GMR&SC priming for second Essequibo Drag Race event
Drag racing action returns to Essequibo on October 20 (Sudhir Deokie photo)
The second edition of the Essequibo Drag Race, to be held at the Mainstay/Whyaka airstrip on October 20, is being primed to be a bigger event than the first one.
With the first edition having been an unconditional success, the club has decided to have the second edition added to their official calendar of sporting activities, especially in view of the overwhelming support received from the communities and racing fans on the Essequibo Coast.
According to the club, drag racers from all across Guyana have already begun signing up electronically to participate in the event, and a number of vehicles from as far away as Berbice are expected to be featured.
The 2024 edition is also expected to feature even more competition from Georgetown and East Bank Demerara as several ‘grudge matches’ have already been set.
Following a partially-rained-out day of racing at the International Drag Race Meet at the Timehri circuit last August, many competitors will be setting their sights on this event.
Many drivers had failed to put “their best foot forward” at that event, and are now eager to show that they are more than what had been showcased.
And also, the onus is now on the GMR&SC to put on an even bigger show than the 2023 installment. In this regard, the club has announced a drift exhibition on the same day to introduce fans to the art of motorsport.
In the coming days, the club would announce who the exhibiting cars and drivers will be, but big names are expected to invade the Essequibo region.
