BVI Takes Top Spot In Grenada Drags
The British Virgin Islands secured a historic victory at the King Ocean International Grenada Drags, capturing first place in the 13 Second Class category. Represented by Speed Shop VI and Hurricane Racing Crew, the local contingent outperformed competitors across a massive field of 250 regional vehicles.
The British Virgin Islands motorsports community is celebrating a major milestone after securing a historic first-place trophy at the King Ocean International Grenada Drags, held at the Pearls International Speedway in St. The high-octane regional competition featured 250 registered cars and racing teams from across the Caribbean and beyond, including entrants from the United States, Barbados, Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad.
Turnbull highlighted the massive scale of the gathering, noting it stood as the largest drag racing event across the Leeward and Windward Islands this year. Team BVI, competing under the banner of Speed Shop VI and the Hurricane Racing Crew, made a powerful impression on the track.
Three territory vehicles advanced all the way to the semi-finals, quickly establishing the Virgin Islands as a formidable contender on the regional circuit. In the competitive 13 Second Class, which featured more than 16 registered vehicles, the BVI contingent took top honors. Driver Ian Galbreath steered the winning vehicle, owned by Esau Rohan Andrews, widely known as Black Lion, across the finish line to capture first place.
Another Virgin Islands entry, a Dodge Hellcat owned by Terry Smith and driven by Kareem Douglas, finished third in the division. Turnbull emphasized the significance of the achievement, noting that bringing home an international first-place trophy at an event of this magnitude represents a groundbreaking accomplishment for local motorsports.
He also highlighted the broader potential of racing events to drive cultural exchange and sports tourism throughout the Caribbean region. The travelling delegation included drivers, tuners, and crew members: Kimron Mills, Ian Galbreath, Kareem Douglas, Musa Clax, Terry Smith, Bernard Benjamin, Marvin St.
The team received essential logistical backing from corporate and governmental partners to make the journey possible. Shipping company King Ocean transported the competition vehicles from the Virgin Islands to Grenada free of charge. Fly BVI operated the delegation flight, piloted by Jeremy Charles, a Grenada native raised on Virgin Gorda who marked his first return to his birthplace in fifteen years.
The team also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Communications and Works, Minister Kye M. Rymer, the BVI Ports Authority, and local supporters for their assistance.
Primary source: VINO