By A Contributor. Updated 7:01 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Father and son duo Keith and Chad Francis made a long-awaited trip to St. Lucia over the weekend to participate in the island’s Independence Autocross event on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Their visit was particularly significant as St. Lucian drivers, especially the Evans Brothers—Brian and Glenton—have been loyal participants in St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ (SVG) annual Independence motorsport events. This was an opportunity to return the support and further strengthen the motorsport ties between the two islands.
The event, held at the Darren Sammy Cricket Grounds, saw a competitive field of drivers showcasing their skills in the all-wheel drive (AWD) and two-wheel drive (2WD) categories. Keith and Chad Francis were the only non-St. Lucian participants, representing SVG with their Mitsubishi Evo 3 and Mitsubishi Eclipse, respectively, in the AWD category. They were accompanied by fellow Vincentian driver Karim Cambridge, who also made the journey with his vehicle but, unfortunately, was unable to compete due to mechanical issues.
Despite being on unfamiliar terrain, the Francis duo delivered exceptional performances that captivated the crowd. Spectators were especially intrigued upon learning that they were a father-son pair competing together, adding a heartwarming element to the high-octane competition. Keith Francis emerged victorious, clinching 1st place in the AWD category and overall standings, while his son, Chad, secured a commendable 3rd place finish in the AWD category and overall.
Their success not only highlights their individual driving prowess but also reinforces the caliber of talent within SVG’s motorsport community. The Hyperspeed and 784Streetz groups extend our congratulations to Keith and Chad for their stellar performances and express gratitude to St. Lucia for the warm welcome and invitation. Additionally, we acknowledge Karim Cambridge’s dedication in making the trip, and we look forward to seeing him back in action soon.
With this victory setting the stage for even fiercer competition, we eagerly anticipate hosting our St. Lucian counterparts for SVG’s Independence motorsport festivities later this year—where the battle for supremacy will no doubt continue.
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