GMR&SC Dakota 100 Endurance Series kicks off exciting racing season

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) witnessed a thrilling start to the racing season with the first round of the Dakota 100 Endurance Series on Sunday last.
A packed grid of a record 35 cars took on the challenging 1.6-mile circuit. With 24 cars finishing the race, it was filled with remarkable performances and fierce competition.

Vishok Persaud, piloting his KTM X-Bow GT4, emerged as the star of the day. Persaud not only claimed the overall victory, but also reset his previous lap record, completing 100 laps in a stunning time of 2 hours, 35 minutes, and 27.591 seconds, with a record-breaking lap time of 1 minute and 22.421 seconds.
The competition was fierce throughout the field, with standout performances from Shiraz Roshandin, who completed 98 laps, and strong contenders Adrian Fernandes and Anand Ramchand, with 98 and 96 laps, respectively, all in the hunt for the overall win.

In the class categories, 16-year-old Anthony Evelyn took home the victory in the 1500cc class, completing an impressive 91 laps. Roshandin dominated the 1600cc class with 98 laps, while Richard Hamid showcased his prowess in the 2000cc class, completing 85 laps for a well-deserved win.
Persaud once again proved his mettle by taking victory in the Unlimited class, cementing his status as a serious competitor.
Not to be overshadowed, the motorcycle race saw its own excitement. Matthew Vieira completed 12 laps and set a new bike endurance lap record — an astonishing 1 minute and 20.712 seconds.
The first round of the GMR&SC Dakota 100 Endurance Series set the bar high for the rest of the season, promising an exhilarating racing season filled with heart-pounding action.