Karters vie to give Mother's Day gift

Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment Coordinator

It can be very challenging for a young boy to get his mother something special for Mother's Day.

Today, scores of young karters will take the track in high spirits with hopes of making their mothers proud.

"If my son wins and completes the victory lap with the chequered flag, then I am going to go wild, jumping and screaming in the stand," giggled Iesha Law, mother of Jonathan Law, who competes in the Rotax Mini-Max Class.

Having a safe race meet, then come home and help her fix dinner, would be a perfect Mother's Day gift for Seanne Williams, from her son Matthew, one of the top contenders in the Rotax Junior Class.

"Once he gives his best, even if it means to establish a new lap record, that will make me happy," said Lisa Sirgany, who is expected to be at the track to support her son, Justin Sirgany.

Though he will not be competing in a class today, young Sirgany will be driving among the bigger boys, in preparation for the upcoming Grand National event in the United States. Last year, he was third on the podium, this year he is hoping to take the chequered flag.

He demonstrated his readiness by winning three of the four races last weekend at the Homestead circuit in Florida.

"Being safe and doing his best will be an exceptional gift for me," said Kimberly Issa, of her son Thomas.

Today's meet will get under way at 9 a.m. at the Palisadoes International Raceway. According to Jamaica Karting Association president Peter Rae, all mothers at the track will be recognised and lauded.

The races are expected to be keenly competitive, as the karters are not only competing for championship points, but to ensured they qualified for the US Grand National in July and the Pan American finals in September.

Hence, some fierce battles are expected. All eyes will be on the Rotax Junior Class, the rivalry between Williams and Collin Daley Jr. Likewise, the big showdown in the Mini Max Class featuring Issa, Law, Sirgany and Fraser McConnell.