Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has achieved a significant milestone in his British Talent Cup campaign, securing his first championship points with a strong performance at the Snetterton Race Circuit.
Divine, representing Bermuda on the highly competitive circuit, delivered a personal best and finished inside the points for the first time in Race 1. He initially crossed the line in 14th position, but following post-race penalties issued to other riders, he was ultimately elevated to an impressive 11th place in the British Talent Cup standings for that race.
Reflecting on his qualifying performance, Divine noted, "I felt I improved a lot during morning qualifying. I was able to closely follow a group ahead and worked hard to stay with them for a tow. I got into their slipstream, helping me push for a fast lap, and I qualified 21st."
Describing a hard-fought Race 1, Divine commented, "I didn’t have the best start off the line but I worked hard to make up some positions at turns 2 and 3. While leading my group, I pushed on to close the gap to the two riders ahead of us, taking our group from four to six riders. A few riders in our group were messing each other up, leading the group to break up. We continued changing positions with a close drag to the line where I crossed just ahead of another rider to secure 14th and my first championship points! However, after some post-race penalties, I took 11th in the end.”
This breakthrough performance at Snetterton marks a crucial step forward for Aeziah Divine in his developing career on the Road to MotoGP.
Monday, June 09, 2025
Canadian Pro Champion to be in Bermuda
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The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association can confirm that Canadian Pro Champion racer Mark Goodwin will race against Bermuda's best 400cc riders on Father's day, June 15th.
So come out and support our racers as they take on Canada's best Kawasaki Ninja 400cc rider from the Atlantic Road Racing League in Nova Scotia.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Unlucky End for Divine in Silverstone British Talent Cup
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Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine endured a frustrating end to the second race of Round 2 in the R&G British Talent Cup at the iconic Silverstone circuit. After a promising start, an unfortunate incident and a subsequent mistake brought his race to a premature conclusion.
Starting from 22nd on the grid, Divine made a strong getaway and climbed to 16th position in the early stages of the race. However, his progress was abruptly halted when a rider he was closely following slid out in front of him. In a quick reaction to avoid a collision with the fallen rider and bike, Divine was forced off track and into the gravel.
This excursion into the gravel resulted in him dropping back down the order as the group of riders behind him managed to pass while he was navigating his way back onto the tarmac. Showing impressive determination, Divine managed to keep his bike upright and rejoined the race, battling his way back up to 16th position once more.
Unfortunately, while pushing hard to close the gap to the riders ahead, Divine then suffered his own mishap, striking the front end and ultimately ending his race prematurely.
Despite the disappointing conclusion to his Silverstone weekend, Divine remained upbeat, focusing on the positives he could take away from the experience. He stated, “An unlucky end to the weekend but lots of positives to take away. It was an incredible experience being back racing alongside MotoGP at Silverstone. I can’t wait to build off of this momentum over the next few weeks before Snetterton.” Divine's resilience and focus on learning from the weekend will be key as he looks ahead to the next round of the British Talent Cup.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Barnes Secures Second Place at SKUSA Spring Nationals
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Bermudian karter Scott Barnes finished in a strong second place in the Masters Shifter Class Final at the SKUSA Spring Nationals, held at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio.
Barnes had demonstrated his competitive pace throughout the qualifying stages, setting the third-fastest time with a lap of 54.021 seconds on his third lap.
In the Pre-Final race, Barnes engaged in a close battle with eventual winner Scott Presti. Presti clocked a winning time of 9 minutes and 5.317 seconds over the ten-lap race, with Barnes finishing just behind in second place with a time of 9 minutes and 6.162 seconds.
The Final saw another tight contest between Barnes and Presti. Over the 20-lap race, Barnes once again finished in the runner-up position, crossing the line in a time of 18 minutes and 8.390 seconds, with Presti taking the victory.
Securing second place at the SKUSA Spring Nationals, a significant event on the karting calendar, represents a strong performance for Scott Barnes in the competitive Masters Shifter Class.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Barnes Inherits SKUSA Spring Nationals Victory
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Karter Driver Scott Barnes has been declared the winner of the Masters Shifter Class Final at the SKUSA Spring Nationals, held at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio.
The event marked the halfway point of the prestigious 2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour, attracting a field of around 250 drivers across eight categories, including Barnes.
Barnes had shown strong pace throughout the day. After qualifying well, he secured a second-place finish in the Pre-Final race, positioning himself on the front row for the all-important Final.
In the Final itself, Barnes made an excellent start, seizing the hole shot from his outside pole position. However, he briefly lost the lead in turn two before demonstrating his determination by making a decisive pass to reclaim the top spot on lap seven of the 20-lap race.
Barnes led the field for a further six laps, maintaining a strong pace at the front. A fierce battle for the lead then ensued with Scott Presti, which unfortunately involved contact, causing Barnes to lose the top spot. The Bermudian driver made a second determined push for the lead but ultimately came up just short at the chequered flag, initially finishing in second place with a time of 18 minutes and 10.354 seconds.
However, the drama didn't end there. Following the race, officials reviewed a protest. This resulted in the disqualification of Presti, who had initially been declared the winner with a time of 18 minutes and 8.950 seconds. The disqualification elevated Scott Barnes to the top step of the podium, handing him the hard-fought victory in the Masters Shifter Class at the SKUSA Spring Nationals.
