Luis Kumar: From photographer to race car driver

Luis Kumar has built an impressive career in media, marketing, and motorsports. His journey from behind the camera to behind the wheel is a testament to his passion, dedication, and commitment to growing motorsports in Guyana.
This 29-year-old has had a love for motorsport from the time in 2015 when he started providing media coverage for his schoolmate and good friend, Sharima Khan, as she embarked on her circuit racing career. His love for cars being fuelled by movies like Fast and Furious and video games like Need for Speed and Gran Turismo, he combined his passion for racing with his media and creative background to launch Boost High Octane, a platform dedicated to showcasing Guyana’s motorsport culture. And by 2019, Boost High Octane had become one of the most reputable content producers on the local motorsport scene.

In 2019, Luis took his first step into competitive racing by entering the go-karting scene. In his first race, he finished second, an impressive feat for a rookie.
He was in contention for the championship in his debut season, but mechanical setbacks in the final round cost him the title.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, karting events became limited, and Luis never returned to the category.

Driving motorsport forward with GMR&SC
Luis was invited to serve on the GMR&SC Executive Committee in 2023, and he focused on promoting the sport using his expertise in media and marketing. His mission was clear: to modernise and grow Guyana’s motorsport scene.
His key contributions include making GMR&SC marketable and attractive for brands, and launching the Women in Motorsport arm of GMR&SC, which has seen consistent growth and increased female participation in races.
Modernising GMR&SC’s regulations to accommodate GT3 cars is something the club is working hard to achieve, and in this regard, the Vitz Cup is being introduced. This affordable spec racing series would allow new drivers and enthusiasts to enter competitive racing.

Debut as a race car driver: the 2025 Vitz Cup

Luis is shifting from being organizer to being competitor in the 2025 Vitz Cup and Rookie Class. This represents a pivotal moment in his motorsports journey as he prepares to drive for a championship season.
One of biggest inspirations for Luis is Ken Block, the motorsports legend and founder of Hoonigan. Having met Ken in Barbados in 2016, Luis is a firm admirer of how Block has turned motorsports into entertainment. Boost High Octane Racing Team’s brand is built around the same concept: ringing excitement, engagement, and a fresh approach to racing.

Building a racing team
Luis’s venture into racing wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of his friends and family members.
Interestingly, many of his closest friends come from a cricketing background, but together they would embark on a new sporting journey in racing under the Boost High Octane Racing Team.
Luis is extending deepest gratitude to his core team: Vishal Saywack, Dave Prashad, and Shazed Khan, whose support would be instrumental as he takes on the track in 2025. As a team, they are preparing to leave their mark on Guyana’s motorsport history.
Luis Kumar’s journey into the exciting world of motorsports has just begun. He has gone from photography to karting; from marketing expert to GMR&SC executive; and now he is preparing to have his grand entrance in motorsports as a race car driver. His passion, dedication, and vision for motorsport in Guyana continue to inspire the next generation of racers, proving that dreams can become reality with hard work and determination.