SAMANTHA Foster of Durban Backlands, Georgetown has won the drawing of the Shell Gas Station VIP Ferrari Experience, and will proceed to Amsterdam in Belgium from August 22nd to 24th to witness the Belgian F1 Grand Prix.The competition was started on February 25, and motorist using Shell V-Power Gasoline were required to fill up coupons after purchasing a certain value of the gasoline. Approximately three hundred thousand (300,000) contestants participated.

Samantha Foster would be allowed to have a friend of her choice accompany her to witness the races, and both persons would be subjected to VIP treatment, which includes getting to meet with the drivers; getting to see live “Behind the scenes” action; and spending money of US$1000 (Gy$200,000).

Speaking at the drawing on Friday, General Manager of Shell Guyana Inc, Barbadian Mr. Orlando Buxell, congratulated Ms Foster and spoke about the famed Guyanese hospitality. He said Guyana is one of the most attractive nations in the Caribbean, and the Shell company will work hard to promote Guyana. He also said the company he heads is well known for selling good products.
By Asif Hakim