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Guyana ‘s world medal winning Banks Beer will team up with local ace driver Andrew King and leading  Group 2 ‘B’ contender Gavin Gouveia for the Caribbean  Motor Racing championships at the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri on Sunday.

Banks Beer Brand Manager Brian Choo Hen (left) presents the cheque to Gavin Gouveia while Banks executives  Carlton Joao and Errol Nelson look on.

Banks Beer Brand Manager Brian Choo Hen (left) presents the cheque to Gavin Gouveia while Banks executives Carlton Joao and Errol Nelson look on.

King, one of the top motor racers in the region will be representing Team Guyana in the Group 4 category in the third leg of the Caribbean series.

He received a cheque for $500,000, while Gouveia was presented with a cheque for $200,000.

Banks DIH Ltd. Marketing Executive Carlton Joao in making the presentation yesterday  said that the cars of  King and Gouveia  will be powered by Banks Beer.

“We have come out in support of these two leading racers,  King and Gouveia because we are confident that they will make Guyana proud just like our Banks Beer – Our Country, Our Life, Our Beer,” said Joao.

 Ace driver Andrew King accepts the cheque from Banks Marketing Executive Carlton Joao in the presence of Banks Beer Brand Manager Brian Choo Hen (right) and Tropical Mist Brand Manager Errol Nelson.

Ace driver Andrew King accepts the cheque from Banks Marketing Executive Carlton Joao in the presence of Banks Beer Brand Manager Brian Choo Hen (right) and Tropical Mist Brand Manager Errol Nelson.

Joao, reminded consumers to drink responsibly and to have a designated driver on race day.

Banks Beer is produced, bottled and exported by local beverage giants Banks DIH Ltd.

Also present at the presentations were Banks Beer Brand Manager, Brian Choo Hen, Tropical Mist Brand Manager, Errol Nelson and  Troy Peters, Communications Manager.

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  1. GT fan CANADA says:

    Kudos to Banks DIH for getting back into sponsoring motor racing, i remember the days when DIH was one of the front running sponsors.
    They have chosen 2 excellent drivers to sponsor, I`m sure Andrew & Gavin will do DIH proud.



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