President Ali backs Motorsport’s growth in Guyana

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his government’s commitment to advancing motorsports and the wider sports industry in Guyana during the Caribbean Clash of Champions 2025 event, held over the weekend at the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri.

The high-energy racing competition attracted participants and spectators from across the Caribbean, highlighting the nation’s growing passion for motorsport. In his address, President Ali commended organizers and athletes for their dedication and underscored the strong link between sports and tourism — two key sectors driving Guyana’s development.
“We are investing totally in sports — but from a different perspective. Not only for those who are participating, but also from a tourism perspective. Sport tourism is important for us,” President Ali said. “The government has invested heavily in infrastructure and given incentives for sport across the country. Now, we are integrating our sporting infrastructure and events with tourism.”
The President emphasized that motorsport is one of the key events Guyana is targeting for international recognition, noting ongoing discussions with the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) about hosting a major international event in 2026.
“We are looking for opportunities — regional, global, and larger in scale than what we have now,” he added. “We’ve been discussing the possibility of a major event next year.”
President Ali also announced significant government investment — approximately $300 million — to upgrade the South Dakota Circuit, ensuring it meets international standards for hosting major competitions.
“We have already invested hundreds of millions of dollars from both the private sector and the government in upgrading the facility,” he said. “Now, we must build on what we have ;further upgrading the track, improving safety areas, and developing the pit, which is a major investment.”
The President’s commitment reflects his administration’s broader vision to position sports which includes motorsports as a pillar of Guyana’s tourism and economic development strategy.