Barnes Battles Mechanical Failures for Fourth-Place Finish
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Bermudian kart racer Scott Barnes and his teammates endured a litany of mechanical issues to secure a hard-fought fourth-place finish in a Six-Hour Endurance Race at the Orlando Indoor Karting Centre over the weekend.
Despite leading the race at various stages, the team was plagued by misfortune, a series of setbacks that ultimately cost them a place on the podium.
"It is all we had on the day, not because we got beat on track, just had the worst luck!" Barnes explained. He detailed the team's struggles, which included a broken clutch while in the lead, a back hub that broke with two hours remaining, and a wheel coming off.
Despite the continuous problems, Barnes and his team showed incredible resilience. They fought their way back into contention and were on the verge of making a pass to reclaim third place when yet another issue arose.
"The chain broke," Barnes said. "We got back out and still finished fourth, one spot off the podium."
The result is a testament to the team's perseverance and determination to compete, even in the face of significant adversity, and underscores their impressive performance against a competitive field.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Divine Makes Resilient Comeback at Thruxton
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Bermudian racer Aeziah Divine has shown remarkable resilience and determination at Round 5 of the Thruxton Race Circuit, bouncing back from a high-speed crash to set a new personal best and secure a strong finish.
The weekend got off to a dramatic start for Divine. During a quick lap in the first practice session, a sudden braking manoeuvre to avoid another rider led to a fall at an estimated 110 mph. Thanks to his safety gear, Divine walked away unscathed, explaining: "Thanks to DRC Race Leathers, I walked away without even a scratch after landing hard on my shoulder."
Despite the setback, his team worked tirelessly to rebuild his bike for the second practice. Though a mechanical issue limited his track time, Divine pushed on, battling grip issues in qualifying to secure a 22nd place start with a time of 1:25.699.
Race one saw him once again finish in 22nd, but with the determination to end the weekend on a high note, Divine made a significant breakthrough on Day Two. He improved his times, dropping into the low 1:24s and finishing 15th in a session.
The final race was where Divine truly shone. Starting from 22nd on the grid, he battled hard within a large group of riders. "I climbed up 9 places at one point to 13th to lead the second group," he said. The race became a thrilling multi-rider battle for position, with Divine eventually crossing the line in 16th place. He finished just 0.024 seconds outside of the points, a testament to his fighting spirit.
Divine concluded a challenging but ultimately rewarding weekend on a high note. "A massive shout out to the team who went all in to make sure my bike was on point for the races," he said. "I set a new PB time getting into the 1:23s and learned a lot this weekend." His performance is a testament to his courage and the support of his dedicated team.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Dyer Continued His. Resilient Return at Cadwell Park
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Bermudian racing driver Donovan Dyer continued his determined comeback to the circuit at the BRSCC 2025 Cadwell Park Summer Race Weekend, following the successful rebuild of his car's engine after a previous race failure.
Dyer, competing in the Kent Models Mazda MX-5 Championship, showed grit and determination across the weekend's events. In race two, a challenging 12-lap race covering 26.24 miles, he secured a 15th place finish with a time of 22:13.806.
His performance improved in the final race of the weekend. In a 10-lap, 21.86-mile race, Dyer pushed his car to a better finish, crossing the line in 13th place with a time of 21:21.855. His results reflect a solid and encouraging return to the track as he rebuilds momentum following his recent mechanical setback.
Saturday, August 09, 2025
Dyer Makes Resilient Return at Cadwell Park
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Bermudian racing driver Donovan Dyer has made a determined return to the track at the BRSCC 2025 Cadwell Park Summer Race Weekend, having successfully rebuilt his car's engine following a previous race failure.
The event, which takes place on the challenging circuit dubbed the “mini Nürburgring,” saw Dyer get back behind the wheel for the Kent Models Mazda MX-5 Championship. Just weeks after his last engine blew out, Dyer and his team at Bromley Motorsport worked tirelessly to get a new engine in the car, allowing him to compete.
In the qualifying session, Dyer showed he was quickly getting back to pace, clocking a fastest lap time of 1:49.359 on his ninth lap, which put him in 20th position on the grid.
He then took part in Race One, which spanned 11 laps and a distance of 24.05 miles. Dyer finished a respectable 17th with a time of 20:22.872, successfully achieving his pre-race goal of "surviving the weekend" on the demanding circuit.
Dyer said, “The plan was to take the qualification session lightly as the engine needed to be run in.
Race 1, we could push the engine a bit more so I was able to shave 1.5 seconds off my time and finished 17. There were a couple of near misses as it is really close wheel to wheel racing, but I managed to avoid them without too much damage, just a slightly crushed front bumper.”
Friday, August 08, 2025
Driver Donovan Dyer Faces Season Setback Live @ 5pm
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Racing driver Donovan Dyer's promising rookie season in the Kent Models MX-5 Championship has hit a major roadblock after a severe engine failure. The self-funded driver, who is competing for Bromley Motorsport, is now seeking to raise £5,000 to cover the costs of a full engine rebuild and get back on the track.
Dyer, who has been a passionate motorsport enthusiast since childhood, has been a strong contender for the top spot in the rookie class. However, his season was derailed at the recent race weekend at Oulton Park. The extreme trackside temperatures, which soared to over 40°C inside the car, caused the engine to "blow a gasket," according to Dyer.
In a statement, Dyer said: "As a self-funded driver, every entry fee, part, tire, and repair comes straight from my own pocket, and I've stretched my resources as far as they can go just to get this far."
His crowdfunding appeal is aiming to raise the necessary funds to complete the season. The setback comes at a crucial time for Dyer, who has been working three jobs to chase his racing dream.
