By Glenroy Sinclair, Staff ReporterMOTORSPORTS fans are in for a grand treat on Easter Monday when the intense rivalry between the country's leading circuit racing drivers continue at Dover raceway in St. Ann.
Dubbed 'Carnival of Speed', the meet which is being promoted by the Jamaica Race Drivers Club (JRDC), is expected to attract over 50 modified racing cars.
"The 10-race programme will begin at 10:00 a.m.," said Willie Worton, General Secretary of the JRDC.
Instead of the customary qualifying sessions for grid position, the promoters have instituted a reverse grid situation where winners of previous events will start at the back of the pack in the next race.
The battle for supremacy on the track will centred around the top drivers from Montego Bay, St. James, Mandeville, St. Elizabeth and Kingston.
SUMMERBELL OUT
Despite the absence of the Caribbean's number one rated driver, David Summerbell Jnr., the drivers scheduled to compete are no pushovers.
"I am taking a short break from all motoring events. I am just focusing on business," said Summerbell Jnr., who lost two engines after attempts to prepare two racing cars this season.
Veteran driver Peter Rae said his preparation is well advanced and he is looking forward to the rivalry in the Formula Super V Series, better known as the Single Seater Series.
Junior Barnes said he has done a few modifications to his Mitsubishi Evolution V. His main threat will be Peter Rae, Chippy Addison and Willie Worton.
An upbeat Richie Rearie said his colleagues in Montego Bay are in high spirits and ready for the battle on the track.
GOOD COMPETITION
"We always give good competition. Personally speaking, I am a bit behind with my preparations but I will be ready," said Rearie.
Among the list of competitors are Steve Sirgany, the Kingston-based, a Caribbean Drivers Championship winner in 1991.
He and Robert Moyston have come out of retirement. They have not raced at Dover for the last five years. Both are said to be in fine form and eager for action.
"Apart from circuit racing, there will be over 20 bicycle riders in action, motor bikers, plus dirt bikers," said Worton. "The races promise to be very interesting and challenging."
According to Worton, the JRDC's main objective is to revive and promote circuit racing at Dover. Over the last six weeks club members have kept busy renovating the spectator facilities and painting and implementing additional safety measures at the track.
