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Jeffrey makes even stronger claim for Sportsman of the Year Award
By Rawle Welch
Just when you thought that reigning Caribbean Motor Racing champion Kristian Jeffrey’s debut season was somewhat of a dream, then how will you describe his astonishing performance in 2015.
A year’s work! Reigning Caribbean Motor Racing champion Kristian Jeffrey poses with his trophies won throughout last year.
After finishing as runner-up in the 2014 race for Sportsman of Year Award, losing out to West Indies spinner Veerasammy Permaul, many would have thought that the exciting racer might have rested on his laurels and just take things in stride, perhaps satisfied with his effort.
However, that was not the case; Jeffrey in his second year in circuit racing put together an even better performance that the previous year, successfully defending his title and must be in an even stronger position to claim the coveted national award.
The soft-spoken champion, whose quiet demeanour totally contrast his aggression and skills on the track had a magnificent season where he was crowned champion driver on all four circuits including the new Jam West Raceway in Jamaica, Wallerfield in Trinidad and Tobago, Bushy Park in Barbados and the South Dakota Circuit here in Guyana.
Jeffrey’s dominance was of such that he scorched the field en route to registering new lap records at Jam West and Wallerfield to go with the one he holds at Bushy Park. Not done there, he narrowly missed erasing the current lap record at the South Dakota Circuit which is held by Jamaica’s Doug Gore.
The young speed ace control of the marquee Group 4 category is without question the talk of motor racing in the region, he registered nine wins, one second place, one third place and a did not finish (dnf) in twelve starts, a clear demonstration of his stranglehold in the division.
His performance was crucial in helping Guyana retain the regional title after trailing Trinidad and Tobago at the start of the final leg at home.
Jeffrey is at the peak of his career and with continued support of his team which is headed by his father Kevin and the corporate community, the sky seems to be the limit for the young racer.
Additionally, Jeffrey is known for his benovelence as well and is a patron of the Buxton Youth Developers Club, an organisation that he has supported financially and has given sporting equipment as well.
Apart from being behind the wheel of his very fast Mitsubishi Evolution VIII, Jeffrey is a national Squash player as well, who represented Guyana at last year’s Pan Am Games that was held in Toronto, Canada.
His achievements and credentials off the circuit and court make him a very strong contender for the Sportsman of the Year accolade.
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