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Vishok Persaud dominates Endurance Race meet at South Dakota
Vishok Persaud collects his first place trophy after Sunday’s Endurance Meet. (Jeremy Jagroop photo)
Kaieteur Sports – Motor racing action returned at the South Dakota Circuit on Sunday, as Vishok Persaud emerged victorious at the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) Endurance Race meet. Driving his KTM X-Bow, Persaud completed a staggering 100 laps in a time of two hours, 35 minutes, and 27 seconds, reasserting his dominance on the track.
Not only did Persaud claim the overall victory, but he also set a new Endurance racing lap record, clocking an impressive 1:22.42s. Powered by ENet, Persaud additionally holds the Group 4 lap record at 1:16.691s, further solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the region.
Last year at the ‘Dakota 100,’ Persaud showcased his prowess by being the sole driver to conquer the 100 laps. Piloting a black Lotus Exige, he completed the race in two hours, forty minutes, and 29.956 seconds (2:40:29.956).
In a closely contested race, Mohamed Shiraz Roshandin secured the second position, completing 98 laps in a time of 1:28.892s, followed by Adrian Fernandes with a time of 1:30.882s.
In the 0-1500cc category, 16 year old, Anthony Evelyn emerged victorious, completing 91 laps in 1:35.588s. Roshandin showcased his skills once again, taking the top spot in the 1501cc – 1600cc category.
Richard Hamid showcased his prowess in the 1601cc-2000cc class, completing 85 laps in 1:40.993s to secure the first position. Persaud continued his dominance in the unlimited class, further establishing his reputation as a formidable racer.
The first round of the GMR&SC Dakota 100 Endurance Series set the bar high for the rest of the season, promising an exhilarating racing season filled with heart-pounding action with Vishok Persaud standing out as the undisputed champion of the event.
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