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Tropical Shipping’s Drag Wars 2.0…
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) in a release to the media has noted that popular car dealership; Trans Pacific Motor Spares & Auto Sales along with Secure Innovations & Concept Inc (SI&C) have teamed up to sponsor the cash prizes of the 11 to 16-second categories of Tropical Shipping’s Drag Wars 2.0.
This drag race meet, which is the second of the year, is scheduled for next weekend, the 29th (qualifiers) and 30th at the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri, with well over 80 cars anticipated to be on show. In fact, Team Suriname alone has indicated in excess of 25 cars, while marquee sponsor Tropical Shipping has transported five cars from the twin-island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Mahedra Boodhoo, the head of the GMR&SC, in an invited comment, revealed that, “Drivers in the 11-16 second category will compete for $100,000 in cash prizes, thanks to Trans Pacific Motors Spares & Auto Sales Inc. and Secure Innovations & Concepts Inc.”
“We would like to thank these two companies that have been long standing supporters of motor racing in Guyana and express our sincere appreciation towards their continued support and I look forward to their support in the future.”
Tropical Shipping Drag Wars 2 will take place on Sunday, July 30th at the South Dakota Circuit. Tickets are priced at $3000 for adults and $1000 for kids, making it an affordable outing for families and individuals alike. By offering accessible ticket prices, the GMR&SC aims to attract a diverse audience and create an inclusive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy the excitement of motorsports.
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