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The\u00a0Reservoir Range Racetrack\u00a0came alive with high-speed action this past weekend as the first round of the Bimma Cup Caribbean Series delivered intense rally sprint and rally cross battles. With a strong lineup of drivers from Antigua & Barbuda and Barbados, local talent rose to the occasion, claiming victory in both events.<\/p>

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Saturday Rally Sprint: Side-by-Side Showdowns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weekend\u2019s action began on Saturday with the Rally Sprint, a head-to-head test of speed and precision on the dirt track. A total of 17 drivers \u2013 seven from Antigua and ten from Barbados \u2013 faced off in a classic sprint format, with two cars running in separate lanes to set the fastest times. Antiguan drivers dominated the podium, with Luca Ascarelli taking first place, Stewart Gordon securing second, and leo Moody-Stuart finishing third, marking a clean sweep for the home team.<\/p>

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Sunday Rally Cross: Antiguans Take Full Control<\/p>

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Sunday\u2019s Rally Cross event brought wheel-to-wheel, six-car, six-lap racing to the dirt track, featuring 16 competitors \u2013 seven from Antigua and nine from Barbados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race saw aggressive overtakes, daring maneuvers, and thrilling battles, but once again, Antigua\u2019s drivers proved unstoppable.<\/p>

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In a dramatic finish, Michael Gordon claimed victory, with Rocco Falcone taking second place and Stewart Gordon rounding out the podium in third. With an all-Antiguan podium in both events, the local drivers set an early benchmark in the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Strong Start to the Bimma Cup Caribbean Series.<\/p>

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This event marked the official start of the Bimma Cup Caribbean Series, setting the stage for an intense season ahead.<\/p>

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With Antigua\u2019s drivers securing back-to-back wins in both disciplines, the momentum is firmly in their favor as the championship moves to the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans can expect even more thrilling racing as the Bimma Cup Caribbean Series continues across the region, with competitors eager to challenge the early dominance of the Antiguan drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on upcoming rounds, race results, and driver standings, visit our website at http:\/\/www.reservoirrangeracetrack.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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