Malicia Lawrence to make circuit racing debut on Sunday

Trailblazing drag racer and Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) executive Malicia Lawrence is set to make her circuit racing debut on Sunday, July 6, at the South Dakota Circuit.
Known for breaking barriers on the drag strip, Malicia will be stepping into the newly formed female circuit racing class, driving a Toyota Levin for Team SVC Racing.
Her transition comes after a decorated run in drag racing where she made history by becoming the first female to win a bracket class outright, claiming victory in the 14-second category against male competitors at the 2024 Drag Wars 3. She also topped the female class, further cementing her place as a force in Guyana’s motorsport scene.
The female circuit class was introduced during the 2024 Caribbean Clash of Champions by GMR&SC executive Luis Kumar. The initiative was designed to encourage more women to transition from drag to circuit racing, following their growing success on the strip. Sharima Khan made history as the first female circuit champion last year, and now Malicia is ready to carry the torch forward.
“This is a whole new challenge for me, but I’m up for it,” said Malicia, “winning on the strip was just the beginning. I’m proud to help lead the charge as we carve out more space for women in all forms of motorsport.”
Round 2 of the 2025 Circuit Racing Championship will see Malicia go wheel-to-wheel in the female class on the newly extended 1.6-mile South Dakota Circuit. The event will also feature action from Sports Tuner to Group 4, bikes, and the Vitz Cup. Action starts at 10 AM.
With Team SVC Racing in her corner and a growing legacy behind her, all eyes will be on Malicia Lawrence as she begins her next chapter on the circuit.