Karting Prodigy Correia Continues Impressive US Swing
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Bermuda junior driver Tanner Correia is continuing to make waves on the international karting circuit following a series of eye-catching performances at the Trackhouse Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Testing himself against a competitive field of elite national and club-level racers in back-to-back Karting Challenge Rounds, the rising Bermudian star has proven he belongs at the sharp end of the grid.
Correia laid a solid marker down in June by battling his way to an impressive fifth-place finish.
Building on that momentum, his July campaign showed even greater raw speed among a stacked 26-driver fleet:
Qualifying: Clocked a blistering lap to secure third on the grid. Pre-Final: Maintained his pace to cross the line in third position. Final: Fought hard through a frantic race to claim a solid seventh-place finish overall.
Correia's rapid development on track has been aided by expert 1-on-1 coaching from professional driver AJ Myers, helping the youngster refine his race craft, defensive lines, and consistency behind the wheel.
Off the track, the US trips have offered valuable social opportunities, allowing the young driver to build strong friendships and bond with like-minded peers who share his passion for motorsport.
The momentum shows no sign of slowing down as Correia prepares for a busy late-summer schedule in the United States:
Late August: Returning to Trackhouse Motorplex for Round 7 of the Karting Challenge.
September: Taking on the country's top talent at the high-stakes STARS Championship Series national race, dubbed "Fight Night".
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Divine Carries Momentum after Top-10 Display
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Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine secured another top-10 finish as he wrapped up a progressive weekend in Round 4 of the R&G Moto4 British Cup at Brands Hatch.
Competing alongside the fifth round of the 2026 ZYN British Superbike Championship, the young rider laid down a marker early during the morning warm-up session, setting a fastest lap of 1:37.107 to finish 10th fastest overall.
Divine then lined up in 10th on the grid for Race 2—a demanding 14-lap, 34.06-mile feature—where a lightning-quick start set the tone for his afternoon.
Executing a sharp launch off the line to slice through several competitors, Divine adopted an aggressive strategy across the opening laps in an effort to latch onto the lead group.
Although the gap to the front row eventually widened beyond reach, he managed the pace well to cross the line in ninth place, stopping the clock at 22:43.241 to cap off consecutive top-10 finishes across the event.
Speaking after the race, Divine was encouraged by the performance gains made over the weekend as the championship reaches its midpoint.
"Another top 10 to wrap up a strong weekend," Divine said. "Had a great launch from P10 on the grid today, passing several riders off the line.
"I fought hard to be aggressive on the opening laps and was pushing to go with the front group, but we dropped back a bit too much and were unable to climb back to the main fight. I crossed the line in P9.
"I made some strong progress over the weekend—getting closer to the front and carrying good momentum to go into the second half of the season."
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Divine Takes Top-10 Grid Spot & Fights Back at Brands Hatch
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Aeziah Divine hailed a "good step forward" after securing his first top-10 qualifying spot before fighting back to finish 11th in a chaotic opening race at Brands Hatch.
Competing in Round 4 of the R&G Moto4 British Cup, Divine made significant progress during Sunday morning's qualifying session on the legendary Kent circuit.
The youngster slashed a massive 1.8 seconds off his previous day's practice times to stop the clock at 1:36.248, earning him 10th place on the grid.
A tough start to Race 1 saw Divine lose ground as the lights went out, but he recovered well to haul himself back into the main chasing pack. Despite just missing out on a top-10 finish at the checkered flag, he took a solid 11th place.
"I dropped 1.8 seconds from yesterday and took my first top 10 on the grid," Divine said. "After losing a few places off the start line for Race 1, I fought to climb back and got into the chasing group.
"I just missed out on being in the top 10 across the line but I'm happy to take 11th place. It was a good step forward today. Now to keep going like this into tomorrow’s Race 2."
Divine will be looking to carry that momentum into Sunday's second race of the weekend, which is scheduled to get underway at 2:00 pm.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Divine Shows Progression as Brands Hatch Gets Underway
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Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has opened his Round 4 campaign in the R&G Moto4 British Cup with a pair of highly productive free practice sessions at a bustling Brands Hatch.
Riding the Fibre Tec Honda for the MLav Racing stable, the promising youngster used the opening day on track to dial in his machinery and familiarise himself with the complexities of the iconic Kent circuit.
In the opening Free Practice 1 session, Divine found his rhythm early to secure an 11th-place finish in the session. His personal best lap of 1:38.729 left him ranked 15th overall on the combined timing sheets as the grid shook off the cobwebs.
As the track temperature shifted for Free Practice 2, Divine and the MLav Racing crew made crucial adjustments to the Honda setup. While the ultra-competitive nature of the grid saw him finish the second session in 14th place, the tactical tweaks paid immediate dividends in raw pace. Divine successfully shaved nearly seven-tenths of a second off his morning benchmark, clocking an improved personal best of 1:38.054 to rank 16th overall.
With the foundational practice mileage now under his belt, Divine will look to carry this upward trajectory into the crucial qualifying sessions as he aims to secure a strong grid position for the upcoming sprint and feature races.
Friday, July 17, 2026
BMRA Championship Clean Sweeps at Motorsports Park
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Cheng-Hsien Ning and Bruce DeGrilla Jr. laid down a massive marker for the season ahead, both recording perfect clean sweeps as the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association (BMRA) officially launched its championship points campaign.
Following the frustration of a completely washed-out Race Day 4 due to heavy rain, competitors returned to a bustling Bermuda Motorsports Park for Race Day 5, eager to finally open their accounts under the 2026 scoring system.
With three races contested per class, and maximum points awarded on a sliding scale of 25-20-16-13-11-10-9, every single corner counted.
There was simply no stopping Cheng-Hsien Ning in the highly competitive Street/Scooter division. Ning put on a masterclass of defensive riding and outright pace, taking the chequered flag in all three races to bank a maximum haul of 75 points and claim the early championship lead.
Reigning expert Jesston Thomas proved to be Ning’s closest challenger on the day. Thomas showcased superb consistency of his own, shadowing the leader to finish second in every single outing for a commendable 60-point total.
Behind the front two, Carter Burgess recovered from a slow start. After crossing the line fourth in Race 1, he secured back-to-back third-place finishes to secure 45 points, just ahead of Carlston Burgess (40 points).
Street/Scooter Overall Standings:
75 Cheng-Hsien Ning 60 Jesston Thomas 45 Carter Burgess 40 Carlston Burgess 30 Dezi DeGrilla-Tucker 28 Len Macedo 24 Gordon Smith
The story was much the same in the premier 400cc class, where Bruce DeGrilla Jr. looked in commanding, untouchable form. DeGrilla Jr. effortlessly swept all three races to mirror Ning’s perfect 75-point display, leaving the rest of the grid playing catch-up.
DuanJai Lambe gave a valiant chase throughout the afternoon, securing a trio of second-place finishes to comfortably claim 60 points overall.
Further down the order, Romano Rameriz opened his day on the podium with a sharp third-place finish in Race 1, but a pair of fifth-places later in the day capped his total at 38 points. Meanwhile, Devone "Red" Bailey sent a buzz through the crowd by making a late entrance in Race 3, making it count instantly with a brilliant podium finish to snatch 16 points from his single appearance.
400cc Overall Standings:
75 Bruce DeGrilla Jr. 60 DuanJai Lambe 38 Romano Rameriz 29 Shawn Derosa 16 Devone Bailey 00 Gordon Smith
In the MIR GP 110cc class, youth and experience blended seamlessly as the Junior and Expert riders took to the track together as a single combined field.
It was Carter Burgess who left the park holding the early championship red plate. Burgess showed superb tactical awareness to secure victories in Races 1 and 3, finishing the day at the summit of the standings with 70 points.
He didn't have it all his own way, however. Reigning Expert Division champion Jesston Thomas pushed Burgess to the absolute limit all afternoon, breaking through for a brilliant victory of his own in Race 2. Thomas finished the day just five points adrift on 65.
Dezi DeGrilla-Tucker proved to be a model of consistency, securely locking down third place in all three races to walk away with 48 points, while Len Macedo enjoyed a clean run of fourth-place finishes for 39 points.
MIR GP 110cc Overall Standings:
70 Carter Burgess 65 Jesston Thomas 48Dezi DeGrilla-Tucker 39 Len Macedo
