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Monday, May 19, 2025
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Divine Battles Through Donington Park BTC Opener
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Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has concluded his participation in Round 1 of the 2025 R&G British Talent Cup season at Donington Park. The weekend presented a challenging start to the campaign for the young rider.
Qualifying proved to be a tough session for Divine. Despite showing promising pace in certain sections of the track, a series of small errors prevented him from putting together a consistently fast lap. As a result, he qualified in 23rd position out of a grid of 26 riders.
In Race 1, Divine demonstrated his racing spirit, engaging in some spirited battles on track. He made a positive start, gaining several positions in the opening laps and ultimately finishing the race in 21st place, a slight improvement from his grid slot.
Race 2 saw Divine get off to a strong start, moving up the order in the initial stages. However, a few laps into the race, an incident involving another rider impacted his progress. A rider in his group cut the chicane, forcing Divine and another competitor wide. This unfortunately led to both riders losing touch with the group ahead. Despite this setback, Divine showed his potential by setting his personal best lap time of the weekend, dropping down to a mid 1 minute 42 seconds. He ultimately finished the second race in 17th position.
Reflecting on his weekend at Donington Park, Divine remained positive, stating, "Overall I was really happy with the weekend. There’s still a lot to improve on but we know what those areas are and are confident that we can work together to push further ahead." This positive outlook and identification of areas for improvement will be crucial as Divine progresses through the 2025 R&G British Talent Cup season.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Kacey & Cleds Shed Secure Podium Finish
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Motorcycle racer John Kacey and his Cleds Shed Motorcycles team experienced a mixed weekend at the Welsh Cathedral of Speed, Pembrey Circuit, for rounds two and three of the fiercely competitive Freetech British Championship.
Despite not participating in the opening two practice sessions, Kacey demonstrated his adaptability and skill in the third practice race for the Moto4 Endurance / Production 125 Endurance / Streetstock Endurance classes. On just his second lap, Kacey clocked an impressive time of 1:26.988, securing a commendable third-place finish in the session. This strong showing hinted at the potential for a successful weekend despite the limited track time.
That promise was realized in the main Moto4 Endurance / Production 125 Endurance / Streetstock Endurance Endurance Race. Kacey and the Cleds Shed Motorcycles team once again showcased their competitive edge, battling hard throughout the endurance event. Demonstrating consistency and strategic riding, they ultimately crossed the finish line in third place within their class and also secured an impressive third position overall in the combined standings.
The grueling endurance race saw Kacey and his team complete a significant 225 laps of the challenging Pembrey circuit. While they ultimately finished nine laps behind the race winner, their podium finish is a testament to their resilience, teamwork, and Kacey's riding prowess.
Securing a third-place finish in such a competitive championship highlights the progress and dedication of John Kacey and the Cleds Shed Motorcycles team. Their performance at the Welsh Cathedral of Speed will undoubtedly provide a significant boost as they look ahead to the remaining rounds of the Freetech British Championship, aiming to build on this hard-earned success.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
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DeCosta & Pedro Shine in Bermuda Karting Race Week
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The Southside Motorsports Park played host to a thrilling week of racing as the Bermuda Karting Club's season continued with Race Week, delivering some high-speed action across all classes.
Nathan DeCosta proved to be the man to beat in the competitive TAG Senior Class, showcasing his dominance by taking the checkered flag in all three races of the week. Similarly impressive was Syah Pedro in the TAG Junior Class, who also swept his category with victories in all three races.
The L206 Class provided a more varied outcome, with three different drivers reaching the top step of the podium. Brian Bulhoes, Scott Barnes, and David Barbosa each claimed a checkered flag in their respective races, highlighting the tight competition within the class.
In the Shifter Class, David Selley demonstrated his prowess by winning all three races of the week. Meanwhile, in the Cadet Class, Tanner Correia also enjoyed a clean sweep, securing victories in all three races.
The Race Week event at Southside Motorsports Park underscored the talent and competitive spirit within the Bermuda Karting Club, with several drivers showcasing dominant performances and setting the stage for further exciting racing as the season progresses.
TAG SENIOR
HEAT 1
1 Nathan DeCosta
2 Blake Horseman
3 Ryan Burgess
4 Marc Tucker
5 Brian Bulhoes
6 Will Dunkley
7 Jonah Moniz
8 Lucas Flood
9 Paulo Sousa
10 Keyara Signor
HEAT 2
1 Nathan DeCosta
2 Blake Horseman
3 Marc Tucker
4 Brian Bulhoes
5 Will Dunkley
6 Lucas Flood
7 Jonah Moniz
8 Keyara Signor
9 Paulo Sousa
HEAT 3
1 Nathan DeCosta
2 Blake Horseman
3 Marc Tucker
4 Brian Bulhoes
5 Will Dunkley
6 Lucas Flood
7 Keyara Signor
8 Jonah Moniz
TAG JUNIORS
HEAT 1
1 Syah Pedro
2 Ethan Wheatley
HEAT 2
1 Syah Pedro
HEAT 3
1 Syah Pedro
2 Alondro Albouy
L206
HEAT 1
1 Brian Bulhoes
2 David Barbosa
3 Robert Wheatley
4 Scott Barnes
5 Stephen Corrado
6 Marc Tucker
7 Owen DeCosta
8 Harry Dunkley
9 Jesse Moniz
10 Justin Lindo
11 Chris Smith
12 Kevin Sousa
HEAT 2
1 Scott Barnes
2 David Barbosa
3 Stephen Corrado
4 Robert Wheatley
5 Owen DeCosta
6 Brian Bulhoes
7 Marc Tucker
8 Jesse Moniz
9 Chris Smith
10 Kevin Sousa
11 Justin Lindo
12 Harry Dunkley
HEAT 3
1 David Barbosa
2 Scott Barnes
3 Brian Bulhoes
4 Owen DeCosta
5 Marc Tucker
6 Robert Wheatley
7 Jesse Moniz
8 Harry Dunkley
9 Justin Lindo
10 Kevin Sousa
11 Chris Smith
12 Stephen Corrado
SHIFTER
HEAT 1
1 David Selley
2 Shannon Caisey
3 Jason Correia
4 Stephen Corrado
5 Jorja Thomas
6 Jason DeCouto
7 Jared Whitecross
HEAT 2
1 David Selley
2 Shannon Caisey
3 Stephen Corrado
4 Jason Correia
5 Jason DeCouto
6 Jorja Thomas
7 Jared Whitecross
HEAT 3
1 David Selley
2 Shannon Caisey
3 Jorja Thomas
4 Jared Whitecross
CADETS
HEAT 1
1 Tanner Correia
2 Alondro Albouy
3 Jonathan Linberg
4 Jacob Garrett
HEAT 2
1 Tanner Correia
2 Alondro Albouy
3 Jonathan Linberg
4 Jacob Garrett
HEAT 3
1 Tanner Correia
2 Jonathan Linberg
3 Jacob Garrett
4 Jacob Garrett
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
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Motocross Riders Shine at Motocross Triple Crown
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 The Southside MotorSports Park roared to life as the Bermuda Motocross Association hosted the thrilling Triple Crown Race 3, with several riders demonstrating dominant performances across the classes.
Aiden Simmons proved to be the rider to beat in the Novice Class, securing convincing victories in both races. Kody Paul mirrored this dominance in the 65cc Class, also taking the chequered flag in both of his outings.
Young Tiano Tucker Wall showcased his talent in the PeeWee Class, riding to two impressive wins. In the Expert Class, Allan Degraff also demonstrated his skill and experience, claiming victory in both races.
The 50cc Class provided a slightly different narrative, with Max Butterfield emerging as the overall winner after securing a first-place finish and a second-place in the two races. A'jahni Foggo was another rider in dominant form, sweeping both races in the 85cc Class.
In the 85cc Ladies Class, Nyla Goodchild rode impressively to claim victory in both races. Finally, Aaron Cannonier showed his experience in the Over 30 Class, securing a clean sweep with wins in both of his races.
The third round of the Triple Crown series delivered exciting action and highlighted the depth of talent within the Bermuda Motocross Association, with several riders establishing themselves as frontrunners in their respective categories.
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Monday, April 21, 2025
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Divine Trains at Donington Park
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Aeziah Divine reflected on training days at Donington Park in Derby, United Kingdom.
Divine posted on social media stating, “Back home after a solid two days of testing with the team. It took a while to get used to being back on the NSF after not riding one since last season but once I got back into the flow of riding one again, it felt great being back out.
I learned a lot over the three days at the track. I enjoyed having the space and structure to sit down with the team to review my data and iron out some of the struggles that l was dealing with over the weekend, such as turning in too early and needing to stay out wider on the exit. The team was brilliant in helping me understand how to make adjustments for this.
On day two of the test, I had my first ever time riding an NSF in the rain which I really enjoyed. l was very comfortable on the wet setup and felt I could push from the first lap of the session and by lap 4 I had climbed up to P3. I braked a little too late on lap 7 and had to drift wide to stay on track. When reopening the throttle again, the rear came around and threw me off.
Overall I’m very happy to be back in the championship again. Thanks to everyone on the team for all the support over the past few days.”
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