MORE than 100 competitors have already signed up for this weekend’s Berbice Invasion Drag race meet organised and hosted by the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC).

Set for the Rose Hall Canje Berbice Airstrip, the event marks the first foray of drag racing action to the ancient county and competitors are signaling their intention to be a part of history.

According to club Vice-President Shairaz Roshandin, more than one hundred competitors had registered for the event up to mid-day yesterday.

“My last check at the club showed more than 100 persons already signed up for the event with a final count to be determined. We had to close off registration because there was so much interest and we also wanted to be able to ensure that we could pull off the event.”

“The level of support from the ancient county is heartening to say the least. People have already been calling the office to ask where they can get their tickets to buy and what they can bring in all sorts of things.”

The GMR&SC V-P added that based on the large influx of competitors, they are aiming for a strict 11:00hrs start to ensure that fans get the most of the day.

“Like I said, we have over 100 competitors set for the event which means that we are pleading with spectators to come up early and let’s get started on time. We have a packed day of racing.”

“To our spectators, we understand that you want to get as close to the racing action as possible but we are asking you to adhere to our marshals and our safety personnel when they are giving instructions. We want you to have a safe and fun day of racing.”

The event is set to invade the Rose Hall Canje Airstrip from 11:00hrs on Sunday with tickets being $2000 dollars for adults and $1000 for kids.