Driver optimistic of successful November 16 race meet

WHILE many will argue that this year belongs to Kristian Jeffrey and his monstrous ‘Evo’, one driver has been making some noise of his own and with just five more days before the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC), the South Dakota Circuit will be more than just a battleground. 

The CMRC is the Caribbean’s biggest event on its calendar of events for racing and this year, just like many others, the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club will be hosting the third and final leg in Guyana.
Behind the wheels, Buy Me Auto Sales and Banks Beer-branded Mazda Miata Danny Persaud is enjoying one of his most successful year in his racing career; something he hopes will transcend to podium finishes on Sunday.
Persaud competes in Group 4 with the likes of Kristian and his father Kevin, along with Mark Vieira, his brother Paul, Vishok Persaud, Ryan Rahaman, Irfaan Kalamadeen and Andrew King just to name a few.
Jamaica, Trinidad &Tobago and Barbados have all sent their best drivers and their machines to Guyana and according to Persaud he is patiently waiting on Sunday so that he can put his car which he says is dependable on the track.
“I haven’t done much work on it because it’s been working almost perfect,” Persaud told Chronicle Sport who visited his Garnett Street garage. “It’s just a matter of working out a few fine areas before taking to the track on Sunday, so, basically, I’m ready to race.”
Asked about his thoughts on the competition this year, Persaud highlighted: “We’ve got for the first time or as long as I could remember, the most cars in the group and it’s only good for the sport. I don’t have fears or anything, just to go out and race now. Everyone is a threat and can win at any given time. But I will also be competing in Group 3 well.”
Persaud believes “this will be one of the biggest race meets we’ll ever have in Guyana. I see everyone coming out and even in the lower groups; the guys are all putting all into making sure that their cars are working perfect so they can give the fans a show.”

(By Rawle Toney)