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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Riders Seal BMRA Season 2026 Class Honours
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Adverse weather has brought an abrupt halt to the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association (BMRA) campaign, confirming Carter Burgess, Len Macedo, Cheng-Hsien Ning, and Bruce De Grilla Jr as 2026 class champions.
Inclement conditions forced the cancellation of the planned season finale at the Bermuda Motorsports Park on Sunday, 25 October. Consequently, the previous weekend's racing on 18 October stands as the decisive round of the championship year.
The premature conclusion locked in a dramatic title race across several divisions, headlined by standout showings from emerging young riders.
In the MIR Moto GP 110cc Expert class, Carter Burgess sealed the championship crown on 460 points, finishing 125 clear of season-long rival Jesston Thomas.
The pair renewed their fierce rivalry during the 18 October meeting, taking turns atop the podium. Burgess took the chequered flag in race one before Thomas struck back in race two—snapping Burgess’s remarkable 11-race winning streak. Burgess answered immediately in race three to close out the year on a high note, with Dezi Degrilla-Tucker completing the championship podium in third.
Nine-year-old Burgess also pushed the Scooters/Street Bike title down to the wire. Entering the penultimate weekend trailing leader Cheng-Hsien Ning by 76 points, Burgess claimed three consecutive second-place finishes behind an untouchable Jesston Thomas, who swept all three heats.
The resulting haul slashed Ning’s cushion to just 16 points. However, with Sunday's washout eliminating any chance of a final-day decider, Ning held on to lift the championship on 331 points ahead of Burgess and Thomas.
In the MIR Moto GP 110cc Novice division, Len Macedo produced a clinical display to cap his championship triumph, sweeping all three races on 18 October to finish on 223 points clear of Pharaoh Crockwell and Aydin Hollis.
Meanwhile, Bruce De Grilla Jr walked away with the Open Class championship, racking up 336 points over the campaign to finish ahead of Kannen Morris-Dickinson and Romano Ramirez. Ning notably stepped up into the Open class during the 18 October meeting, showcasing his versatility by claiming a clean sweep of all three races.
Reflecting on the campaign, BMRA president David Jones praised the competitors and underlined the burgeoning standard of Bermuda's junior talent.
“It has been another successful season for the BMRA, and I want to thank every rider, family and volunteer who made it possible," Jones said. "Our riders showed once again just how tough and competitive they are, and many of them have really come of age on the track this year.
"I am especially proud of our youth programme. Our young riders have been the story of the season, racing with skill, courage and sportsmanship well beyond their years, and taking on, and beating, riders on much bigger machines.
"The hard work they put in at the track every week shows, and the future of motorcycle racing in Bermuda is in very good hands.”
2026 BMRA Championship Standings
MIR Moto GP 110cc Expert: 1st Carter Burgess (460 pts), 2nd Jesston Thomas (335 pts), 3rd Dezi Degrilla-Tucker
MIR Moto GP 110cc Novice: 1st Len Macedo (223 pts), 2nd Pharaoh Crockwell, 3rd Aydin Hollis
Scooters/Street Bike: 1st Cheng-Hsien Ning (331 pts), 2nd Carter Burgess (315 pts), 3rd Jesston Thomas
Open Class: 1st Bruce De Grilla Jr (336 pts), 2nd Kannen Morris-Dickinson, 3rd Romano Ramirez
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Clean Sweeps Dominate Karting Championship Second Round
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A string of dominant individual displays headlined Race Two of the 2026–2027 RUBIS Energy Karting Championship on Sunday, with clean sweeps across multiple divisions at the Rubis Southside Raceway.
Nathan DeCosta took complete control of the TAG Senior division, executing a flawless triple victory across all three heats. Behind the runaway leader, Alondro Albouy and Ryan Lopes locked horns in an engaging battle for the remaining podium positions.
The dominance was mirrored in TAG Junior, where Tanner Correia proved untouchable, bagging maximum points with three straight heat wins. Jonathan Linberg and Syah Pedro traded blows all afternoon in a tightly contested scrap for the runner-up honours.
In the L206 class, veteran racer Jason North produced a driving masterclass, sweeping all three heats ahead of a determined Neil Martins, with Scott Barnes climbing into third spot in the final contest.
Barnes was straight back into victory lane in the KZ Shifter category. Carrying his form into the headline gearbox division, Barnes swept every heat to hold off persistent pressure from Ryan Rebello, who had to settle for second place across the board.
The clean sweeps continued into KZ Masters as Jason DeCouto stamped his authority on the field, taking three consecutive chequered flags ahead of Rian Lindo and Jonah Moniz.
The youngsters in the Cadet Class provided no shortage of clinical driving either. Mason Sousa maintained a perfect record on the day with a treble of victories, keeping Miguel Cabral in second place throughout, while Hayden Constable Stephens and Ryan Daley completed the top four in the final two heats.
Click Here to see the Full Race Two of the 2026–2027 RUBIS Energy Karting Championship Results
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Sunday, October 04, 2026
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Divine & Cumbermack Battle Hard as Donington Concludes
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Bermudian motorcycle racers Aeziah Divine and Jediah Cumbermack were back in the thick of the action at Donington Park, battling through dense fields to record resilient finishes across their respective classes.
Divine, competing in the R&G MOTO4 British Cup for Fibre Tec Honda-By MLav Racing, faced two demanding 14-lap encounters around the Leicestershire circuit.
In Race Two, the 16-year-old was embroiled in a fierce pack battle from start to finish, ultimately crossing the line in 12th position with a time of 23 minutes 30.029 seconds. He backed that showing up in Race Three with another 12th-place finish, clocking 23:38.304 in another closely contested outing.
"A few of us got into a great battle for the whole race," said Divine. "I tried to stay focused on making it to the line. I was glad getting back out today and seeing what I can do in the last two races of the season."
In the 1PMobile National Junior Sportbike class, Cumbermack flew the flag for ROKiT Rookies in Race Two, having worked with his team to refine setup overnight.
The Bermudian rider put together a determined 10-lap run, claiming a solid top-ten result as he took the chequered flag in tenth place with a time of 16:51.162.
"We made some changes to the bike since the last session, and I'm feeling positive heading into racing," Cumbermack said. "I was hoping to put it all together and had a stronger session."
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Saturday, October 03, 2026
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Divine & Cumbermack secure top-ten finishes at Donington Park
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Bermudian motorcycle racers Aeziah Divine and Jediah Cumbermack impressed on British soil, each securing top-ten finishes across two competitive categories at Donington Park.
Lining up on the Leicestershire circuit in their respective championships, both young riders demonstrated sharp pace against deep fields in opening race action.
In the R&G MOTO4 British Cup, 16-year-old Divine delivered a standout performance aboard his Fibre Tec Honda for MLav Racing. Tackling a demanding 14-lap contest, Divine remained firmly in contention among the front-runners, crossing the line fifth overall in a time of 23 minutes 36.464 seconds.
Meanwhile, Cumbermack flew the flag in the 1P Mobile National Junior Sportbike Class for ROKiT Rookies. Competing over 10 tightly fought laps, he managed his pace well through the twists and elevation changes of the circuit to lock down ninth position, clocking 16 minutes 49.404 seconds.
The combined showings marked another encouraging outing for Bermuda's emerging two-wheel talent on the UK circuit racing scene.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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BMRA Youth Talent Drive & St. John Ambulance Showdown
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The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association has launched a dedicated recruitment drive for young riders, while also gearing up to settle "unfinished business" at the St. John Ambulance Trophy races this weekend.
BMRA President David Jones Sr confirmed that the association is actively seeking aspiring racers aged between eight and 14 as part of its grassroots development pathway.
Under the initiative, young participants will be introduced to Mayor MotoGP 110cc race bikes and evaluated through structured, controlled riding courses. The programme focuses on key fundamentals, testing candidates on:
Riding ability and throttle control
Balance and agility
Track confidence
Discipline and following track instructions
Prospective riders are required to already know how to handle a pedal bicycle or an e-bike before entering the controlled courses.
The BMRA is also exploring the introduction of a dedicated e-bike racing category. The proposed class aims to teach young competitors machine control, track awareness, and safe, responsible riding within a secure racing environment.
Sessions are scheduled to take place every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Alongside the youth recruitment drive, attention shifts to competitive circuit action this Sunday, 4 October, with the staging of the St. John Ambulance Trophy races.
Billed by the association as a showdown to settle unfinished business from earlier in the season, the event gets under way from 2:00 PM sharp.
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