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

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.

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