GMR&SC to conclude incomplete classes on April 10

…free entry for fans and spectators

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) is apologising to its fans, spectators and racers for its failure to complete the March 27 Quarter-Mile Return drag race meet, and has announced that the incomplete classes would be held on April 10, 2022 and that fans and spectators would be able to gain free entry.
In a release, the GMR&SC has said, “Following the events of the Quarter-Mile Return meet, we feel the need to clear the air on several issues regarding the event and the way forward for those competitors who were not able to run their time brackets; namely: the fifteen (15) second, the fourteen (14) second and thirteen (13) second time brackets.
“The premature end to the day was a result of the fading light combined with the fact that spectators had crowded both the start and finish lines, making it impossible for any more races to be run off.
“At that time, the Team Mohamed’s GTR Godzilla was attempting a ‘bye’ (single) run for the strip record, a run that had to be abandoned due to the circumstances stated above. We wish to state that while we are grateful for the fan support, which was considered to be one of the largest in recent history for drag racing, we also wish to remind those spectators that their safety and the safety of our competitors, marshals and officials are of paramount importance. As such, we have convened a special committee to firstly identify where the shortfalls occurred on March 27, and to recommend changes to prevent its recurrence.

Sensor malfunctions and system errors
We are cognizant of the fact that there were at least two instances of a prolonged period (when) we were unable to carry on any events. These were in full due to a malfunctioning down-track sensor which, after investigation, resulted from ardent race supporters unintentionally dis-aligning the instruments used for timing, and the fact that the senor itself failed shortly after.
“On separate occasions, we were forced to shut down the timing system, re-align the sensors, and in one case change an entire sensor before re-starting the system and resuming racing. This takes time, hence the lag in racing action. In the future, we are planning to ensure that the area where these instruments are placed remains sterile of fans and other persons who may unintentionally upset the equipment.”

Incomplete classes and events
After careful deliberations with all stakeholders, the GMR&SC has said, it has decided that those incomplete classes would have one day of planned action. A majority of the competitors have confirmed this as the most amicable way forward. After said deliberations, April 10, 2022 is the proposed date only for the completion of these classes.

Free entry for fans and spectators
The GMR&SC has also noted that while it had let its fans and racing enthusiasts down by not completing the event in a timely manner, the GMRSC owes it to the fans to make it up as much as possible. As such, it has been decided that when the completion of the fifteen (15) second, the fourteen (14) second and thirteen (13) second time brackets is hosted, proposed for April 10 2022, all fans would be allowed to enter the venue free of cost.
The GMR&SC has said it is imperative that fans understand that adherence to the marshals and officials is of the utmost importance to ensuring that the day is run off effectively and safely.
Fans are also reminded to follow the flow of traffic.
As a club, the GMR&SC is looking forward to ensuring that events go off without a hitch.