The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) has announced the staging of ‘Drag Wars 2’, the second event for the month of July.
Scheduled to get off to an exhilarating start on July 29 at the Timehri based South Dakota drag strip, the event will be of an international flavour.
Daredevils from at least three countries including the neighbouring Suriname and the twin-island republic of Trinidad & Tobago, will do battle with the local speed demons according to a source close to the GMR&SC.
Vice-President of the GMR&SC, Shairaz Roshandin, in an invited comment, revealed that Tropical Shipping has signed on as the marquee sponsor of the highly anticipated event.
An official statement from the club noted that, “Tropical Shipping, which is a leading transportation and logistics solutions provider, will facilitate the seamless transportation of race cars from the Caribbean to Guyana for high-profile motor racing events. With its extensive network, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to exceptional service, Tropical Shipping will ensure a reliable and efficient shipping experience for all involved parties.”
Meanwhile, Mahendra Boodhoo, the head of GMR&SC stated, “We (GMR&SC) are happy to have Tropical Shipping as the official shipping company for Guyana Motor Racing. We recognise the significance of motorsports in Guyana and will continue to grow our international events by providing secure and timely transportation for race cars. Tropical Shipping’s extensive experience in the shipping industry and our commitment to competitor’s satisfaction ensure we exceed all involved parties’ expectations.”
This event was initially scheduled to get off to a flying start in May but inclement weather forced the organisers to postpone it to this month end.
At Drag Wars 1.0, Most of the big names in Guyana’s Drag Racing came to the line and several of the newcomers looked impressive. However, a well-organised and keen day of competition was curtailed following an incident with drivers Azruddin Mohamed (GT-R Nismo) and Denzel Hopkinson (Toyota Supra, commonly called ‘Kong’).
The South Dakota drag strip record is still held by Team Mohamed’s Pro-mod. A time of 7.036 seconds they set last August. Tickets will cost $2,500 for adults and children will pay $1,000.
