HUNDREDS of motorheads and thrill-seekers flocked the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall, St James, for Tyre Warehouse's Champion of Champions meet last Sunday.

The event is second of 12 action-packed 'drifting' competitions scheduled by the Bay Speed team.

Supporters watched with bated breath as heated battles ensued between drivers attempting to manoeuvre an obstacle course in less time than their competitors for the chance to score points towards cash prizes and year-end's championship trophy.

Mere seconds separated the top three drivers in the championship round.

Cleve 'Cutta Hype' Ottey emerged victor, scoring a time of 1:56 seconds in his Toyota Starlet. Ottey had also taken top honours in the January 27 meet at the same venue by overcoming a kerb wall collision and broken axle.

Ian Wright took second place in his Toyota Corolla with a time of 1:57 seconds while Jamar 'Skoolaz' Kinkead took third place in his Toyota Levin with a time of 1:58 seconds.

Event organiser Stephen Mahoney appeared pleased with the event's staging.

"The patrons loved the strong competitive action and skills as drivers from all around the island came to put their cars to the limit, sometimes beyond, trying to make it for that big championship for the end of the year. The drivers loved the track. It was a real workout for some, and a learning experience for others," Mahoney told Auto.

The event also saw a promising number of entries from rookie drivers. Fourteen-year-old Chris-John Addison, who made waves at the last staging on January 27, was joined by newcomers Steven Singh and Nicholas Barnes who surprised spectators with some impressive raw talent. Rookie winner Addison became the first rookie to make it to the championship round thus far this season.

Much to the delight of the crowd on hand, once the championship points had been scored, it was time for some exciting freestyle exhibition runs by Kinkead and Ottey as well as the talented stunt motorcycle riders from the MoBay-based Rush Riders crew.

The next Bay Speed event date is set for March 31 at the same venue.