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Drag Racing: Dean Shaw and Craig Lue in Cayman

January 31st, 2010

Jamaica and Cayman have always maintained a healthy relationship. They (Caymanians) hate to be reminded but, Jamaica was the crown jewel to Great Britain back in the day and the governor who was sent from Britain would be responsible for Jamaican and Caymanian affairs, but he would reside in Jamaica. History (and Geography) brought us [...]

Formula One: Testing begins in February

January 28th, 2010

Seasoned Formula 1 fans must have a brightly colored circle around the month of March on their calendar. Why? The 2010 Formula One season begins in March (12th to 14th) with the Grand Prix in Bahrain! I can hear the high pitched engine notes now. Pre- season activities are now in high gear and race [...]

Drifting at Dover!

January 26th, 2010

When major motorsports events are staged at idyllic locations on the international scene, it is the norm to have a weekend of activities celebrating/honoring the automobile, sport-bike etc. The activities are essentially designed to maximize the fun factor and the experience for the fans, who usually take over the city/town and make it their own [...]

Formula One: Schumacher’s return

January 25th, 2010

Michael Schumacher will return to Formula 1 at the European Grand Prix in August (’09). I have read where persons are expressing concern about his fitness, his neck injury, how his return may affect his career and if he can quickly adjust to the differences between the present car and the car he was [...]

Ethanol (E 10 – 90 and 87) : Sweet or Sour ?

January 22nd, 2010

In most cultures people resist change. Change is usually rejected and frowned upon by the common man. One of the ways through which this stigma is fought is through the use of a public education program. I remember when PETROJAM had an event at the National Stadium to roll out its ethanol products (E10). [...]

MotoGP: Stoner ready for 2010

January 20th, 2010

Casey Stoner was plagued by health issues during his MotoGP campaign last season (2009). As such despite strong performances in the early rounds, he was forced to miss three rounds as the team, Ducati Marlboro, attempted to address the medical needs of their ailing star. The two months break was time well spent and [...]

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