Divine Competes in R&G British Talent Cup Challenge
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Aeziah Divine took part in the R&G British Talent Cup at Circuito de Navarra in Spain.
Divine’s engine shut down on lap 3 of the Qualifying Round, he would clock a time of 1:55.368, unfortunately, he didn’t get to put in any fast laps as the first “flying lap” he was on was a predicted 1:53 so he had to start the race at the back of the group.
Race One, Divine clocked a 14 lap time of 27:33.052 finishing 20th, Race Two saw Divine finish 25th clocking an 8 lap time of 15:23.122, and Race Three saw Divine finish 21st clocking a time of 26:44.921 finishing 21st.
It was a challenging but successful first weekend for Divine in BTC. A few equipment and mechanical problems forced some sessions to be cut short, including one when Divine was taken out by another rider in the braking zone causing Divine to high-side on Friday afternoon during training.
Race Day’s One & Two ran much smoother besides an engine fault early in Qualifying. Divine was happy to progressively bridge his pace with the other riders, many of whom had already completed the class for several years. Each race he progressed further up the field with strong battles with new and experienced racers in the series.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
BMA Race Day Round-Up
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The Bermuda Motocross Association race season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park.
Ade Stovell won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc Class. Paul also won the 65cc Class, A’jahni Foggo won the 85cc Class, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc Ladies Division.
Aiden Simmons won the Novice Class, Aaron Cannonier claimed the win in the Over 30’s Class, and Allan DeGraff won the Expert Class.
Young Bermudian motorcycle racer, Aeziah Divine, age 14, will now have other media calling as he is putting the final touches on his preparations for this weekend's R&G British Talent Cup at Circuito de Navarra in Spain.
Divine had a great time in his first test and race weekend with George Bowes 67 and the whole Microlise Cresswell Racing team!
Divine said, “I got to put in my first laps on the NSF at East Midland Racing Association (EMRA) and it couldn’t have gone better especially since I’ve never ridden one before. Each person on the team made me feel like I really belonged. Their support meant a lot. I look forward to many more days like this.”
“I want to give a special thanks to my new and returning sponsors who are all helping to make this weekend and the upcoming BTC season possible - Aries Sports Center, Butterfield & Vallis, Ashanti Leadership, Mailboxes, Vibe 103, and Aceboy Sports Group.”
We are still looking for more sponsors to help cover team costs for the season. If anyone is interested, please reach out to aeziahdivineracing@gmail.com or contact his mother, Kristin at kristindivine@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Bermuda Karting Club Racing Race Day Thirteen
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Speed returned to the Southside Motor Sports Park as the Bermuda Karting Club’s Race Day 13 took place.
Brian Bulhoes won two of the three Tag Senior Class races, with Nathan DeCosta winning the other, while Roman Wilkinson won all three Tag Junior Class races.
Scott Barnes took the checkered flag in all three races in the L206 Senior Class races, while David Barbosa won all three of the L206 Masters Class races.
Shannon Caisey won two of the three Stock Shifter Class races, with J’Auza James winning the other, while Ryan Rebello won two of the three KZ Class races, Blake Horseman won the other, and Tanner Coreia all three races in the Cadet Class.
Tag Seniors Class
HEAT 1
1 Nathan DeCosta 2 William Dunkley 3 Jehan Durrant 4 Brian Bulhoes
HEAT 2
1 Brian Bulhoes 2 Nathan DeCosta 3 William Dunkley 4 Jehan Durrant
HEAT 3
1 Brian Bulhoes 2 Nathan DeCosta 3 William Dunkley 4 Jehan Durrant
Tag Juniors Class
HEAT 1
1 Roman Wilkinson 2 Jonah Moniz 3 Hunter Borland 4 Lucas Flood
HEAT 2
1 Roman Wilkinson 2 Lucas Flood 3 Jonah Moniz 4 Hunter Borland
HEAT 3
1 Roman Wilkinson 2 Jonah Moniz 3 Lucas Flood 4 Hunter Borland
L206 Seniors Class
HEAT 1
1 Scott Barnes 2 Marc Tucker 3 Robert Wheatley 4 Justin Lindo 5 Jeff Sousa 6 Brian Bulhoes 7 Harry Dunkley 8 Brian Hall 9 Neil Martins 10 Philip Correia
HEAT 2
1 Scott Barnes 2 Brian Bulhoes 3 Justin Lindo 4 Marc Tucker 5 Robert Wheatley 6 Harry Dunkley 7 Brian Hall 8 Neil Martins 9 Jeff Sousa 10 Philip Correia
HEAT 3
1 Scott Barnes 2 Marc Tucker 3 Jeff Sousa 4 Robert Wheatley 5 Brian Hall 6 Neil Martins 7 Justin Lindo 8 Harry Dunkley
L206 Masters Class
HEAT 1
1 David Barbosa 2 Ed Cook 3 Chris Bonard
HEAT 2
1 David Barbosa 2 Ed Cook 3 Chris Bonard
HEAT 3
1 David Barbosa 2 Ed Cook 3 Chris Bonard
Stock Shifter Class
HEAT 1
1 Jauza James 2 Shannon Caisey 3 Cody Sousa-Saints 4 Jason DeCouto 5 Jason Correia
HEAT 2
1 Shannon Caisey 2 Jauza James 3 Jason Correia 4 Jason DeCouto 5 Cody Sousa-Saints
HEAT 3
1 Shannon Caisey 2 Jauza James 3 Jason Correia 4 Jason DeCouto 5 Cody Sousa-Saints
KZ Class
HEAT 1
1 Blake Horseman 2 Brandon Frank 3 Ryan Lopes/Scott Barnes 4 Stephen Corrado 5 David Selley 6 John Carreiro Jr 7 Jayden Brimmer 8 Ryan Rebello 9 Chris Ricca 10 Philip Correia
HEAT 2
1 Ryan Rebello 2 Brandon Frank 3 Blake Horseman 4 Stephen Corrado 5 John Carreiro Jr 6 Chris Ricca 7 Philip Correia 8 Jayden Brimmer 9 David Selley 10 Ryan Lopes/Scott Barnes
HEAT 3
1 Ryan Rebello 2 Brandon Frank 3 Blake Horseman 4 Stephen Corrado 5 David Selley 6 Chris Ricca 7 Ryan Lopes/Scott Barnes 8 John Carreiro Jr 9 Jayden Brimmer
Divine is Officially a British Superbike Championship Rider
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The entry list is out and this year we’re introducing a new country in the R&G British Talent Cup and Bennetts British Superbike Championship, and that is Bermuda.
Aeziah Divine will race under the Bermuda Flag - a British Overseas Territory that will be represented for the first time in the championship. Divine said, “I finally became old enough to get my ACU license (after having to wait a few extra years while the age limit was being raised).
I had the theory on ZOOM and the practical at Darley Moor Sports Centre. Passed both and now am officially ready to go racing at Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
I have to say a big thank you to everyone who helped get my Moto5 sorted and running for me to do the test on my own motorbike. The sun was even out for us today.”
