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MCBI/P.B. Events Ltd - Dexterity Driving Challenge - Event 1
Searles, Christ Church,
Sun, Feb 1, 2004
 
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The Day's Report
By Glenn "Evo Thug" Beckles
 
 
Geoffrey Ullyett (right) yet again reigned supreme as he won the first round of the Dexterity Driving Challenge. Organised by PB Events Limited and the Motoring Club of Barbados Incorporated, this is its second year running and like the previous rounds, it was another success. Held in scenic Searles Christ Church, thousands gathered to watch the many talented drivers who had come out to put their skills on show.

With 65 entrants, the crowds who turned out were in for lots of entertainment, and that is what they got. The promise of seeing sideways ace Geoffrey Ullyett behind the wheel of Paul Bourne's Subaru Impreza WRC served to add even more excitement to the atmosphere surrounding the event. There were the usual crowd favourites, but there were a lot of newcomers and this added variety to the field.

One of the outstanding performers during the day was Sean Banfield (right). Driving a Toyota Hilux, Banfield showed tremendous skill and car control as he spun the large Hilux around the barrels with the greatest of ease. He simply left the crowd in awe, even more so when he even defeated some of the cars that lined up to go head to head against him. Another competitor not driving a "car" but still having a good showing was Lawrence Bayne. One of the stars of last year's dexterity challenge, Bayne returned this year behind the wheel of a Suzuki Samurai. He picked up right where he left off, just oozing confidence and flair as he made light work of the course. Special mention must be made here of Biddy Barber (right), the only female competitor. Behind the wheel of her Daihatsu Feroza, Biddy showed motorsport isn't limited to male participation only. Although she didn't navigate the course with the flair of her male counterparts, she gave a good account of herself, earning the respect of each member of the crowd.

The FWD (front-wheel drive) section of the competitors represented to the fullest. Simon Gillmore, Arthur and Sean Corbin leading the way. Gilmore finished 2nd overall, with Arthur Corbin 6th and Sean Corbin 10th. Gillmore was clean and consistent, working in tandem with his machine. Arthur Corbin continued to amaze with his ability to pose a strong challenge to the RWD (rear-wheel drive) competitors. Driving a Toyota Corolla GT, Corbin showed that dexterity isn't about power and looking flashy, but being skilful, clean and consistent during your runs. Sean Corbin too, affirmed this fact, as he took his Daihatsu Charade Tiger to a well-earned 10th place finish.

The RWD competitors took the lion's-share of the top honours. Sideways ace Geoffrey Ullyett taking command and finishing in 1st. Skill and guile personified, Ullyett held off all of the strong challenges posed to him and came out victorious. His relaxed demeanour in how he manoeuvred the course astonished the thousands that turned out to watch the event. Ryan Wood (right) was simply amazing as he took 3rd place. Spinning his Toyota Starlet with ease around the barrels, Wood picked up where he left off from last year's Dexterity Challenge. With the front wheel of the 'Let seemingly anchored to the ground, mere inches away from the barrels, Wood had the back coming around as easy as ever. Of course, the crowd became one in a sea of hysteria. Cody Mark and James Betts finished 4th and 5th respectively. Both of these young competitors showed great poise, and this was translated into their very quick times. 7th position went to another sideways specialist, Tony Pile. Driving a Toyota Starlet, Pile was in the same mould as last year- being quick and clean with of course, the flair that fans associate with his driving. Martin Atwell drove is Westfield Megabird to 8th place overall. Spinning his machine with ease, Atwell left spectators' mouths watering for more. Adrian Linton finished in a hard-earned 9th place. After encountering a mechanical problem on his 1st run, Linton then shared a car with Michael Collymore. Linton was now in a RWD vehicle, and he didn't miss a beat, putting down good times.

 
 
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