Motor Sports : A Jamaica Gleaner Blog

Drifting: Mad Mike Whiddett at Goodwood – barbarous!

June 30th, 2014

I have no experience behind the wheel of one of these high-horsepower rotary monsters. But, if my genie appeared, I have no doubt what one of my wishes would be. Mike Whiddett’s Badbull machine in action – words fail.. (click below) Badbull at Goodwood! Cecil Munroe Gleaner On-Line

Rally: Rumble in the orchard! (Tru-Juice)

June 29th, 2014

Last weekend, time was a rather fierce enemy. Sunday was one of those days I would have opted for an I-Robot or a clone from the temperature-controlled laboratory. I was in need of assistance! Unfortunately, I am confined to 21st century existence and as

MotoGP: Marquez shines in the rain!

June 28th, 2014

Rain or shine Marc Marquez is the MotoGP Boss! If there was any doubt about his electrifying ability, a hope that he wears the dreaded Achilles heel, Marquez seized yet another opportunity in what he referred to as “dangerous” conditions, to prove that, like

Can the DTM Audi slaughter the Ford Focus at Bushy Park?

June 27th, 2014

The Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) did not launch its usual firestorm at Dover Raceway. Round 1 of the Championship is usually held at Dover Raceway in May, but for the 2014 season, Round 1 will ‘lift clutch’ and rev- off at the new

Formula 1: Williams outfoxed – Rosberg wins!

June 23rd, 2014

Williams-Martini Racing is one of those teams with a legitimate claim if they announce that they have been there and done that. Ask Team Chief, Frank Williams and I am certain he will beam with pride when he recounts stories about Damon Hill, Jacques

Circuit Racing: TA-1 – the end of a pulsating era?

June 20th, 2014

I was told but somehow I was like a deer caught in blinding headlights. I was trapped by disbelief, stunned by an imaginary Police tool. TA-1 was being sold! I can distinctly remember when I learnt that David Summerbell bought the rights to one

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