SeaBoard Marine CMRC Round 2 Guyanese Competitors Team Profiles:
1. Danny Persaud (29 – Mazda Miata)
2. Kristian Jeffrey (261 – Mitsubishi Evo 9)
3. Motilall Deodass (56 – Toyota Starlet)
4. Afraz Ali (88 – Toyota Starlet)
4. Rameez Mohammed (19 – Toyota Levin)
4. Mohammad Shairazudin Roshandin (30 – Honda Civic)
4. Ryan Rahaman (70 – Ford Escort)
4. Kemal Rahaman (198 – Nissan Sentra)
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DANNY PERSAUD
TEAM: Buy Me Auto Sales/ Banks Beer
CAR: Mazda Miata
Starting life the traditional way at the rookie level, he quickly climbed through the rank, moving up to the group 2 level where he picked up champion driver awards. His love for the sport and thirst for competitiveness pushed him into the group 3 division where he also dominated the classes of rotaries. Still not satisfied, he opted to play with big boys in group four, the crème de le crème of Caribbean motor sport, and ended runner up to the 2014 Champion at the SeaBoard Marine CMRC level. He is highly resourceful both on and off the track, adapts quickly to changing conditions making him very hard to keep at bay.
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KRISTIAN JEFFREY
TEAM: Stag / Top Power Racing
CAR: Mitsubishi Evolution 9
A second generation racer in a family of sportsmen and women, the young man has always destined for greatness. He began racing in 2005 at the shifter kart level, winning championships both in Guyana and abroad (Brian Stewart Series in Toronto, Canada). In 2013 he finished the Canadian regional sports car series season in 3rd in and also copped the rookie of the year award. He also finished 3rd in one selected Canadian Touring Car race in 2014. Making his SeaBoard Marine CMRC Entry in 2014, he stormed the scene with an attacking mentality that led to the Championship on debut. He is focused, fearless and resourceful on track and can turn half a chance into a Checkmate.
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MOTILALL DEODASS
TEAM: Motor Trend Auto Spares and Repairs / Rohan Auto Spares
Car: Toyota Starlet
Commencing on the black top in the quarter mile in 2010, he quickly found a love for the circuit aspect of the competition. He joined a year later at the rookie category before picking up the champion driver award later and developed his starlet into a group two machine that often times proved its ability on the track. He picked up the overall champion driver trophy earlier this year at a local endurance event, showing his ability to adapt over formats. He makes his maiden voyage in the SeaBoard Marine CMRC this year and brings with him the ability to get the jump on competitors from the get go.
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AFRAZ ALI
TEAM: Mohamed’s Enterprise / Prem’s Electrical / Mike’s Copy Centre / Tulshi Machine Shop / Cellphonix
Car: Toyota Starlet
Starting off at the drag racing track, he picked up several King of the Modified starlet titles before moving into the rookie class in the circuit arena. He elevated himself to the group 2 division and it paid off well after he was crowned the 2013 champion in that division. He has now elevated to the Group 3 and is no newcomer to the regional circuit having toured both Jamaica and Barbados. His optimism and ability to read a situation in a flash are key factors on track.
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RAMEEZ MOHAMMED
TEAM: B.M Soat Auto Sales / Prem’s Electrical / Truck Masters
CAR: Toyota Levin
Starting out at the age of 17 in the rookie class, Mohamed quickly advanced his way to the top of that class before moving into the Group 2 Division with his Toyota starlet. His talent would not let him settle and eventually the lure of competitive driving returned him from a hiatus to the track in Group 3, where he dominated in 2014. Virtually a newcomer to the SeaBoard Marine CMRC as he entered this year, he is not to be taken lightly. He knows his way around a car and is a very resilient driver to race against.
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MOHAMMED SHAIRAZUDIN ROSHANDIN
TEAM: M. S. Roshandin Professional Diesel Injection Works / Rubis / Total Lubricant
CAR: Honda Civic
Started motor racing on the Drag Strip in 1995 before moving to the circuit arena in 2004 as the reigning champion. His success on the strip quickly followed him onto the circuit, with glory in the rookie class. He quickly outgrew that class and moved up to the group 2 division where he currently competes. He enters the Seaboard Marine SeaBoard Marine CMRC this year having secured in previous outings, podium finishes at the Bushy Park Raceway in Barbados, South Dakota in Guyana and the Dover Raceway in Jamaica as well as the Wallerfield in Trinidad and Tobago. Roshandin has also been honing his patience and skill during the endurance races. He has eight successive wins in that category. His quiet and easy going nature off track translates to a clinical driver that will make you pay for the slightest mistakes.
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RYAN RAHAMAN
TEAM: JR Burgers / Silhouette Restaurant / Altitude Bar
CAR: Ford Escort
Beginning his career at the quarter mile stretch, he quickly moved into the circuit fold at the turn of the millennium in Group 2, winning on debut. Starting from the bottom, he worked his way through the field with his “Corkball” escort, dominating with a normally aspirated engine. Rahaman was on the podium at the Wallerfeild in 2001, his maiden international tour in Group 2. He has 4 liens on the Gavin Narine Memorial Trophy (2002, 2003, 2004 & 2006) and has picked up the Champion driver in Barbados for the 2002/2003 season on debut there. He upped to Groups 3&4 with a Ford Sierra with much success but damage sustained due to an accident led to the sidelining of the car. However, He returns to hunting with his father’s escort and joins the CMRC for his first full tour. He is as consistent and calculating as they come. His ability to apply pressure and hold his own under pressure enables him to be a force on the track.
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KEMAL RAHAMAN
TEAM: JDM Engine World / N&L Auto Repair
CAR: Nissan Sentra
The One handed wonder as he is commonly nicknamed has been wow-ing crowds at the South Dakota Circuit for a while now. He began his career in 2001 driving with only one hand. He had lost in hand in a meat grinder at the age of 6 but that never stopped him from producing breathtaking drives. He has had podium finishes in groups 2,3 and 4, making him one of the most diverse drivers in the sport at the moment. This year, he makes his debut in the SeaBoard Marine CMRC. His differently-abled style has left many jaws dropped, but he matches and outpaces even the best at times.
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