GMR&SC’s Karting Revival ignites 555 Speedway

The track at the 555 Speedway came alive on Sunday afternoon as the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) hosted its Kart Revival, a vibrant reintroduction of go-karting onto the local racing scene.
While the event is based on the premise of introducing new racers to the sport in a controlled environment, seniors also got in on the karting action, with some of the usual suspects standing out.
In the newly-introduced Briggs and Stratton Cadet category, William Vieira took the top spot, followed closely by Asrudeen Mohamed and Nathan Seejatan in third place.

The senior heavy division of the Briggs and Stratton category saw Jeremy Ten Pow crossing the line first, followed by Mikhail Persaud.
Over in the Honda GX200 category, Luis Kumar claimed first place. Zachary Persaud crossed the line second, followed by Shahab Ghanie in the third position.
The experienced Calvin Ming claimed the top spot in the IAME X30 Senior category. Nicholas Sawh was a close second while Benjamin Phang completed the podium.
Ming added another blue ribbon to his collection, taking first place in the Open Class time attack. Samuel Seukiree finished second in that race.
Over in the SuperMoto final, Jeremy Ten Pow racked up another gold-medal performance, followed by Elan Rahaman in second place. Matthew Phang finished third, Andrew Jordan finished just outside the podium positions.
The 555 Speedway Rental Kart Category ignited the already-animated crowd at the Thomas Lands and Albert Street venue, making for a series of entertaining races.
In the Under-18 Mixed event, Zariah Insanally was flawless for first place while Javier Mendonca had to settle for the second position. Miquel McLeod completed the podium.
In the Over-18 Male race, Viraj Sharma took the gold-medal position. Aditya Seetaram was good enough for second place while Akeem Semple finished third.
Experienced racer Malicia Lawrence showcased her expertise behind the wheel, finishing first in the Over-18 female race. Mickelly Rahaman crossed the line second while Alana Chung claimed the third position.
Ming’s Products and Services, Guyoil, Castrol, and Enet were among the event’s sponsors.
As the GMR&SC’s efforts to revitalise a once-vibrant karting scene continue, fans can now look forward to the Nitro Kart Klash set to be hosted by Jumbo Jet events on April 19. Slated for the Guyana National Stadium Tarmac, the Kart Klash will offer fans and supporters another exhilarating dose of action as young drivers step on to the racing scene, some for the first time.