The end of April is quickly approaching. This is the time of year everyone from the A-B-C islands expect some outstanding drag racing to take place in Curaçao, a tradition started back in the early 1970's. Accordingly so, organizing activities are in full swing and the entire racing community is excited, just having gone through the race registration process Tuesday night.Racing will be tough again this year for the race organizers are bringing some of the best cars from throughout the region. But the locals are hungry and ready.... too bad I won't be here to see it. But if you happen to be in Curaçao, you must attend. Just tell your cabbie to drive you to the track at Ronde Klip. If you're a drag race enthusiast, please visit the track's website on race dates, by clicking here. They might have live feed.
From Aruba a couple of competitor's names that stand: Proud & Rebel, Molester, and Don Flip Racing. Of course, Venezuela will be dully represented with more than 12 cars, amongst others a range of Zapato Grande entries. From the Dominican Republic, the following cars will be present: El Barney (Giomaly Correa), and The Beast (Vladimir Curiel). And from Puerto Rico: El Burro, El Pa, La Zulaima and New Rooster.
Car classes are as follows: Super Modified Stock A, Extreme Imports, Super Pro Comp, Super Comp, Super Gas, Top Sportsman, Import Class, Import Class, Outlaw FWD, Krioyo Bracket, ET Bracket.
Bike classes are as follows: Sportsman bike, Super Comp bike, Quick 32 bike, Krioyo Outlaw Bike.
Event schedule:
Tuesday, April 28, traditional auto show at Brionplein, Willemstad
Wednesday, April 29, a Test & Tune session
Thursday, April 30, drag races
Friday, May 1 drag races
Saturday, May 2 drag races
Below are some of the cars that will be arriving next week to participate in the Curaçao Drag Fest.
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| cars representing Puerto Rico |
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| Zapato Grande from Venezuela |
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| The Beast |
Photo credit: FAC
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