Testing begins, qualifying on today

THE weather at the South Dakota Circuit wasn’t the only thing that was hot, as the clock winds down to the most anticipated drag race event locally.
Yesterday’s testing did not disappoint and set the tone for an exciting weekend of action, commencing today with qualifying for the 14-, 15- and 16-second cars.

120 are registered for the event, according to the latest count from the club with Suriname’s contingent continuing to arrive over the course of yesterday.
Today’s qualifying will begin at noon with the remaining classes set to qualify from 08:00hrs tomorrow.

The club is also advising patrons to get their tickets early for the event, with tickets being available at the Thomas Lands office and on Sunday at the venue
Tickets for the event cost $2 000 for adults and $1 000 for kids, while VIP and VVIP (both all inclusive) cost $30 000 and $40 000, respectively. Tickets will also be on sale at the venue on race day. Persons are reminded that the club’s office will not be open today.

The VIP package features reserved secured parking, cocktails and shots, Igloo products for all, burgers, Buffalo wings, BBQ, grilled beef & chicken and other finger foods. The VVIP package includes more of the same, but better placement to witness the action.

VIP and VVIP tickets are on sale at the following locations: John Lewis Styles (Georgetown), Igloo Ice Cream Shoppe (Providence), Flamboyant Supermarket (Eccles), Joseph Music Store (Vreed-en-Hoop), M&R Auto Sales (Cornelia Ida), Vick’s Fix It Cellphone Repairs (Parika), Dada’s Grill (Tuschen Public Road), Tropical View Hotel (Campbell Avenue), S&S Supermarket (Lusignan), KK Gas Station (Unity), Choke Gas Station (LBI), Choke Gas Station (Strathspey), Big B (UG Road), Poonai’s Pharmacy (Rose Hall Town), Pharmcare Pharmacy (Evil Eyes, N/A).