Bartica Summer Splash Regatta – Grass Track: Steven Nobrega takes Pro category, David DeNobrega is Novice champ
Hundreds of grass track fans and supporters were entertained to the fullest on Saturday when the Bartica Business Development Committee (BBDC) in association with Sean Jacobs brought off another of its multiple sporting events to mark the Bartica Summer Splash Regatta.
85cc overall winner Demetri Prowell (right) in the company of nine-year-old Lishon Lewis (second right) and the other competitors
Contested at the Mongrippa Hill Facility, it was an entertaining day of action as the competitors, some of whom were in daredevil mode, braved the slippery conditions brought on by the rain to entertain their supporters and fans.
The day’s action was well-received as was the performances of the youngest competitor of the day, nine-year-old Lishon Lewis.
Steven Nobrega, Professional category overall winner
When the action was done and dusted, emerging as the Professional overall winner was seasoned campaigner Steven Nobrega, who amassed 30 points by winning all the Pro races.
Conroy Cox took the runner-up position six points adrift with the third place going to Bobby Rasul with 18 points. The top three competitors in each category were all well-rewarded in the various events.
David De Nobrega took the top spot among the Novices with a total of 28 points; Shaquan Sawh was second overall with 20 points followed by Leandro Adams on 16 points.
Bu it was the 85cc events which captured the hearts and applause of the fans. This category attracted 14- and 15-year-old competitors with the youngest being the nine-year-old Lewis, who was the runner-up in one of the events; he led for two of the four laps before eventual winner Demetri Prowell took charge and won the event.
Prowell went on to take the overall trophy as close to one million in cash and other prizes were handed out.
Sponsors of the event were ANSA McAL, Timmerman’s Mining, Sheik’s Mining, Sir’s Service Station, Le-Mya Welcome, Rats Mining, Xclusive Minerals, Ambrose Construction & Cleaning Service, Mark and Elda’s Sports Bar, Futu’s Sports Bar, Pro Dental, Evvy’s Cakes and Treats, Wei Fung Restaurant, Tyree Outboard & Spares, W K Enterprise, Jamella’s Inn, Mark Scarder, Pandit & Sons Auto Spares, HML Logistics and Scarder’s Meat Centre.
