Kristian Jeffrey eyes ‘good show’ in Las Vegas GO-Kart meet

By Ravendra Madholall

He has already represented Canada twice before at the Go-Karting championship and this year, Kristian Jeffrey is once more fully geared to make a big impression when he hits the Las Vegas track next month.

The former Guyana Go-Kart champion believes that he is fully prepared in mind and body while his motor is at high performance level, all set to compete.
At age 23, the young racer is eager to add more titles to his name, which is already well known in the Caribbean not only in the arena of motor racing but also in the sport of Squash. Jeffery has held Squash championship in his native Guyana.
However, he migrated to Canada four years ago and has since made quite an impact in his F125cc Kart.
Recently, he emerged as champion in the annual Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship at Maple Leaf, Toronto. He came out as the top driver after his two previous occasions were fifth and second place.
Jeffery currently resides in London, Ontario, where he recently graduated with a Business Degree in Business

Administration from Fanshawe College. Now, he is planning to pursue advanced studies in the same field at West

Canada University. However, at top of his academic studies, Jeffery is anxious to reach even greater heights in his sporting career.

In a recent interview with Guyana Times International, Jeffrey revealed that he has already begun preparations for the USA championship and he is brimming with high confidence. In addition to that, Jeffrey declared that his motor is running nicely and that helped boosted his confidence immensely.
“I [am] confident of doing well in Las Vegas next month. I have already started to work on my fitness both physically and mentally because you have got to be prepared in all aspects,” he stated.
“Out there will have a large number of quality motor racers so you have to be ready to compete with them,” a well prepared Jeffrey added.
With world-renowned Formula One and NASCAR drivers slated for the show, Jeffrey is anticipating another unforgettable experience.
Former Formula One champion driver Michael Schumacher along with other top drivers including Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, Mark Webber, Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonzo will be participating.
“When you have these kinds of distinguished drivers taking part in the championship, it really gives you the motivation to take up the tournament seriously and at the same time it will be another great experience to be among them,” Jeffrey related.
Ferrari Alonso is expected to grace the occasion again, and that certainly will lift the confidence of Jeffrey as he mentioned during the exclusive interview that Alonso is indeed his favourite racer.

Meanwhile, Jeffrey is full of praise for his family that has offered constant support in his racing career. His family is well known in Guyana and across the Caribbean for their involvement in sport at the highest levels. His father, Kevin Jeffrey, often described as ‘phenomenal driver,’ has being representing Guyana well over the past two decades in the arena of motor racing. Kristian’s younger sisters, Kiesha and Kayla, have also been outstanding on the Squash Court.
Surrounded by such good sport performers, Kristian noted that “it is always wonderful and nice to know when your family is supporting you throughout your career.”
He further stated that “my dad especially is behind me since I took up the sport and I am sure one day I will do special things like him in his car whether racing in Guyana or for Guyana at the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship.”
And what of his Squash career?
Well according to Kristian, all is not lost as he still wants to be active in that game and is anxious to return on the Court. He stated that he will be in Guyana next year to play the annual Guyana Squash Association senior tournament.
In 2009, Kristian was fabulous triumphing in the men’s category and also defeated World-rated and Caribbean Champion Nicolette Fernandes in straight sets. He further revealed that he had enjoyed training with Nicolette for several years.