The “GT3 Revolution”: Business sector rallies behind Boodhoo’s sports tourism vision

As the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) prepares for its Annual General Meeting on February 21, the conversation has shifted from the track to the economy.
Local business leaders are now publicly endorsing incumbent President Mahendra “Raj” Boodhoo, citing his leadership as the catalyst for a new era of “sports tourism” in Guyana.
Enzo Matthews, a prominent figure in the local business and hospitality community, has come forward to highlight the tangible financial impact of Boodhoo’s international strategy.

Matthews reflected on the success of the GMR&SC’s launch of the GT3 Series last November, noting that even a small taste of international-spec racing yielded massive returns for his hospitality ventures.
“I had a hospitality park for the last November race meet,” Matthews explained. “That was just two GT3 cars on show that day and it was a success for my hospitality business. So, imagine the scale when we have 15+ GT3 cars at South Dakota this July for the GT Challenge de las Américas.”
According to Matthews, the current momentum is entirely credited to the “big and wider vision” of Boodhoo. He argues that the club’s current trajectory has set the bar so high that it has effectively redefined what is possible for Guyanese motorsport.

“No one can come close to this vision right now,” Matthews stated. “If you want to top what is happening, you’d practically have to bring Formula 1 to Guyana. This sport has a golden opportunity to grow, and the tourism parts lead to direct business for various sectors, especially the hospitality sector.”
The endorsement comes at a time when the GMR&SC is positioning the South Dakota Circuit as a regional hub for high-end racing. With the GT Challenge de las Américas scheduled for July 11-12, the club anticipates a massive influx of international teams and spectators, providing a much-needed boost to hotels, transportation services, and local vendors.
“I would like to throw my support behind Mahendra Boodhoo for re-election,” Matthews concluded. “We need to ensure this vision continues for the benefit of the sport and the country’s economy.”