Winners at the Great Race 2006 competition
TriniView.com Staff Article
Event Date: August 26, 2006
Posted: September 02, 2006
The Carib Great Race 2006 took place on Saturday 26th August, 2006 in front of a crowd of thousands from all over the country to support their favourite boats. Many Trinidadians journeyed to the sister isle by air and by sea to witness this event which has grown in popularity over the years. The journey of the boats began at about 6.55 a.m with the pirogues leaving the island of Trinidad. The larger vessels left Trinidad from about 8.00 that morning.
The first boat arrived in Tobago a bit after 9.00 that morning much to the delight of the spectators who came to the Store Bay beach very early to show their support. All was well until there was a collision between Intense II and Predator II. Although the damage to the Predator II was extensive and the racing duo David and Bruce McLean were both catapulted into the air, there were no fatalities or life threatening injuries. However, one of the drivers of the Predator II did sustain leg injuries but is said to make a full recovery soon.
After this incident, the crowd's main focus was on the crash drama and they remained greatly distracted from the rest of the race. Nevertheless, the general good spirit remained with the people. This spirit was added with the spirit of generosity that was evident with the immediate help by spectators who helped to pull the damaged Predator II on shore.
During the morning half, those present were treated to activities such as the Carib beer drinking and dancing competitions which was truly entertaining.
The award giving ceremony was next which was highly anticipated by the crowd and the participants of the race. The results are as follows:
Category / Boat / Time
Racing C / Rage / 1:19.52
Racing B / White Heat / 1:24.20
Racing A / Intense II / 1:24.00
Sports II / Dynamite Rite Formula / 1:28.45
Sports I / Castrol Sensation / 1:41.40
Production 1 / Liquid Assets / 1:54.15
Pirogue / Hero II / 2:45.36
Fastest Boat To Tobago / Rage / 1:19.52
First Boat To Tobago / Castrol / Sensation
This year, only 14 of the 23 boats that left Trinidad completed the race to Store Bay, Tobago. Also, and much to the disappointment of many, Mr. Solo, a crowd favourite, did not complete the race due to engine troubles.
As the midday sun gave way to the cool evening, the beach grew dense with people who came for the beach lime. They danced the night away until the wee hours of the morning.
The Great Race at Store Bay - in pictures
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