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WHY AE86?

January 21st, 2018

Christmas 2017 is now a rapidly receding memory, but, tantalizing moments await in 2018. We, however, are proactive and will not be burdened by the downtime that inactivity across various disciplines dictates. We are petrolheads and when there is no fire in the combustion chamber we will generate our own ignition. And on that note [...]

DRAG RACING : FULL THROTTLE 5 – THE FINAL LETDOWN? (FINAL)

January 10th, 2018

FT 5 was earmarked to close the drag racing season on a rather elevated note. We wanted to maintain the extensive joy that the festive season gave rise to. Competitors and their machines were adequately informed of the relevance of the event and based on the scorching performances during eliminations, they understood and were executing [...]

DRAG RACING : FULL THROTTLE 5 – THE FINAL LETDOWN? (Part 5)

January 8th, 2018

Full Throttle 5, based on the rapid-fire bursts which were unapologetically audible on the 1320 at Vernamfield on Dec 17, was poised to be the riveting cliffhanger we all anticipated. There were noteworthy displays of awesome speed and there was a palpable crescendo of euphoric excitement when the Gods of Horspower -10 seconds and quicker [...]

DRAG RACING : FULL THROTTLE 5 – THE FINAL LETDOWN? PART 4

January 5th, 2018

The 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso is an affront to the philosophy which conceived and delivered electric and autonomous vehicles. At a time when ccs are on a ridiculous diet, the machine boasts a DOHC 48-valve 6.3 liter V-12. In the horsepower department, Caymanas Park respectfully declined the challenge – 680 hp @ 8000 rpm, capable of [...]

DRAG RACING : FULL THROTTLE 5 – THE FINAL LETDOWN? PART 3

January 2nd, 2018

Hello 2018! How are you? What do you have planned for us motorsports peeps? Yes, impatient we are. Take your time. We still have unfinished business from 2017. We will rev away with that! Our tardy arrival did not go unnoticed. Cory’s (Delano Fraser) remark said it all ” Late as usual!” Lol. Unfortunately, we [...]

DRAG RACING : FULL THROTTLE 5 – THE FINAL LETDOWN? PART 2

December 31st, 2017

Samoa and other places have already welcomed 2018. You have never heard of Samoa? As we welcome 2018, I will avoid the temptation to be both philosophical and profound. I will be succinct. My message remains the same – SHOW LOVE! I am convinced that Jamaica is the Dubai of the Caribbean. Do you see [...]

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