Peter 'Bull' Thompson -Colin Hamilton/Freelance Photographer

Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment Coordinator

The last time they clashed at Dover, it was in the rain and Doug Gore and his sibling, Matthew, drew first blood.

Peter 'Bull' Thompson has since acquired a new turbo engine and seems ready to upstage the Mitsubishi Evolution cars of the Gore brothers, at the Father's Day race meet, scheduled for June 17.

But it will not be an easy task for the 52-year-old Thompson, who is undoubtedly the most experienced race driver currently competing at the Dover raceway circuit.

The Gores and Team MoBay are well-prepared and are anxiously awaiting the green flag from the marshals.

"Doug Gore's car is really fast and I am trying something to get some more power out of my engine," Thompson chuckled.

The lanky, bald-headed driver disclosed that he has installed a small turbo engine and his mechanics are now tuning up the car at a garage on the south coast.

"We are hoping to complete our preparation within the next two days," said Thompson.

The quality of some of the mechanics who prepare these racing cars is now on the line, based on the performance of some cars at the Easter meet.

In lieu of this, reports are that David Summerbell has sent his Mitsubishi Evolution car to Montego Bay for Doug Gore's mechanic, Kenroy Brooks, to get it ready for the upcoming competition.

"We will test-drive it, then make a list of the concerns before we start correcting them," said Brooks. "I really want to see Summerbell's car up andrunning because I am looking forward to the clash between him and Doug."

Summerbell said he is still shellshocked from the series of misfortunes he has suffered since the start of the circuit racing season.

In the meantime, Doug Gore is hungry for action.

"We have installed a more modern and high-tech suspension, which will be able to cool down the shocks even while the car is still driving," a confident Gore told The Gleaner.

He has since passed on his previous suspension to his brother, Matthew, who is currently second in the standings of the Caribbean Drivers Championship.

"The suspension I gave to Matthew are in great condition and he should be alot more competitive," noted Doug Gore.