Trinidadian racers confident ahead of International Drag Meet: drivers impressed with condition of track

All roads will inevitably be leading to the South Dakota Circuit at Timehri, EBD this Sunday, when the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) hosts the year’s second International Drag Race Meet. The circuit will come alive as racers from all across the Caribbean seek to dominate the activities and create some upsets for the local daredevils.

The contingent from the twin-island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago is rather optimistic ahead of the action. Sharing his assessment of the track, TT racer Sheldon Bissessar has said, “After landing, we decided to come and see what the track is like. It is very impressive; I think we will be able to run the cars pretty hard. The traction looks like it is going to be the way it is supposed to be, so we looking to go and put on a show with the other guys here.

“We want to go and do some testing and be very well prepared for Sunday, and do something good: good ET’s, good MPH, and put on a big show for the crowd,” he revealed.

Further, Bissessar related that Team Mohamed’s GTR is very impressive and the twin-island republic’s drivers will have their hands full, and if they want to cause any upsets, they will have to work hard.

The experienced Bissessar has noted that the TT drivers will be banking on their experience to try to remain on top despite the stiff competition.

Another TT driver, Kevin Rebiero, who controls the 1JZ RX-7, is impressed with the condition of the track, and is expecting to do better in Guyana that he has done in his homeland. Rebiero is optimistic that his 1JZ will do well in comparison to the other drivers with the 2JZ.

“We come to show the 2JZ guys what the 1JZ can do,” he shared. “It is man and machine at the end of the day, and anything can happen.”

Miguel Pustam, who drives the Rail car, has said he is excited to commence testing. He is convinced that the circuit is in excellent condition, and he said they intend to give Team Mohamed’s some competition.

“The facility looks great. We are hoping that the testing goes well, as the competition looks really stiff. It’s going to be a good little competition for Team Mohamed’s cars, so come out and see it,” he posited.

Get with the times

Team Mohamed’s are the current holders of the quarter-mile record, which is 7.501 seconds. The second fastest time is 7.515 seconds, and that is also held by Team Mohamed’s, as is the third fastest time of 7.695 seconds. The first and second record times were created by the Nissan GTR “Godzilla”, while the third record was created by the Pro Mod car.

Meanwhile, fans who were unable to pick up their tickets prior to race day would have no worries, since tickets would be on sale on Sunday at the South Dakota Track at Timehri. Tickets for the event cost $2000 for adults and $1000 for kids, while VIP and VVIP arrangements cost $30,000 and $40,000 respectively.