Hints at adding event to annual calendar

LAST weekend’s historic drag race event in Essequibo was met with resounding support from both racers and fans according to vice president of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sport Club, Mohamed S. Roshandin.

The one-day event, which took place at the Mainstay Airstrip in the Cinderella County, drew crowd support that lined the sides of the strip.
So much so that the club is considering doing another event next year according to Roshandin.

“We were blown away by the support by the crowds and the fans and everyone here. We couldn’t have asked for better on our first visit here.”
Even last [Saturday] evening, at our car show on the tarmac, you could feel that there was a lot of energy going around; a lot of excitement to see these cars out here.”
I knew the sport had fans in Essequibo but not this much. We have definitely found another place with which to host drag racing and it’s definitely something we are going to do next year”

Roshandin added that the support from the racers as well, in planning and executing the event made it the success that it was.

“We cannot begin to thank those that made the trip; the cars that came from Georgetown to support the event made all the difference and we are grateful to them.”
He explained that other drivers who just came to spectate have already begun making plans to attend the next event.

Sunday’s event was done via the ‘Hand-drop’ system with competitors and fans also praising the speediness and effectiveness of the event.