It was promised that this circuit meet would be one of the best ever on local soil, and anyone present would tell you it did not disappoint. This meet had everything – major accidents, close racing, superb passing, and beautiful girls!!

TRINIDAD DOMINATES!
But Barbados doesn’t go down without a fight as tragedy strikes!
May 1st. International Circuit

Photography by Gerrard Wilson
Article by Pedram Lalla

WOW! Oh my God! Did you see that? Bloody hell! Holy crap! Yikes! Jeez! What the (insert creative word here)! GASP!!!
Those were pretty much the most popular words and phrases of the day by everyone around, drivers and spectators alike. It was promised that this circuit meet would be one of the best ever on local soil, and anyone present would tell you it did not disappoint. This meet had everything – major accidents, close racing, superb passing, beautiful ladies, (wait was I supposed to include that last one?).

There was some level of disappointment and confusion present after Guyana had pulled out, followed by Sammy Cumberbatch of Barbados crashing his BMW M3 Powered Ford Escort in Friday practice. Nevertheless, the meet continued with the crowd not bothering to give a second thought to these occurrences.
Reason? Simple – they just didn’t get time to! Everyone’s minds was so preoccupied with the events on the track that it did not matter who was absent and why. It was eventually revealed, though, that Guyana had pulled out due to apparent fear of our racers, as well as difficulty after their major flood in shipping the cars across. Sammy Cumberbatch was also ever present to support his team, despite his displeasure in not being able to compete.

Could we handle the Bajan cars? Could they keep up with us? Would there be the excitement expected? Who would come out on top? There was an air of anticipation in the morning, as the spectators flocked in to find out the answers to these questions. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the start of this international meet, as there was no doubt that some good racing was in store. With the stands and surrounding areas packed to capacity, little did the hundreds on hand know they were in for some of the best racing they would ever observe in person.

The day’s events got underway a 1 o’clock, after it was ensured that all of the safety equipment was in place, as well as the state-of-the-art timing transponders being fully functional. A moment of silence was observed for the late Tom Miller, a local racing hero who recently died following health problems. It was then announced that the hairpin would now be named in his honor, now being referred to as the ‘Tom Miller hairpin;’ a fitting tribute to a man that gave his heart and soul for local racing. He will forever be remembered in our hearts as dear Uncle Tom, without whom racing in T+T would not be where it is today.

All of the cars competing were then instructed to line up in true Le Mans fashion, with the drivers and their machines against the pit wall on the front straight facing the crowd. This was followed by their introduction, after which they were allowed to perform 2 laps of honor, giving the fans a first taste of what was about to come. Some of the drivers raised some ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from the spectators, with Frankie Boodram doing some forever-entertaining drifts, as well as Ravi Singh allowing fire to bellow out of the side exhaust of his 3rd Generation Mazda Rx7.

From a driver’s and team’s perspective, two major unknowns had their minds preoccupied. Firstly, there was the ever present question as to how fast their competitors were, not only from their respective country but the other competing nation as well. This was further enhanced by the rain which had poured menacingly throughout the morning, leaving a drying and unpredictable track. These conditions left drivers guessing as to what setup and tires to utilize, as there was firstly the option of using heavily threaded wheels, often considered as “wets” or “rain tires.” This they knew would sacrifice performance on a dry track due to less contact area of rubber on the racing surface, however would serve to be a great aid in the sectors with standing water as this could be dissipated with ease. On the other hand, the usual “dry tires,” i.e. those with minimum threading, would have the advantage of allowing maximum traction on a dry track, but run the great risk of losing grip on the wet areas.

A great deal of drivers would initially experience this, as the dry tires cannot disperse the water as well and thus at certain times the car would essentially lose its complete footing. Many term this ‘aqua-planing,’ as the water can be sufficient enough to provide a completely aqueous surface for the tires, resulting in their only contact being with water and thus losing all traction with the track. Each driver and pit crew was faced with this major decision, one which could affect the outcome of the entire meet if not correctly selected.

The driver lineups included some familiar faces as well as unfamiliar ones, with the crowd paying particular attention as to who they would be seeing on the track. On the Trinidad team, the competition favorite was Daniel Ramoutarsingh in his Trinrico Mitsubishi Evolution 6. Fresh from his car’s debut at the first meet this year, there was no doubt as to the potential of this combination of man and machine. Not to be left out though, was Ravi Singh in his Yellow Chevron 3rd Generation Mazda Rx7. After giving the car an aerodynamic facelift at the start of this season, and packing a spanking new Canadian built rotary engine rumored to drop around 280 ponies at the wheels, this defending champion has signaled his intention of retaining the Group 2A crown. Adding to the list was Gary Hunt, in his show-quality, NP Ultra-sponsored, ‘Crouching Tiger’ Honda Civic Type R. While there was reservation as to the power of this N/A beast, there was no uncertainty as to the handling capability of the car or driver, assuring he was a force to be reckoned with.

Jumping back into the circuit scene, Gerard Carrington (known mostly for his karting prowess) also unveiled his new contraption, a.…wait hold up, say wha? Ah who? Allrity then – folks remember you read it here first – Gerard has come out with a fully functional Evo hatchback. Well okay not really, it’s the front of a Makinen Evolution 6 crossed with the rear of a Mitsubishi Mivec Colt hatchback. This amazing hybrid put together beautifully by Krazy Kustoms is said to be sporting the full RS2 package – engine, gearbox, the werkz. Will it perform as such though, was the question that had everyone scratching their heads.

The T+T contention for Group 3 saw two local cars assemble, Link Sampath in his Datsun 120Y and Nizam Mohammed in his street legal red 3rd Generation Mazda Rx7. On the Group 2B front, Franklyn Boodram in his Castrol Honda CRX was the major favorite for this class, seemingly destined to regain this championship. Group 1 held a major surprise, and a treat for the older circuit fans. Gordon Gonzalves, a former national champion, was set to drive Gregory De Verteuil’s ESSO car. Could this veteran still handle a racecar with the skill, ease and intelligence he was accustomed to, or had the rust built up over the past few years been sufficient to cover his fiberglass? This was yet another question being asked around the pit lane and stands after he was announced as the driver of the # 101 car, the same vehicle which won Gregory the ‘2004 Driver of the Year.’

There was no doubt that he was in for a tough challenge though, as David Coelho and Jimmy Fifi were ready and waiting to leave their mark. Both had assured they would be no pushovers after last year’s strong showing, and were determined to stay in contention after narrowly missing out on last year’s winner’s row. Back for a second year was another legend in the form of Frankie Boodram, who was focused on one goal – helping his country defeat Barbados. As he has done throughout his long, successful career in many an international meet, this Speedway king lined up on the starting grid to represent Trinidad & Tobago. Also following the pace car around was Sheraz Hosein, the 2004 rookie of the year and yet another driver who was determined to send the Bajans back home without a trophy.

Team Barbados consisted of 7 cars, and having been quick in testing they were all confident coming into the meet. William Jones and Nigel Browne were their Group 1 contenders, and together had the last 4 titles in this class at their local series. Group 2B saw Robert Gill, Shawn Boxill, Sean Russel, and their favorite Kenrick Husbands take the track. The latter was expected to be their best chance for victory, as Husbands was the overall points leader as well as reigning 2B champion in Barbados. Rounding off their challenge was Simon Gillmore, driving a nothing-short-of-beautiful, DHL-sponsored Peugeot 205GTI. Good looks weren’t the only thing this car had though, as the driver’s experience coupled with the promised power of the car signaled a warning to the Trinidadian Group 2A competitors.

Sammy Cumberbatch was scheduled to lead his team in the Group 3 arena, however after his horrific crash on Friday it was impossible to repair his car in time, and thus he stood on the side lines giving moral support to his team as well as sharing information with the commentators and spectators on Team Barbados. From their driver lineup, it was clear to all that the T+T racers were in for a hard time, as most of their competitors were local champions in one form or another. There was no doubt that Barbados came all out, bringing the best their country had to offer – the only question left was did the Trinis have enough to hold them off?

After the introduction of the drivers and their cars to the spectators, the stage was set on a drying track for the real competition to begin; and boy did it begin! As has been the norm, the theoretically most evenly matched cars were set to battle first, i.e., Group 1. The very limited modifications allowed to the engines in this class, coupled with a weight limit of over 2000 lbs., ensured little would separate these machines.

With a restless crowd eager to see the first installment of this regional showdown, the chequered flag was dropped and the race began, with engines roaring and tires chirping off the line. David Coelho sat on pole and had a good start, however Gordon Gonzalves showed that he was by no means ‘washed out,’ and stayed on his rear bumper through to the Da Costa where he took the inside line and made the pass for the lead. Keeping his racing line with the precision necessary to prevent any accidents or mistakes, Gonzalves was able to hold off the battling Coelho, who persistently hounded him for the rest of the race trying to force a mistake.

Jimmy Fifi drove a consistent race to finish in 3rd position, leaving Frankie Boodram to battle for 4th place with Nigel Browne of Barbados. Both cars left the crowd on their feet as they ran side by side, lap after lap, eager to obtain that fourth position. There were several times where Frankie had to use the last bit of his skill and experience to keep his SPEEDWAY car out of the grass, making some lovely saves through the damp areas of Da Costa and the ensuing right hander. Nigel Browne was not to be outdone though, as he battled tirelessly to keep the yellow B13 behind him, having to push his Nissan Sunny to the limit and often beyond. It was not to be however, as the legend of T+T racing lived up to his name and made the final pass to take 4th, leaving the Bajan in 5th.

Behind this stood yet another battle, again between both countries. This time it took the form of Ajmal Mustafa against William Jones, the prior having spun on the first lap at turn 1, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the track. As the two drivers ahead of them did, they continually fought each other and the varying track conditions to gain that 6th spot, with very little separating both cars.

Eventually, the T+T driver took the position with a pass on the final lap, crossing the finish line to a loud ovation from the local fans who were fascinated at the events of the first race, and the early dominance of the Trinidad team. It wasn’t all smiles for our local boys however, as midway through the race Aslim Ali, 5th in the Group 1 championship last year, pulled into the pits with fire blazing from under his car, forcing him to retire. The TTMF marshals were quick on the draw though, and immediately got the driver out of the car while extinguishing the scorching flames, ensuring everyone was safe. With the first race of the meet in the books, the spectators were enthralled and eager to see more, as even the best of racing enthusiasts would have admitted to being on the edge of his seat throughout the entire contest.

With the crowd still buzzing as to the events of the first race, the Group 2B cars lined up on the starting grid, and the green flag was dropped after the drivers were taken around for their installation lap by the Honda Integra Type R pace car. Franklyn Boodram, leading the T+T challenge in the class which most favoured the Bajans, had a brilliant start, going down the inside into turn 1 and jumping from 4th to 2nd. Trying his best to gain that top position however, tragedy would strike. On a new set of tires which hadn’t gotten sufficient track time to be properly scrubbed, as well as due to the damp nature of the track after the morning rains, Franklyn lost control of his Castrol Honda CRX in the left-hander leading to the back straight. Despite his best attempts in correcting his car’s slide, he was unable to fully regain control and his car went off the track into the damp grass run-off, causing it to capsize.

Spectators, drivers and mechanics watched on in horror as his car turned over while in excess of 100kph, barreled/flipped again followed by a final leap as the car went vertically airborne in what appeared to be slow motion, striking a wall and overhanging tree hood first, and eventually coming to a stop as it landed inverted, the few intact wheels still spinning dissonantly in the air. Pit crews and marshals ran hastily to his aid, with the ambulance and medics making no hesitation to get to him as quickly as possible as the red flag was immediately brought out, signaling the stoppage of the race. His close relatives could be seen in the pit area crying in fear as his car was carefully opened and Franklyn cautiously taken out and placed in the ambulance.

The silence was deafening throughout Wallerfield as everyone quietly prayed for his wellbeing, and sighs of relief could be heard as word came from the medics that he was alive and well. While they continued to monitor his condition in the ambulance to ensure he was indeed fit to leave, marshals and several members of his pit crew carefully removed his car from the site of the accident into a safe location, as well as cleaning up any debris left in the surrounding area. Applause could be heard as he later stepped out of the ambulance, being guided by his family and close friends into his pit area where he could sit back and relax. Visibly shaken up, Franklyn sat near to his father’s car being consoled and treated by his family, while medical personnel nearby monitored his actions carefully.

With roughly 30 minutes having passed from the stoppage of the Gr. 2B race, the crowd was now eager to see some more racing action having been assured that Franklyn was resting comfortably. The big hitters, i.e. Group 2A and Group 3 cars, were then instructed to take to the track having ensured that it was once again safe following the removal of any oil or debris that may have been spilled. With many keen to see the performance of these machines, the race got started to a highly anticipating group of spectators, and let’s just say the excitement never died. At the get-go, Gerard Carrington in his
Evo6 hatchback hybrid cross machine thing (ok let’s just call it a car right), leapt to the lead with an amazing launch that had the entire crowd amazed. Daniel Ramoutarsingh who started on pole, had a disappointing start in his Evo6, allowing Ravi Singh to also pass him into second, and Simon Gillmore and Gary Hunt to close up behind. Vishnu Joseph stayed behind these two in his green 1st generation Rx7, together with Link Sampath, the lone Group 3 car competing in this round. As Gerard rocketed into the lead, Daniel, Ravi and Simon fought valiantly for the second position.

Going through the Tom Miller hairpin though, Gary Hunt spun after looking shaky all through the first lap in the back section. Was last year’s runner-up losing it, or was it a simple error in tire choice? Time would tell as the meet went on, and drivers and their pit crews could re-examine their car setup now that they had some first-hand experience as to the track conditions. Wait did you think the race was over? By no means peeps – this race had just begun. Daniel continued to battle with Ravi’s Mazda for several laps, both cars powering down the straights and navigating through the turns as they fought each other for the second spot, while Simon Gillmore of Barbados stayed behind in the hope of either driver making a mistake. The crowd had a real treat watching these two powerhouses of local racing go at each other, passing and then losing that coveted 2nd position.

It was a true sight to see as the two local champions were at their best in some of the fastest cars to ever grace the Wallerfield circuit, showing off their amazing car control as they continually attempted to keep their cars on the track while going as fast as humanly possible. Eventually, Daniel managed to make the pass stick, and with 2 laps to go he went in search of Gerard, who was now being faced with lapped traffic in the form of Link Sampath. Meanwhile Gary Hunt, to the great pleasure of many of the local fans, had made his way back up to fifth setting some blistering laps in his red Civic Type R, passing both Vishnu Joseph and Link Sampath in the process.

With 1 lap to go, the entire crowd was on their feet as all the spectators had their eyes glued to Daniel’s car. Gerard had pulled behind Link Sampath to lap him going through Da Costa; however Link had not been able to pull aside to let him pass due to track position, thus giving Daniel the chance to catch up. This continued through to the back straight, where Gerard was finally able to overtake him. By this time though, Daniel had pulled right up to his rear bumper, and took the draft going into the Tom Miller hairpin.

In what can be called nothing but spectacular, Daniel went on the inside of Gerard, who in turn was on the inside of Link. With the slightest of lock-ups, Daniel was able to make this pass with 3 abreast into the hairpin stick, one of the most amazing maneuvers ever witnessed by anyone present. As they crossed the chequered flag, the crowd and pit crews alike stood up and applauded what was nothing short of brilliance, and many of the spectators on hand refused to stop until he had finished his winning lap of honor. Daniel had signaled he was back to his best in the finest way possible, however the smile and confidence of Gerard and his mechanics once back into the pits left everyone appreciating that his best was yet to come, and we could look forward to many similar battles in the future. Behind these two, defending champion Ravi Singh was able to bring his yellow 3rd Generation Rx7 in for the last podium position, with Simon Gillmore of Barbados taking 4th after a consistent, errorless drive. Gary Hunt came in 5th, indicating to his competitors that despite his early spin, he was not one to be forgotten.

With the first round of races in the books, the spectators on hand could barely curb their excitement at what they had just witnessed. There had been enough exhilaration to cover an entire season, far less 1/3 of an international meet. Anyway as a wise man once said, the show must go on - and this it did with the 2nd Gr. 1 race taking place. With the fans barely having a chance to catch their breath from the first round of competition, the green flag was again dropped. Gordon Gonazalves had a great start from pole and quickly pulled away, never looking back as he took a flag to flag victory. A flawless run by the veteran signaled he was by no means over, and reassured his presence as a local racing great. David Coelho, who initially fell into second behind him, spun midway through the race, leaving Jimmy Fifi and Frankie Boodram to battle for this spot.

This continued for several laps, the now normal pass/get passed sequence falling into play with these two, again not giving the crowd a breather. Near the end of the race however, Frankie experienced a problem with his car and had to pull into the pits and retire, relinquishing 2nd place to Fifi. Remarkably, Coelho was able to battle his way back to the top, having a brief combat with Nigel Browne before taking the final podium position. The fight for 6th again saw Ajmal Mustafa against Williams Jones, however this time he was unable to hold off the Bajan giving Barbados the 4th and 5th position.

The final race of the second round saw the Gr. 2B, Gr. 2A and Gr. 3 cars duking it out, as the total number of cars present were sufficient for one race. The increased number would also ensure the spectators had no chance of becoming bored, as on this day there was sure to be a battle for position somewhere along the line. Yet again the onlookers were not disappointed, as both Daniel Ramoutarsingh and Gary Hunt had good starts, leaping to 1st and 2nd respectively. Hunt’s was especially exceptional, and raised wide scale applause from the audience as he jumped from 5th position to one in which he could challenge for the lead. This was short-lived however, as both Simon Gillmore and Ravi Singh were able to overtake him going into the back straight, asserting the notion that his N/A car may have been somewhat underpowered.

Disaster would strike midway through the race for Ravi Singh however, as with immense flames emanating from his side exhaust, he was forced to retire with what was believed to be a blown engine. This was very disappointing for both his pit crew and his many fans among the crowd, who had grown accustomed over the years to seeing him run reliably and splendidly. It was not to be on this day though, as his car limped into the pits to be covered and later fixed. There is no doubt that he will be back in full force for the next meet, ready and waiting to challenge any and everyone in his class. The same also took place for Gerard Carrington, who looked set after the first race to be a main contender for the top position.

He too has high expectations for the next meet, as the pace of this car and driver combo left little confusion among those present, however following his retirement midway through the race, there was concern over the reliability in future meets. Meanwhile, Simon Gillmore moved into 2nd place and Gary Hunt into 3rd, while Vishnu Joseph took the 4th position, driving consistently and avoiding any mistakes which are often so easy to make at such a high pace. Daniel Ramoutarsingh captured the victory, never looking back after his beautiful start. In group 3, Nizam Mohammed in his red 3rd generation Rx7 took the win, however not before having to battle with the Bajan favorite of Kenrick Husbands, who despite being in a lower class gave the crowd a real treat. From start to finish both cars ran near to each other, not battling for position but rather bragging rights as they were in different classes. Nizam eventually took the chequered flag first in his street legal car, winning another moral victory for the Trinidad team.

Husbands meanwhile picked up an easy victory in his 2B class; his position as the Bajan favorite being clearly reaffirmed following his remarkable ability to keep up with the Group 3 cars. His superb driving ability was distinctly obvious as he battled feverishly against the track and his car’s attempts to drift off the racing line, leaving the onlookers in awe as he put his wheels inches away from the grass before somehow managing to counter-steer his white Starlet back onto the racing surface. Several may have been a bit misled though as to the actual pace of the car, or rather the lack of from Nizam’s Turbo Rx7. It should be duly noted that this T+T driver was racing a perfectly street legal car, complete with full interior and daily aesthetics, thus adding performance-lowering weight to this machine. After this information was divulged the minds of many were put to rest, who believed either Kenrick’s car was not legal for its class or Nizam was experiencing serious running problems.

The presence of several persons indigenous to the racing community was then announced, as the cars started taking the grid for the last Gr. 1 race of the day. Rawle Mahabir, the president of Autosport, signaled his support for TTMF and their great effort and success since their initiation last year. It is truly remarkable to see how this dying discipline is being restored, and the added cooperation of the main drag racing promoter can do nothing but good in their holistic aim to unify local motorsport. Also present were NP representatives, who also certified their intention of providing continued support for local racing. Last but not least were officials from E-Teck, the present administrators of the Wallerfield racetrack, and without whose kind support we would not have a safe, legal place to race.

With the formalities out of the way, it was back to the tracks for the final Gr. 1 race as the cars again lined up on the grid. For the third time, Gonzalves took the victory from pole, again driving a flawless race from start to finish. Behind him, there was a terrific battle for the second position, as Jimmy Fifi and David Coelho left nothing to desire among the racing fans. With the cars going flat out on a now near-dry track, the true pace and performance of these machines were being shown, and the spectators were again captivated by the ability of both drivers to stay so close to each other without making any mistakes.

The final say went to Coelho, who on the last lap was able to hold off his good friend and competitor for 2nd, assuring all of the Group 1 podiums throughout the day would be held by team T+T. Sheraz Hosein, somewhat quiet throughout the day, took 4th place in his highest position for the meet, proving that consistency pays off. Ajmal Mustafa was again left to face the Barbados drivers, first William Jones and then Simon Browne. There was a tight contest between Ajmal and Jones, however the increased pace caught the Bajan driver off guard, perhaps due to a lack of testing time, resulting in a spin coming out of Da Costa. Not to be outdone however, Nigel Browne caught up with the T+T driver, eventually passing him for 5th to the displeasure of the spectators, regaining some form of Group 1 pride. There was no doubt though that in this class Barbados had been well and truly beaten, giving Trinidad their first taste of overall victory against the visiting country.

Could the same happen for the remaining classes, or would Barbados rebound.
The final race of round 3 was set to determine this, with the classes being run in the same manner as the previous one. Simon Gillmore showed his intentions of taking at least one Gr. 2A class win for Barbados, passing Daniel on lap 1 going into the Tom Miller hairpin, leaving the Trinidadian spectators baffled. It was not to be however, as the T+T driver showed the power of his Evo6 in all its glory, muscling past him on the straight with ease and running away to a comfortable lead and subsequent victory. Gary Hunt drove a steady race, copping the last podium position and ensuring Trinidad could boast about a dominating performance in the Gr. 2A arena.

Group 2B however, was all Barbados, as after Franklyn’s horrific accident in the first race, Kenrick Husbands came back to take victory in the remaining two. Whether he could have held off Franklyn Boodram is the source of some debate, however his uncanny ability to handle his racecar cannot be denied and there is no doubt that his victory was well deserved, despite the lack of participation from T+T. Gr. 3 was the exact opposite, as the Bajan team also suffered the loss of their only car in an accident, and thus the win by Link Sampath in the final race following Nizam’s retirement ensured a trini clean sweep.

There was one more race to be run however – one last treat for the crowd who by this time had become exhausted from all the excitement. The handicap race was to be the last installment of this meet, and would only serve to reassure Trinidad’s success. Daniel Ramoutarsingh – well what more can be said about this guy and his car? Yet again he drove with the ease and determination that has been an exemplar for the younger up and coming drivers. Calmly passing his competitors one by one, the acceleration of his Evolution left the onlookers amazed as he unleashed his right foot coming out of the hairpin, effortlessly passing his opponents and taking the chequered flag. Barbados would not be so lucky, as their main contender, Simon Gillmore, broke his front right suspension going through the back section and came to a rest at the hairpin, putting an end to his weekend.

The Trinidad flag flew high as everyone present knew that our local boys had dominated, and the loud applause from the appreciating spectators reflected this as there was no doubt this has been one of the greatest meets ever witnessed on our local shores.
With everything said and done, a completely satisfied group of people left the Wallerfield circuit raceway, still talking about the events which had taken place that day. This meet had been everything that was expected and more, and the hundreds on hand had acknowledged such. A big thank you was issued to Team Barbados, who put up a great fight, throwing their best at Trinidad. They did not leave empty handed, sweeping the Group 2B category as well as taking some valuable points from Group 2A, a testament to their place as one of the best regionally. On this day though after much excitement, the T+T drivers were clearly the overall winners, and are now one step closer to calling themselves regional champions.

After this meet there was a high level of expectation for upcoming events, as the local cars and competition have proven themselves to be competitive at even the highest standards. This was further enhanced after the driver interviews, in which several on hand were shocked at the announcements made.

Mark Singh, last year’s Group 2B runner-up and former champion in this class, has revealed that he plans to enter Gr. 2A soon, hence his absence from the track on Sunday. His car is currently being prepared for such, a major step up into what is currently the fastest class locally. Also declared was that Franklyn Boodram’s Civic, which was packing a bored/stroked B20, is soon to be turboed, perhaps placing him in even contention with Daniel and crew. Gerard Carrington has also reassured his intention of returning, with the aim of knocking Daniel off that top podium position. Ravi Singh has also promised that he’ll be back in full force, with plans to revamp his suspension and take back the top spot to which he has grown accustomed.

Franklyn has since had initial medical tests taken, and he was found to have suffered two fractured ribs and several severe bruises. He is currently resting at home with the aid of his parents and close friends and relatives, but is still experiencing some degree of pain in his chest and head. At this time he can't remember anything of the crash - his last memory is losing traction going onto the back straight and attempting to correct his slide - everything else after is just a blur to him.

The Trinidad & Tobago Motorsport Federation (TTMF), Trinituner.com and Zorce Racing Magazine would like express their commiseration to both he and his family, and wish him a speedy recovery. We hope to see him back at the track soon, performing at his best and doing what he loves.