Engines roar as racing powerhouses invade South Dakota for E-net’s “Clash of Champions” showdown

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) International circuit meet, dubbed “Clash of Champions”, is expected to sweep the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD), today, with an action-packed day of motor racing. According to organisers, all is in place for the grand showdown.
President of the racing body, Mahendra Boodhoo, stated on Thursday that boxes have been ticked, including ensuring patrons’ smooth passage on the East Bank Demerara (EBD) carriageway.
“We are able to tick most of our boxes in terms of preparation. We have the foreign competitors here; we have the equipment here, so all is ready to go,” Boodhoo asserted.
However, for the first time, the GMR&SC has introduced the GT3-spec class, featuring some of the biggest players in the game, including Mark Vieira’s Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and AJM’s GT3.
Unfortunately, Trinidad’s Franklyn Boodram’s Renault Sport RS 01 has not arrived in Guyana in time, and as such, he was forced to withdraw from the competition.
Then there is the Superbike category, with a thrilling lineup of riders competing across the Super Stock A, Super Stock B, and Street Bike classes.
All eyes will be on Guyana champion riders Matthew Vieira and Kevin Persaud as they battle for the top spot, but not without competition from British Superbikes rider Daniel Linfoot and Gregg Black. Linfoot presently holds the track record of 1:15, while Vieira is running at 1:16 and Persaud at 1:17.

In addition, Nicholas Boodram, defending his title in Super Stock B, is currently leading the championship but faces intense competition from Alain Hopkinson, who is determined to take the top spot on race day.
Dowayne Caesar, Shem Chattersingh, and Leroy Cort are joining the group, and each aims for a strong finish and a chance to shake up the leaderboard.
In the Street Bike class, championship leader Adrian Mohab will feel the heat from contenders like Jermaine Chattersingh, Fitzpatrick Augustus, Elwin Chase, and Ray Cappell. These riders are prepared to make Mohab’s path to victory a challenging one.
Further, the action in the Vitz Cup A and B Class will be intense. In Class A, Rameez Mohamed is in command with 126 points, followed by Seejatan with 76 points and Aaqib Ali with 73 points, who are neck and neck in the battle for second.
Nyron Maraj, with 65 points, could still shake things up if the front-runners falter. Drivers such as Ray Rahaman and Steven Nobrega remain unpredictable factors who could influence the outcome when the lights go out.
Meanwhile, in Class B, there is a four-way war for the crown. Bishram Rajaram is the leader, followed by Ravin Ramotaur, Luis Kumar, and Reeyaz Hamid. The gap is razor-thin, and a single mistake could decide the title.
Nevertheless, the most anticipated races on Sunday will be those of the Group Three and Four drivers, featuring some of the best of the best, including Andrew King, Mark Vieira, Danny Persaud, Anand Ramchand, Kevin Jeffrey, Mohan Rangasammy, and others.
With the South Dakota Circuit set to roar to life, every lap will determine who earns their place in the history books as the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club celebrates 70 years of motorsport.
The action at the South Dakota Circuit on Sunday will start at 10:00h. General admission will cost $4000 for adults and $2000 for children.