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Circuit Racing: Which machine should replace TA-1?

August 31st, 2015

Barbados will host the CMRC brigade in September. Words being exchanged in local motorsports conversations suggest that the Reggae Racers will fly the Jamaican flag without one of our most dominant racers in the modern era, David ‘King’ Summerbell Jr, behind the wheel of his once reliable steed, the AMS built ( originally) Mitsubishi Evo [...]

MotoGP: Lorenzo stumbles, Marquez crashes and Rossi wins!

August 30th, 2015

At the Siverstone GP, caught in the moment and possibly annoyed with happenings in Formula One, the commentator flung a bruising punch. He spoke words to the effect of – Formula One fans, eat your hearts out! This is MotoGP at Silverstone! I found his remarks amusing but accurate! MotoGP at Silverstone was delivering what [...]

Circuit Racing: Emancipation of Speed – from the driver’s seat!

August 25th, 2015

It is my view that we should express appreciation for the hard work done by the unpaid individuals who promote Jamaican motorsports. They are on no one’s payroll. They endure the elements, wear a smile and release their handiwork simply because they have an unyielding passion for the sport. Modern technology has allowed us to [...]

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton cruises to victory!(Belgian GP)

August 23rd, 2015

Champions rise when questioned. Lewis Hamilton has been criticized for his jet-setter lifestyle. He has been refered to as a socialite who maintains numerous A-listers as his friends – Bad Girl R… But, what will remain unquestioned, is his prowess behind the wheel of a F1 machine and his uncanny ability to effortlessly wring it [...]

Formula 1: Will Hamilton win the Belgium GP?

August 22nd, 2015

Rosberg justified the megabucks F1 drivers are paid on Friday. The danger attached to motorsports is known and accepted and we are occasionally reminded in dramatic fashion. During practice on Friday, Rosberg’s rear tyre decided that it will endure no further abuse. The tyre exploded, ripping itself to shreds, oblivious of the fact that Rosberg [...]

Circuit Racing: The West is Best? (Emancipation of Speed)

August 21st, 2015

Circuit racing, for more reasons than my eight fingers and two thumbs can count, like Jamaica’s economy, has been in a vicious free-fall for a longer time-frame than the JRDC will admit. But, this is not to suggest that considerable thought, effort and coordinated effort have not been utilised to dig success from failure’s grasp. [...]

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