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Race Car of the Year!

December 31st, 2015

Culture is the way of life of a people and if not understood, misinterpretations float like buoyant clouds. I stepped in the wholesale. The rotund lady ordered a quarter pound of salted fish – an ordinary request. Then she threw in the complicated aspect. She modified her selection by dictating – “Mi want a pretty [...]

Drag Challenge#5 – ‘Tis the season to be fast! Part 3

December 26th, 2015

At the Nestle Supligen Drag Challenge#5, the turbocharged 10 seconds machine paradigm was challenged – again. Please bear in mind that we have mastered the art of leaping to the summit of the horsepower mountain. The 500 horsepower formula is readily available – 12 machines made the final cut. And after the wastegates barked, the [...]

Drag Challenge#5 – ‘Tis the season to be fast! Part 2

December 25th, 2015

Esquire’s hosts are arguing about Tesla’s P90D and Mercedes’ C-63 AMG S. The price tag on both machines when interpreted in patois means - “mi caan afford them!” So, my bearings are now appropriately aligned and I am leaning on the NDRC’s 5 star hotel which retains a permanent spot on the airstrip, 40 meters [...]

Drag Challenge#5 -’Tis the season to be fast! Part 1

December 25th, 2015

It was foretold. It was stated. It was written. It was typed. Blame me, if it was not translated and as such the message which was conveyed in the assembled letters which comprised the blog - N/A will put boost to the test – escaped your cognitive capabilities. The Nestle Supligen Drag Challenge #5, in cricketing [...]

Rally Jamaica 2015: Simon Jean-Joseph – Part 2

December 22nd, 2015

In a world littered with underachieving, egocentric, neophytes, an encounter with a composed, charismatic, sociable and accomplished rallysport driver, is rather refreshing. When Simon exited the vehicle, he was ambushed by the TVJ crew. A few words were traded and he returned to the machine. An interview was conducted and photos were taken. When the [...]

Rally Jamaica 2015: Simon Jean-Joseph – Part 1

December 22nd, 2015

It was Tuesday, November 10,2015. Someone posting from a ‘JEFF’ account, indicated – “Simon Jean Josephs is also a confirmed entry”. Rally fans reacted accordingly – “Rally here jus turn up another click”. Another fan said – “Now we talking”. But, there is always an individual who occupies the hermit’s post and as such he [...]

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