“It would be a joy to see one of my daughters follow in my footsteps” – 2024 Street Class Champion Adrian Mohar

Adrian Mohar was named the 2024 Street Class Champion by the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) in the same year he made his entry into the motor racing fraternity.
This was highly unusual for a debutant to come out at the top of his competitive class, but Adrian credits this achievement to his drive, passion, commitment and determination, which have led him to where he is today.
Born on May 4, 1992 in Hogg Street Albouystown Georgetown, the father of two girls now resides with his family at Yarrowkabra, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
He disclosed that he attended the St Margaret’s Primary School and then St Stanislaus College, where he completed his secondary education.
He attributed his entry into motor racing to his grandfather and father, and explained that when he was a child, his grandfather, originally from Wakenaam Island in Region Three, moved to Georgetown, where he joined a crew of bikers who would drag race for fun.
He said his father participated in circuit races in the early 2000s, during which he secured two second-place finishes; and now, as a third-generation racer with the right mindset, consistency and hard work ethic, he hopes to carry the mantle and make his family proud.

He says he presently holds the Street Class lap record, which he has unofficially broken several times since racing. Since entering the arena nine months ago, he has won seven circuit races in his class, two endurance races and, more importantly, the award for championship rider and rider of the year award. These are achievements to be celebrated, and he intends to improve on his skills and techniques.
“Improvement depends on what we want from the sport…some people race for fame or attention, or even just to compete, but my aim is to be the best at whatever I pursue,” he told Guyana Times.
Asked if he sees himself winning another title in 2025, he responded, “I always keep that in mind…winning is the aim, and I do have a shot at the title this year, because I truly don’t think anyone works as hard as I do.”
In fact, this year the young rider will enter a new class, one that will be much more challenging that the Street Class.
“When I won the Street Class championship, I was automatically promoted to B Class…records are meant to be broken, and the aim now is for me to break the B Class record,” he confidently stated.
“Well, even though I am not in the Super Stock Class, my aim has always been Matthew Vieira; and I think if you’re not in the sport to be the best or beat the best, then it’s a waste of time,” he disclosed.
Like any other racer, the young man explained, before any race he becomes anxious and restless, and would always pace or move around, but praying would calm his nerves.
“When I am on the bike and the race starts, I go into my zone and disappear,” he declared.
Although he is more comfortable riding a bike, he did not shoot down the idea of one day racing a car, while adding that motorcycle racers always make great drivers as he referred to Mark Vieira and Kevin Jeffrey.
He is convinced that motor racing in general has a bright future, especially with the inclusion of women.
“I love that women have become more interested in the spot, and the GMR&SC is making great strides to promote inclusion. I have two daughters, and it would be a joy to see one of them follow in my footsteps,” he has said.
Commending the GMR&SC for pushing the sport in recent years, the impact of which continues to positively influence its members, he declared, “The track has had numerous upgrades, and the competitors have also been pushing to acquire the right equipment while maintaining the rules of the sport… Bikers, too, have been more organised than ever, so I know this sport has better days ahead.”
On another note, he would like to see more public engagement with the competitors, and small events being staged in the various towns. That development would cause the sport to be more decentralized.
His biggest supporter, even from day one, has always been Reeza Khan, and ultimately Guyamerica Construction Inc. but over the past several months, he also received the much-needed support from Actavo, Two Wheel Performance, Baroombar, Pro Dental, New Doctors Clinic, Whently Alexander, Bardon Construction, Nexus Machinery, Guycrete, Jai Signs, Coles Screen Printers and scores of other sponsors.
“While most of my sponsors are known to me, in general, it is usually difficult approaching sponsors when you are new, because companies want to sponsor someone who is already winning,” he explained.
Meanwhile, his advice to young motor racing fanatics who want to join the sport is: “Go for it! Push yourself! Never give up! Practise hard! Stay determined; and most of all, always be safe out there.”
Mohar is currently the Overseer of the Hauraruni/ Yarrowkabra Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) and has no issues juggling and balancing work and motor racing. When he is not in the fields or the tracks, he enjoys riding in and around his village, as it keeps him fit. His favourite food is curry, and he loves to engage in off-road dirt bike riding.