From life-threatening accident 11 years ago to competing in Superbike A Class: Nicholas boodhram is ready for the high-speed showdown!

Nicholas Boodhram is set to participate in the Superbike A Class competition alongside champion riders Matthew Vieira and Kevin Persaud when action in the first round of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) circuit meet kicks off today at the South Dakota Circuit.
This is the first time that the irrepressible Nicholas Boodhram would be competing in A Class competition, but he dominated the Superstreet Class in 2023 by winning the championship, and dominated the Superstock B Class in 2024 by again winning the championship.

Who is Nicholas Boodhram?
This is a guy who grew up riding motorcycles at a young age, and always knew that he wanted to be competitive. As such, he started competing in the grass track and 125cc class. After a time, he grew past that stage, and has since been competing in the 600cc Superbike Class. Today he rides that 2020 Yamaha R6 that carries the number 97.
Before returning to motor racing in 2023, the now 30-year-old father of two, a former pupil of School of the Nations, has had to cross several hurdles. Eleven years ago, ‘Nick’, as he is fondly called, was involved in an accident in which he sustained major injuries and was unable to move for some time. He persevered in his quest to return to full fitness, and with assistance of his family and friends, his recovery has been nothing but miraculous.
“It was a tough journey for me, but I had the right people pushing and encouraging me that nothing is impossible to overcome. Today I am still taking therapy, but I continue to strive for the best and put the past behind me.” Boodhram told Guyana Times Sport in an interview.
“It was hard mentally and physically, but one thing I have leant is to never give up. And once you have the right support and people encouraging you, you always conquer any challenge… So, here I am today, after having two successful years in 2023 and 2024, ready for the track again,” he declared.
Competing in the Superbike A Class is no easy task, but Nick is up for the challenge.

“Racing in this Class for the first time will be a learning process, but I promise to be as competitive as possible. Coming up against Matthew, Kevin and others will not be an easy task. Yes, I know these guys are the fastest on the track, and competing against them is a great challenge.”
He explained that his lap time is good leading up to race day, and he should be able to do well in the high-speed showdown.
“We are competing at a high level currently. Our setup is very good, and we are seeing good laps times, so we should be fast on Sunday,” he explained.
His best lap time, thus far during practice, is 1:20 – which is not far behind Kevin Persaud’s, who is clocking 1:19.5; and Matthew Vieira, who is less than a second away. Moreover, he said, each race feels like his first, and he intends to step on the track with a positive mindset, remain focused, and work the bike to its fullest.
“I push as hard as I could…,” he disclosed.
“Our racing group is like a brotherhood; we treat each other with respect off track, but when on track, everyone wants to be number one, so it’s always competitive; but, at the same time, this motivates us to push hard,” he explained.
Nicholas Boodhram is not sure about his future in the sport, or whether he would be shifting gears, as it were, into something new; perhaps the Group Three race.
“I can’t say currently because I’m focused on the Superbike Class; but, if I do intend to shift gears, I would be revving into one of the big classes, probably Group 3 or Starlet,” he disclosed.

Asked about possible anxieties he experiences before any race, he replied, “Coming on to race week, it always gives you butterflies, and it feels as if the day is approaching faster than expected. But that happens to any rider; it’s all about controlling your anxieties…we all have our own unique way of dealing with that.”
Nicholas Boodhram sees the participation of women in a sport dominated by men as a great accomplishment, especially for the motor racing fraternity.
“Over the years, women have been participating in various classes and types of racing; and to be honest, it is a great sight to see them competing. This should show how the sport is developing and had evolved over the years… We welcome more females to join the sport, which can make it even more competitive,” he declared.
As this particular sport continues to evolve, Boodhram said, he thinks the future of motorsport in Guyana looks promising.
“For the past three years since I came back, we have gotten a new track, new facilities are erecting, and the crowds are getting larger every race meet; so, I see us moving forward in a positive way,” he declared.
At the same time, however, he noted that while the infrastructure is being developed, getting the machines in top order and maintaining them for competition can be challenging without financial backing. He disclosed that
since his return to the arena three years ago, he has been fortunate to have the backing of several companies, including Garuda Research Inc., Belco Eximport, Luminous, Vals Construction, Ruff, Jaigobin Hotel, Saif Auto Parts and Auto Rental, Pristine Auto Detailing, DS Jewelry, TSR Investments, and TWP Performance.
His advice to those who want to participate in motor sport is: always practice their competitiveness and speed on the track, because that is the safe environment to do so. For his fellow competitors, his advice is: “Keep doing what you’re doing, and strive for the best results.”
Apart from racing, Boodhram spends a lot of time with his son and daughter, and focuses on his work, which is in the mining sector.