Brandon Franks Becomes Three-Time Champion

April 25, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright]

Brandon Franks says he is proud to have become a three-time street race champion after winning his class at the Lindo’s Grand Prix in north-east Hamilton yesterday [April 23].

Franks led from start to finish in the Shifter Stock class – the prestige event – to claim the chequered flag, finishing ahead of second-place Blake Horseman and Scott Barnes in third.

It was Frank’s third Grand Prix victory, having won the Shifter class at the Dockyard Grand Prix in 2015 and the Hamilton Grand Prix in 2014.

“It’s another victory under my belt – I’m a three-time champion!” Franks told Bernews.

“Every time I race, I try to drive to the best of my ability. A street track suits my driving style. I’m a point-and-shoot driver; I like a technical, short, skinny track.”

Lindo's Grand Prix Bermuda Apr 22 2023 DF-46

The 36-year-old, who qualified in pole position, said the sizeable crowd that descended on Hamilton to soak up the thrills and spills and close-quarter battles created a spectacular atmosphere in which to race.

“The Grand Prix was a great event, and the crowd got involved,” he said. “I could hear them yelling over the engine and through the helmet. They were hanging over the railings!”

Franks praised the efforts of his chief rivals, Horseman and Barnes, who pushed him to the limit.

“Blake had a good run and pushed me hard,” said Franks, who competed in a handful of races in the Shifter KZ class during the Bermuda Karting Club Championships this season.

“To be able to dominate throughout the heats, qualifiers and the main event – I don’t have the words to explain it!

“I was confident in my car. My dad Kevin is my super tuner. He knows how to set the kart up exactly as I need it.”

Franks has thanked his sponsors SwedeTech Racing Engines, PSL Karting and Ashley HomeStore.

Grand Prix class winners

Tag Seniors

  • Scott Barnes

Cadets

  • Tanner Correia

LO206 Seniors

  • Marc Tucker

LO206 Masters

  • David Barbosa

Tag Juniors

  • Roman Wilkinson

Shifters

  • Brandon Franks

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