Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) officially launched the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship which be held on November 13 at the South Dakota Circuit.
The launching which was held at the at the Club House on Albert Street and Thomas Lands, saw the attendance of several race car drivers, riders and officials of the Caribbean Motor Racing Association.
Guyana will be hosting the final leg of the championships and though the possibility of the country retaining the overall championship seems dim, GMR&SC President Raj Boodhoo said the country has a rich history in racing.
Boodhoo highlighted the success of Kristian Jeffery who is the current sportsman of the year, Stanley Ming, the Vieira’s clan (Matthew, Stephen and Elliot) who have all brought the spotlight on the country due to their stupendous performances on the track.
GMR&SC President Raj Boodhoo (centre) with other members of the Sports Club at the launching on Friday (Marceano Narine Photo)
Boodhoo also revealed that since the racing body has become an affiliate to the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) they are hoping to get the track up to level 3 in the near future.
Representative of Seaboard Marine, Jeremy Fernandes said that they are extremely pleased to be a part of the event and that their company have invested approximately US$125,000 each year into the championship since once of the most expensive aspects is to travel from country to country.
Flashback! Action in the highly competitive Group Four at the South Dakota Circuit in the CMRC final leg 2015
Shairaz Roshandin, a Caribbean Motor racing Association representative, says that he is expecting an exciting final leg after the championship would have covered Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago.
At least 150 competitors are expected to participate in the meet, all of which are currently fine tuning preparations.
Sponsors for this year’s event include: Fly Jamaica, ANSA McAL under the Stag brand, GTT, Bounty Farm, Choke Gas Station and Rohan’s Auto Sales.
