The 2025 Drag Racing Championship began successfully at South Dakota Circuit, featuring thrilling races and new champions. Female competitors made history, with Ashley Persaud and Crystal Singh achieving significant milestones. Young driver Matthew Daby also showcased exceptional talent. The GMR&SC committed to continuing the success of the season, promoting safe and competitive racing.
The 2025 Drag Racing Championship, organized by the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), commenced successfully at South Dakota Circuit, offering fans and participants an exhilarating day of racing. Perfect weather and a well-functioning timing system contributed to an incident-free event, allowing all classes to finish ahead of schedule and introducing several new champions across categories.
Highlighting the achievements of female competitors, Ashley Persaud (162, Toyota ZN86) became only the second woman to win a class in the competition, taking home first place in the 16-second Class. Additionally, Crystal Singh (1320, Volkswagen Golf R) excelled in the Female Class, recording an impressive time of 12.847 seconds, setting a new benchmark for women in drag racing.
Young talent was also celebrated, with 12-year-old Matthew Daby achieving the fastest time for junior drivers, completing the 1320-foot drag strip in a remarkable 13.193 seconds in his Junior Dragster. His father, Peter Daby (728, Mazda RX-7), claimed the fastest overall time of the day with a swift 9.506-second run.
Round One winners at the 2025 GMR&SC Drag Racing Championship include:
– Female Class: Crystal Singh – 1320 – Volkswagen Golf R
– 16-Second Class: Ashley Persaud – 162 – Toyota ZN86
– 15-Second Class: Mohamed Saifudeen Roshandin – 131 – Toyota Levin
– 14-Second Class: Fareem Edoo – 128 – Toyota Corolla AE92
– 13-Second Class: Omesh Persaud – 1484 – Nissan Pulsar
– 12-Second Class: Wasim Khalawan – 165 – Lexus IS200
– 11-Second Class: Vishal Gewan – 17 – Toyota Caldina
– 10-Second Class: Damion Persaud – 198 – Toyota Caldina
– 9-Second Class: Peter Daby – 728 – Mazda RX-7
– 600cc Bikes: Shem Chattersingh – 101
– 1000cc Bikes: Jermaine Chattersingh – 103
The inaugural round of the 2025 Drag Racing Championship was characterized by strong participation and enthusiasm, showcasing an increase in interest in drag racing within Guyana. The GMR&SC is devoted to enhancing competitive yet safe racing conditions, aiming to build on this success as the season advances, promising more excitement, record-breaking performances, and emerging talents.
The 2025 GMR&SC Drag Racing Championship successfully kicked-off with notable performances from both female competitors and young drivers. The event, marked by an incident-free environment and timely progression, reflects the sport’s growth in Guyana. With promising future events on the horizon, the GMR&SC is poised to foster new talent and continue enhancing the racing experience for both competitors and fans.
Original Source: newsroom.gy
