Drag racing often comes down to who has more power, and it is less about the skill of the driver on some occasions. It is just a quarter-mile of usually tear-away speed, and one team which is looking to make a lasting impression is Balram Auto Mechanics.
The group, which is bringing seven to eight cars pumped with speed to have all of
The Toyota Altezza is expected to compete in the unlimited class
their competitors watch their rear lights, said that it was up for the serious challenge that awaits.
Participating in drag racing for close to nine years now, there are some trophies in the Mechanics cabinet as February’s meet, which was curtailed by rain, saw one of their drivers, Pankraj Ramdeo winning the 15-second class and a finalist in the 14-second class. Romeo Singh in his Toyota Galanza won the 12-second class. They are moving up a notch with Nazrudeen Mohammed running in the 10-second class with a M5 BMW. The group is promising fans the thrills and sounds of deafening speed for which it has asked supporters to come out in their numbers. Commenting on the threat by the Trinidadians and Surinamese, they stated it
Romeo Singh will be back to defend his 12-second title
would be tough, but they were working to come out on top.
The event is sponsored by Tropical Shipping, JAPARTS, Mohamed’s Enterprise and ANSA McAL, with tickets being $1000 for adults and $500 for children. Start time is 09:00h.
