Alpha Dog Sweeps Nevis Drag Races
Alpha Dog Racing Crew claimed two class victories at the Nevis Culturama 2026 drag races, with Cleteist A. Mathavious winning the 10-second 1000 ft and Antoine K. Brewley taking the 9-second 1000 ft. The double win highlights the rising profile of BVI drivers in regional motorsports and follows strong performances by the team across recent Caribbean events.
Alpha Dog Racing Crew left Nevis with top honours in both classes it contested at the Culturama 2026 drag racing meet, delivering a sweep that underscored the British Virgin Islands’ growing presence in regional motorsports. Mathavious, owner of Creative Arts and widely known by the nickname "Andretti," piloted the team’s Corvette C8 to first place in the 10-Second 1000 ft category.
Mathavious said the win paid back a disappointing result at WinFest in Nevis in May, when he finished third after being beaten by the same rival car he faced this time. "This time I’ve learned a lot more about the car. The car wanted to run this time; we actually had to slow down the car in the slowest mode to not break out," he said, noting that team adjustments were key to securing the victory.
Brewley — known on the circuit as "Sigma" and owner of mobile repair business Sigma Automotive — steered the team’s black Nissan R35 GT-R to gold in the 9-Second 1000 ft category. Brewley added this to a growing résumé that includes a second-place finish in the 10-second quarter-mile class at SHIFT Happens in Antigua, where he raced a Jeep Trackhawk. "Motorsports has been my passion since childhood, from building cars to racing them," he said. "Alpha Dog lets me turn that passion into results.
We have a strong team, competitive cars, and a commitment to keep improving. This is just the beginning." The results in Nevis reinforce a trend of competitive BVI drivers and crews making regular appearances and podiums across Caribbean drag and sprint events. For local fans, the sweep represents both pride and proof of steady technical development — from vehicle setup and tuning to race-day strategy.
Alpha Dog’s success also highlights the importance of grassroots teams and small business support in the territory’s motorsports community. Both drivers run local enterprises tied to cars and racing, underscoring how the sport stimulates skills development and small business activity in the BVI.
According to Virgin Islands News Online, the team plans to continue refining its vehicles and targeting further regional meets. Residents wanting to follow Alpha Dog’s progress are encouraged to watch for upcoming events in the Leewards and to support local motorsport initiatives that nurture future BVI talent.
Primary source: VINO