Nobrega spectacular in unceasing moments of thrills
The day’s champion, Steven Nobrega, receives one of his many awards from event representative Elizabeth Fraser-Moonsammy
Some unceasing moments of thrills, speed and power to the spectators delight was on offer yesterday at the Aruwai Dirt Track as scores of spectators gathered to witness Summer Regatta at the said venue.
And if the races itself with the atmosphere it provided and the MC Irwin Washington, who was brought all the way from the USA was not enough to entertain the spectators then Steven Nobrega did. At age 20 he dominated all of the races finishing first by several bike lengths.
The day’s proceedings was off to a late start but it was definitely worth the wait as the atmosphere was conducive for entertainment, relaxation, a bath at the nearby waterfall and most importantly the races.
At approximately 13:00hours the first race went off, it was the 125-450cc open which was sponsored by Courts. Nobrega won the first prize of $60,000.00 followed by Keiton Dougan and Ravin Ramcoomar in second and third respectively. They took home prize money of $30,000.00 and $20,000.00. All other races fall in the 125-450 cc categories.
Nobrega dominated the second race which was sponsored by the office of the Prime Minister while Conroy Cox and Dougan came in second and third in that order. The purse for that event was $30,000.00, $20,000.00 and $10,000.00.
The third race which was sponsored by Digicel was probably the most exciting of the first three as Cox led Nobrega for one and a half laps, the first time Nobrega actually was challenge. However, Nobrega held his posture and overtook Cox as they approached the second lap. It finished with Nobrega, Cox and Jardine as the top three.
The first three races were three laps but the fourth was a one lap sprint sponsored by Aruwai and Nobrega did not come up short as he won once more to complete his fourth win while Dougan and Jardine finished second and third respectively.
The next three races finished in identical order with Nobrega leading the way followed by Dougan and Jardine in that order. These races were sponsored by Prakash and sons general store, Pandit Service Station and Imam and Dickie Yassin. All first to third place finishers in all the events received cash and trophies immediately after each race.
It was no surprised Nobrega dominated the day’s event with skill and aggression because he was the first rider testing the track from as early as 10:30 hours while most of the other riders went into their races with just a few test rides.
Prior to the races owner of Aruwai Resort Chunilall Baboolall expressed his gratitude to all who collaborated to make this event possible and he promised to make this a bigger venture by the time of the next edition. There was also a prayer and a lap of honour.
Also in attendance were Bartica’s Mayor Gifford Marshall and Regional Chairman Mr. Gordon Bradford.
Bradford praised the organizing committee while stating he would be supportive of anything that positively showcase region seven and is good for the country’s development.
In addition there were sufficient police to provide security and ambulance in case of any accident or incidents.
The two day activity will continue today with the power boat races at the Aruwai Resort where 12 races will be featured in the 225 horse power (hp), 200 hp, 75 hp and 40 hp categories.
Some of the top contenders expected to participate are team Jaguars, Cyze Boys from Pomeroon, Flash, Quicksilver and 316.
If you missed the first day then you would not want to let this lifetime opportunity elapse without getting to witness, so the place to be from 09:30 hours in the morning is Aruwai Resort.
