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Australian V8 Supercars off to a spectacular start

February 13th, 2011

I am a sucker for an engaging battle. If it is not intense, it makes no sense! I should copyright that line! I look forward to what may be referred to as the quintessential race – one by which all other series may be judged. If you were hibernating in a den somewhere, let me [...]

Race cars which carry a big stick!

February 8th, 2011

In each motorsport discipline, circuit racing, rallying, drag racing, etc. there are specific cars which are viewed with a certain reverence. We are not an easy lot to please, but, no opposing argument can be sustained, when the records confirm that a podium spot for these machines flow with utmost ease – like lies from [...]

Fastest DC5R in Kingston?

February 5th, 2011

Question – Who owns the fastest, naturally aspirated, Honda Integra DC5 Type R (DC5R) in Kingston? I wanted 1 answer, but little did I know that I was throwing meat into a shark infested pool! During the furious debate I managed to extricate 1 name – Andrew ‘Type 2NR’ Palmer. ‘2NR’ as he is known [...]

Boost Controller – Joel ‘Shifter Kart’ Jackson

January 31st, 2011

Karting in Jamaica is not as popular as other forms of motorsports. But, I can assure you that a trip to the Palisadoes Raceway to watch one of the events is not one you will regret. In fact, you may become ‘radicalized’ at the end of the first lap of one of the races! It [...]

Sprint and Rally Cross at Spot Valley on Sunday

January 29th, 2011

The Spot Valley Entertainment complex will be bustling with activities tomorrow. Based on the entry list, more than 30 drivers will be jostling for class honours in a bid to prove their mettle on dirt. A quick perusal of the driver list should stir some interest and may even convince some persons to attend the [...]

Circuit Racing: The 2011 season begins in April

January 26th, 2011

The year 2011 is purring inaudibly at about 900 rpm. But in April, Easter Monday to be exact, the sleeping giant will be awakened and as if they are immersed in sulphuric acid, drivers will react violently and put pedal to metal as they chase the checkered flag, in the presence of 10,000 piston-possessed motor [...]

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