By Stephan Sookram

AS RACING fans count down the days to this weekend’s National Race of Champions First Round, one rider is confident of producing a good showing for fans.Matthew Vieira, who dominated the local class of bikes last November, has backed himself to once again come out on top of the competition.
According to the young Vieira, “Things are looking great. Though I didn’t get to practise much, I’m feeling great. I’m basically all set right now, as the bike ran well last November so I am not in favour of troubling the settings.”
He noted that his confidence for this meet comes as a result of the last outing on the track where he produced some dominant performances, adding, “I hope to give my fans what they deserve to see a great race and hopefully performing at my best.”
Looking ahead, the rider singled out cousin and former Caribbean and Guyana Champion Stephen Vieira as one person he will be keeping his eye on.
“Stephen is definitely a man to look at. He was the champion for many years, he is an amazing rider. I learned a lot from racing with him and no doubt he has a lot more experience but nevertheless I’ll ride at my very best and I know that’s good enough.”
His Triumph Daytona is sponsored by Game Express, Mohamed’s Enterprises and Truck Masters.
GTT and Fly Jamaica are the main sponsors of the Championship to date and admission has been set at $500 per child and $1 000 per adult
Race time is 09:30hrs.