Vernam Field 1970s

Vernam Field 1970s

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Circuit Racing re-established in the early 1970s by the Jamaica Motor Racing Association on an unused old WWII U. S. Airbase Airbase.

The Vernam Field 1970s Page is a look back in time when the Jamaica Motor Racing Association (JMRA) promoted Motor Racing for Cars, Motorcycles and Go-Karts at the old U.S. Contributors wishing to share event photos on this page need to contact the Administrators who will verify the suitability of those pictures. We welcome any contributions to this page which will preserve the history of the events and those who participated in them at this venue.

18/10/2021

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing yesterday of our President and founding member Hilary P Jardine, fondly known as Sir Hilary. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, loved ones as well all in the Jamaican and Caribbean Motor Racing Community who knew him.

From our first meeting at CALICO in the early 1970s and throughout our time birthing the Jamaica Motor Racing Association (JMRA), I saw the love and passion that Hilary had for our sport. His drive and determination were unrelenting even when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds.

From our early events at the National Stadium and our beginnings at Vernam Field in 1971, he worked tirelessly to ensure that the competitors and the spectators were both entertained and secure.

He later served as President of the Jamaica Race Drivers Club from 2006 to 2011. In recognition of his contribution to sport, the Government of Jamaica awarded Hilary Jardine the Order of Distinction in 2009.

His presence will be greatly missed.

Ride High my friend.

Butch Holtz #5

10/02/2018
01/08/2017

Thanks to all the folks who have liked our page and brought us over the 700 mark.

Next up 1,000 Likes! Come on ii.

Vernam Field 1970s Circuit Racing re-established in the early 1970s by the Jamaica Motor Racing Association on an unused old WWII U. S. Airbase

31/07/2017

July,2017. Still involved. Tim chin, youngest brother of Mark Chin.

16/05/2017
03/12/2016

Thanks guys! Up to 700 Likes. Help us get to 1000!

09/10/2016

For any visitors asking about hours of operation or prices, please be aware that this page is only a matter of historical record of circuit racing events which occurred during the 1970s.

For those seeking information about current day Drag Racing, please visit the NDRC Drag Racing page. The NDRC Association has no connection with the JMRA of the past.
https://www.facebook.com/NDRCSeries

Luis Salom dies from injuries at Catalunya | MotoGP News 03/06/2016

Very sad news:
RIP Luis. Condolences to family, friends and fellow competitors.

Luis Salom dies from injuries at Catalunya | MotoGP News MotoGP News. Luis Salom has tragically lost his life after an accident during FP2 for the Moto2 class at the Catalunya Grand Prix.. Read more at Crash.net!

23/05/2016

Next up 1,000 Likes!

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Will be scanning and posting more pictures very soon.

05/05/2016

Yeah! Vernam Field 1970s has hit 500 Likes!

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