AN unfortunate event on Sunday curtailed the GT Callouts-organised Drag and Dexterity event at the South Dakota Circuit.
Speedy response by onlookers and officials averted a sensitive situation after a driver and his Honda CRX lost control of his car, which went into the runoff areas before going airborne then flipping twice before coming to a halt in the empty circuit racing stands before the second turn of the Circuit.
However, rapid response from the marshals and ambulance officials ensured that the driver was cleared from the wreckage as quickly as possible before being taken by ambulance to town and treated for a fractured ankle.
Meanwhile, an official of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has contended that while the incident was unfortunate, all the safety precautions were in place and responded well.
The source noted that while racing is dangerous, drivers and teams need to take more precautions when entering events, citing six-point roll cages for cars and proper safety harnesses and helmets.
Before that, however, there were two classes completed, with Rayon Brijpal winning the 1500cc Class and Balram Ramdeo prevailing in the 1600cc.