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MOTORSPORTS : HKS EXPOSED!

February 28th, 2018

I totally abhor cliches and as such I refrain from referring to them. But there are occasions when nothing but a cliche can aptly capture a moment or a scenario. In this case there are few entities, organizations, outfits or tuning shops which elicit all things JDM than HKS. If HKS requires an introduction you [...]

F1 : TESTING IS IN HIGH GEAR!

February 28th, 2018

There is no better indicator, except that which Spice offers, that the season is upon us than what is unfolding at Barcelona at present. As I sated earlier, every machine is in the building, devoid of preseason attire and now dressed in battle garb. Yes, we will not see the full arsenal but there is [...]

F1 : WHO WILL CHALLENGE HAMILTON?

February 26th, 2018

The wait is over. The formal unveiling and press talk shop is over. The machines are being hurled into action and the controversial halo element is now visible for all to see! Testing is in full throttle mode and there is no doubt that all parties are watching with more than casual interest. Alonso remains [...]

DRAG RACING IN PORTLAND? PART 2

February 25th, 2018

Is it beyond reality’s realm to accept that our drag racing/motorsports Mecca – Vernamfield – has abandoned us? Hilary Jardine and others could speak to Vernamfield’s revered relevance in Jamaica’s motorsports history. I have seen images of happenings at the spot which, even though they were arrested by the mundane black and white technology of [...]

DRAG RACING IN PORTLAND? PART 1

February 25th, 2018

The NDRC’s Final Showdown, held in December 2017, some felt, was truly the final showdown. Based on mutterings from people in the know, the NDRC would no longer host events at Vernamfield. This tangible fear was laid to rest when, prior to the final blip of the throttle, an announcement declared that the NDRC would [...]

SEARCHING FOR A NEW RACE-CAR?

February 23rd, 2018

My respect will always be directed in ATL’s direction for the aggressive manner in which the organization has positively altered the Jamaican automobile landscape. Copied but appropriate – ATL embraced GO BIG OR GO HOME and snatched an Audi TT-R DTM machine. DOUG ‘HOLLYWOOD’ GORE In the more than capable hands of Doug ‘Hollywood’ Gore, [...]

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