafoods and Ganesh Parts and General Store are among the major sponsors.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
The business class also funds undemocratic parties
…Peeping Tom Kaieteur News- There’s a peculiar phenomenon in Guyana, a sort of cyclical ritual, where members of... more
Rising Gun Crimes in the Caribbean: Urgent Action required by all
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger... more
Weekend Cartoon
