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Tuesday, October 07, 2025
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Tough Finish Doesn't Detract from Cumbermack's Season
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The final round of the R&G British Talent Cup in the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen Class did not deliver the fairy-tale ending Jediah Cumbermack might have hoped for, but the Bermudian racer still showcased his talent across a tricky weekend.
While the season's close was perhaps frustrating, Cumbermack secured a highly creditable performance, particularly in qualifying, demonstrating his adaptability in adverse conditions.
Cumbermack's weekend started strongly, battling against changeable weather conditions. A wet practice session required the young rider to quickly adapt to the reduced grip levels on the track, a challenge he met with success.
This adaptability carried through to qualifying, where Cumbermack put in an excellent effort to secure 6th place on the starting grid. This was a significant achievement in what were described as "very tricky conditions."
The main race proved to be a test of resilience after a challenging start. Cumbermack lost ground early on, dropping four positions down the order.
"I didn't get the start I wanted," Cumbermack will have undoubtedly felt, but he quickly settled into a determined rhythm. Over the following laps, he steadily regained his pace and began picking off riders one by one.
He managed to work his way back up through the field, eventually fighting to regain his starting spot, crossing the line in 6th place. The next position, 5th, was momentarily within his sights on the final lap, but he simply ran out of time to execute the final pass.
Reflecting on the entire season, Cumbermack extended his appreciation: “I want to thank all my sponsors and my mom for helping me throughout the race season.”
Despite the lack of a podium finish in the last race, Cumbermack's pace and ability to qualify well underline a promising season of growth and competitive racing in the challenging British Superteen Class.
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Monday, October 06, 2025
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Dill Dominates Buggy Class in Nitro Racing
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Round Two of the Bermuda Nitro Racing Association at Southside Racetrack delivered another day of fast-paced action, highlighted by a commanding performance in the Buggy Class and a hard-fought win in the E-Buggy division.
Kwaz Dill was the undisputed master of the track in the Buggy Class, getting out in front early and maintaining an unassailable lead. Dill’s dominant run saw him lap the entire field, securing the victory with ease.
The real battle for the podium took place behind him. Marcel Hatherley and Ryan Pacheco fought closely through the middle stages of the race, but it was Pacheco who emerged victorious, taking a hard-earned second place after Hatherley fell off the pace late in the running.
The highly competitive E-Buggy Class saw Joe Valadao claim the victory. Kimo secured a strong second-place finish, while Naeem Spencer rounded out the podium to take third place.
The strong field and close racing across both divisions suggest the battle for the overall season championship will intensify over the coming rounds.
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Sunday, October 05, 2025
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Burgess & North Dominate Second Rubis Karting Race Day
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Speed and clean sweeps dominated the agenda at the Southside Moto Sports Park for Race Day Two of the 2025-2026 Rubis Energy Karting Championship. Several top drivers delivered commanding performances to rack up early-season points.
The day belonged primarily to Ryan Burgess and Jason North, who asserted control across multiple classes.
Burgess proved his versatility by taking multiple checkered flags in the senior divisions:
In the Tag Senior Class, Burgess won two of the three races, with Nathan DeCosta claiming the victory in the remaining heat.
Burgess achieved a perfect sweep in the powerful KZ Shifter category, taking the checkered flag in all three races.
North was equally dominant in the L206 Senior Class, delivering a flawless performance by winning all three races in his division.
The younger drivers and the masters also saw intense competition:
Jonathan Linberg was unstoppable in the Tag Junior Class, securing the checkered flag in all three races.
In the KZ Masters Class, Rian Lindo won two of the three races, with Jason DeCouto taking the victory in the other heat.
The Cadet Class saw Jacob Garrett win two of the three races, while Leonardo Serrano claimed the victory in the remaining race.
The competitive pace and high number of flawless wins suggest a thrilling battle for the championships lies ahead in the Rubis Energy Karting series.
Click Here to see the Full 2025/26 Rubis Energy Karting Championship Race Day Two Results
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Sunday, October 05, 2025
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Divine Battles Back from Crash at Oulton Park Races
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Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine endured a physically demanding day at the Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) round at the Oulton Park, in the UK, battling stormy conditions and recovering from a major qualifying crash to finish both races.
Qualifying Scare and Heroic Efforts
Divine faced immediate adversity when qualifying took place in mixed conditions. Starting on slick tyres, Divine gambled against a mid-session change, which he later regretted. On his final lap, a gust of wind caught his machine, leading to a highside crash on the exit of Druids corner.
"I got caught by a gust of wind and highsided on the exit of Druids taking a big knock to his head and being winded quite badly," Divine stated, thankful his safety gear held up. He praised his crew member: "Thanks so much to @aaron_lilly for working so hard to get me out again after qualifying."
Races Display Resilience
Despite still fighting the after-effects of the crash, Divine was passed fit and pushed on with the weekend’s races:
Race 1: Divine started cautiously but worked through the field, finishing just outside the points in 16th place. The Bermudian focused on closing the gap to the group ahead after a messy Turn One at the start saw riders bunch up.
Race 2: Starting from 17th, Divine made good overtakes into the first corner but was quickly shuffled back. He spent the remainder of the race in a tight group fighting for 15th position, ultimately crossing the line in 18th.
"It was a productive but hard day here after taking quite a hit in qualifying which left me sore," Divine said. "Looking forward to seeing what I can do later in the third and final race of the season."
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Sunday, October 05, 2025
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DeGraff, Trott, & Cannonier Dominate Season Opener Titles
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The local motocross season roared back to life with its opening race day, seeing three riders stamp their authority with dominant performances to claim the Expert, Over 40, and Over 30 titles.
DeGraff Claims Expert Title
The premier Expert division was won by Allan Degraff, whose consistency and speed saw him clinch the title. Degraff secured two wins and a second-place finish across the three races to take the top spot. Zico Majors finished as the runner-up with two second-place finishes, while Preston Martin secured third place overall for the day.
Trott and Cannonier Sweep Veteran Classes
In the age-group categories, two riders achieved flawless performances:
Over 40 Division: Le-Troy Trott was unstoppable, taking the checkered flag in all three races to claim a decisive victory. Ronald Trott finished runner-up in all three heats, with Ben Zoeller taking third place.
Over 30 Division: Lorenzo Burch also delivered a clean sweep, winning all three races to secure the top spot in his class. Lorenzo Burch finished second, and Willem Vermeulen rounded out the podium in third.
The opening day provided strong indications of the riders to beat as the motocross season gets into full swing.
PeeWee:
1. Eli Philpott
2. Massiah Smith
3. Kailo Young
4. Diego Daniels
5. Jay'a Nesbitt-Raynor
50cc:
1. A'kyo Cannonier
2. Malakai Dill
3. French Smith-Tankard
4. Kaden Bean-Wolfe
5. Diego Daniels
65cc:
1. King Clarke
2. Rome Dill
3. Cassidy Spencer-Furbert
85cc:
1. A'jahni Foggo
2. Azai Burt
3. Mazaii Tucker
3. Tinho Tucker Wall
4. Jaylon Glasford
Novice:
1. Mikah Alves
2. Anyari Persad
3. Azai Burt
4. Messiah Levrock
5. Z'naz Jones
Over 30:
1st - Lorenzo Burch
2nd - Willem Vermeulum
3rd - Luke Parker
4th - Daquan Burgess
5th - Warren Vincent Jr
Over 40:
1. Le-Troy Trott
2. Ronald Trott
3. Ben Zoeller
4th - Wentworth Tucker
5th - Jason Harrell
Expert:
1. Allan Degraff
2. Zico Majors
3. Preston Martin
4. Jonah Smith
5. Aiden Simmons
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