The new batch of karters left a strong impression about the future of motor sports as they produced some sterling performances at the first round of the Georgetown Grand Prix held last Saturday.
Two groups of eager and exciting youngsters, all below the age of 15 and as young as five years old, lit up the GT Motorsports track like never before.
The usually fun-filled 60cc category, sponsored by Sun Burst Juices, was split into two groups- the Kids Cup, which catered for the more experienced youths, and the Baby Cup, which featured newcomers.
Nathan Rahaman, who ended the last season strongly, finished as champion driver, working his way to two wins and a second place finish. Jeremy Tenpow, who was crowned overall champion of the Kids Cup last year, had a night of mixed returns.
The Baby Cup, which was based on lap time rather than position, was a very competitive affair, with Nicholas Sawh, who could hardly contain his excitement on the podium, emerging as champion driver.
The enthusiastic youth won two races, clocking fastest times of 35.772s and 35.363s
The 125cc Juniors was a very competitive field, with Gianni Carpenter copping the champion driver award after chalking up a win and a third place. However, it was Faraud Mohamed who impressed on the night, earning a podium spot in all three races.
Stefan Jeffrey, with two wins, lifted the champion driver title in the Easy Cup Super, with Dharmendra Dharmo winning the other race. Shan Seejatan ruled the roost in the 125cc Masters, walking away with the champion driver accolade after two wins and a second. Mikhail Persaud continued his great driving from 2017, winning the champion driver award in the 125cc Seniors by winning two races, while Trinidad and Tobago’s Kristian Boodoosingh won the other race and also claimed a second place finish.
