Steven Nobrega clinches Briggs Senior Light title

In a rain-affected weekend, Steven Nobrega secured a hard-fought victory in the newly introduced Briggs Senior Light class, marking a triumphant return to the podium after a lengthy hiatus.

The result, however, was shrouded in post-race technical drama: Calvin Ming crossed the finish line first on track, but his celebrations were cut short during the mandatory post-race scrutineering.

Technical delegates confirmed that Ming was disqualified for failing “tech”—a rigorous level of scrutiny that has become the hallmark of this new class.

Ming has made an appeal, and it is still pending.

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The decision promoted Nobrega to the top step, validating a weekend defined by composure under pressure.

Rain played a decisive role during the qualifying sessions, forcing drivers to find grip on a treacherous surface.

For Nobrega, who has been away from competitive karting since the pandemic, the conditions provided an immediate test of his instincts.

“It was definitely a challenging day with the rain playing a part in qualifying,” Nobrega said. “However, I managed to pull things together and got a clean start to the race.”

The Briggs class represents a fresh chapter for the sport, emphasising mechanical standardisation and intense technical oversight.

For Nobrega, the win is more than just a trophy; it is a signal of intent to his extensive roster of partners—including Nexus Machinery, Secure Innovations and Concepts Inc, and Ronoca Concrete—as he rebuilds his momentum in the seat.

The paddock now shifts its gaze to the Jumbo Jet event on 19 April, where Nobrega will look to prove that this victory wasn’t just down to technicalities, but a genuine return to elite form.