Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar and Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Steven Jacobs this week inspected the South Dakota Circuit at Timehri, according to a social media post from Indar on Thursday.
The visit was conducted with the aim of evaluating the circuit’s readiness for the upcoming GT Challenge de las Américas, scheduled for July 11–12, 2026.
The Ministers were accompanied by officials from the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMRSC), including President Mohamad Shairaz Roshandin and renowned driver Mark Vieira, as the Government of Guyana works alongside the sporting body to develop motorsport racing.
The South Dakota Circuit is expected to undergo several upgrades over the next few months in order to ensure its readiness for the regional motor racing showpiece. Among the projects earmarked for upgrade are the construction of a new active pit lane and the installation of advanced safety fencing.
In addition, extensive rehabilitation and extension of track kerbs to ensure the circuit can handle the increased demands of GT3-class machinery were highlighted in earlier media reports.
Guyana will be the first English-speaking country to host the racing event, which is expected to draw 4000–5000 international visitors.
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