by Carlena Knight
Hundreds turned out over the weekend at the Northsound International Raceway
for the second annual Prime Minister Cup, and the fans were not disappointed as
a number of their favorite drivers made it into the winner’s circle. None, however,
was bigger than the victory of Claudius Lee who rode away with the title of
champion of the event.
Lee, driving Honda Civic Venom is the newly crowned champion having
dethroned last year winner, Orland Weeks.
Weeks however did not go home empty-handed as he was named the Outclass
winner driving the popular, Subaru Helter Skelter.
Joining him in the winner circle was Gaston Browne Jr. who with his Nissan
Skyline took top honors in the 10-second class.
Popular DJ, Shane ‘EZP’ Potter showed that he was more than just about the music
and won the 11-second class with his Toyota Mr. 2.
Meanwhile, in the 12 and 13-second classes, Niko Antonio and Shequan Hewlett
emerged victorious. Antonio driving in his Toyota Starlett.
All the winners walked away with cash and other prizes.
This is the second edition of the event which is in partnership with the Antigua and
Barbuda Drag Racing Association (ABDRA) and is now a staple event on the
association calendar, as the competition is fully sponsored by Prime Minister
Gaston Browne.
Drivers competed in various classes and brackets throughout the two-day event.
The ABDRA at the closing of the event on Sunday evening thanked the racers and
spectators for their continuous support. Special thanks was given to PM Browne.
The racing calendar continues to be busy for the ABDRA, as they are gearing up to
host Tension on August 15, which in all will lead up to their major event in
November, Legendary Drag.
