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FULL THROTTLE 4 – RACE AGAINST THE RAIN ! Part 1of 3

December 7th, 2017

The meteorologist will tell you that 2017 has displayed uncanny weather-related phenomena. Our tropical marine climate dictates that we are familiar with a wet season, but we were definitely in wet-overtime mode! The ‘rock’, being porous, was on the verge of dissolving into a useless pile of discarded minerals! I will concede that our land [...]

DRAG RACING IS ALIVE AND WELL!

December 4th, 2017

The recently concluded Full Throttle 4 at Vernamfield is further proof that despite the myriad problems plaguing the other motorsports disciplines, the NDRC has unearthed a knowledge-derived formula that works. Drag racing competitors and fans apparently were not in the mood to be separated from their passion by threats of rain or anything else for [...]

TRACK-MONSTERS : THE AMERICANS HAVE DEFEATED THE GERMANS!

November 30th, 2017

Auto enthusiasts have always accepted that the Europeans (think Italians and Germans) operate at an advanced level where go-fast machines and race cars are concerned. Yes, the Japanese caught up and delivered some scrumptious treats. Presumptuous Mazda won Le Mans, Nissan’s Godzilla ruled down under and elsewhere and the Supra dispersed mayhem on the 1320. [...]

F1 : NICO ROSBERG – RETIRED AND LOVING IT!

November 26th, 2017

Did you watch the final race of the 2017 F1 season? Were you even aware that F1 sped by this weekend? You will not be held accountable if you were derelict in your F1-fan duties. If you did not watch the race, I am always willing to serve. ABU DHABI GP 2017 Did you see [...]

MERCEDES BENZ – MACHINE! Part 2

November 26th, 2017

I admire the dedication of the Fortis faithful. The brave may fall but never yield – they say and despite the quest for Manning Cup glory stalling at a crucial stage, they collected the fragmented pieces and strolled into Jamaica’s cricket Mecca – Sabina Park and trounced STETHS. Well done! But I detect a few [...]

CIRCUIT RACING : MERCEDES BENZ – MACHINE!

November 25th, 2017

Socialization, the sociologist will tell you, plays a significant role in determining the path an individual travels as he/she wrestles with this thing called life. It is no different in motorsports. The machines we are exposed to, will always be on the receiving end of preferential treatment when we jump into the - machines we [...]

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