50cc racer Ryan Chisholm (right) with beaming motherDanah Chisholm.
September 26, 2013
PHOTO FINISH: FAMILY AFFAIR
While motorsport may be thought of as a male-dominated sport, behind every young driver is a mother willing to give up her Sunday to provide moral, and in some cases actual physical support.
Photo Finish takes the time out today to celebrate these lovely ladies.
Heather Eaton worksbehind the scenes atboth club andfamily level toensure sonMarcAnthony hasfun in theRotaxMinimaxclass.
It could be argued that her driving talent may havecome from her legendary father, Christopher Issa, butthere’s no question where 50cc driver Mattea Issagets her beauty queen looks as she shares a quietmoment between races with former Miss Jamaicamom Kimberly Issa.
It’s a generational thingfor Thomas Gore as hismother Debra Gore (left)and grandmother JoMeany provide tons ofback-up on race day.(PHOTOS: RORY DALEY)
From left:Peta-gayeSmith, KatrynaLawson andKimberly Roseform thecheeringteam for RyanChisholm.
Young Ryan Lue, son of drag racer Craig Lue, looks set to carry onthe tradition at the Palisadoes International Raceway on Saturday.(PHOTO: GORGETTE BECKFORD)
