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Rising Star – Nicholas ‘Tazz’ Barnes at play!

January 29th, 2015

Jamaicans are gifted, highly creative and talented individuals. We usually leave an indelible print of achievement when we apply our God-given abilities, assisted by hard work. I usually explain that what you see today is not the product of today’s investment. On the contrary, it is the product of the numerous hours spent preparing, away [...]

WRC 2015 – up and running! (highlights)

January 28th, 2015

Which motorsports discipline can be described as the all-terrain king, the weather-master, the slope-slayer, the tarmac-militant and the cojones-builder – all in the same breath. You will search, but I assure you, you will not find a substitute. Rallysport embraces every act of nature and applauds any complex but thrilling scenario that organizers can find [...]

Volkswagen Polo R WRC stomps the yard!

January 27th, 2015

I have always stated that I am a ‘wagonist’. I will not apologize. The WRC is a championship I have always followed closely, but, blame my cable provider or the coverage my limited package offers, I got lost in a forest on a Stage of the GB rally! Thankfully, my bearings returned. I repented and [...]

I want to drive this machine!

January 19th, 2015

Confessions are not usually highly anticipated events. On the contrary, confessions have a habit of creating unavoidably awkward and potentially, embarrassing moments. And as such, many, if not all of us, would prefer to adopt the shape, form and poise of one of those mega-machines used to create tunnels, to ensure that we could dig [...]

WRC machines prepare for Monte Carlo!

January 16th, 2015

WRC is the eager bunny! It is still a discipline that ignores everything that nature has to hurl its way. Rain,snow, hail, sleet – the motto remains the same – 6-flat-don’t cut! WRC machines have transformed over time but their thirst for adrenalin-delivering feats have diminished in no way, shape or form. Rally Monte Carlo [...]

Maximum Attack!

January 14th, 2015

Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to the 2015 edition of the Motorsports blog! How do I want to rev-off the new year? I will tell you – Maximum Attack! Rallysport usually leads the other disciplines – it is usually out of the blocks before the starter-gun goes! WRC is already in full-flight, with Rally Monte [...]

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