GUYANESE Rayden Persaud is putting in the work in Canada as he romped to another podium finish, this time karting at the Shannonville Raceway.

He was able to pick up a second place finish, representing Innnisfil Karting Club (IKC) in the Canadian Karting Championship (CKC).

Competing in the KZ Junior class, Rayden had a horrid start to his weekend after blowing his engine in qualifying, so he was not able to set a time.

He missed the pre-final as well as his team succirred to find an engine to replace the damaged unit. Luckily, they managed to get one in time for the finals in which he entered.

After a bad start, he managed to work his way up the pack to second where he stood atop the podium.

According to Rayden, “I feel really good at the moment, especially with all the troubles we had and I’m happy with the progress I’ve been making here in Canada.

Two weeks ago, he was able to pick up third after starting at the back of the grid. His reflexes allowed him a better start than two competitors which he quickly capitalised on to move up to third.

Persaud, who competes in the GT Motorsports Grand Prix, currently leads the 125cc junior class after two wins and one fourth place finish in the last round earlier this month.

He had support from Stefan Jeffrey and Joe Laluni. (ssookran@guyanachronicle.com)