Free entry for ‘revival karting’ as GMR&SC unveils next-gen of Guyana’s motorsport

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) has issued a passionate call to action for the public to turn out in force for this weekend’s Karting Revival, and has confirmed that entry will be completely free for spectators.

In a move designed to breathe new life into the grassroots level of the sport, officials are hoping to recreate the electric atmosphere of the glory days at 555 Speedway (formerly GT Motorsports), on Thomas Lands and Albert Street, from 14:00h.

Waiving entrance fees is a strategic move to attract younger people and families who may not have experienced the raw intensity of wheel-to-wheel karting.

“The talent pool in Guyana is exceptional, but talent needs an audience. By making this event free, we’re inviting the entire community to see the future stars of the circuit before they graduate to the big machines”, GMR&SC President Mohamad Shairaz Roshandin outlined.

Karting has long been the ‘cradle of champions’,  serving as the essential starting point for almost every professional driver on the grid today.

To move beyond traditional local formats, the GMR&SC is introducing a structured race-day hierarchy modelled after North American and European circuits.

According to GMR&SC Technical Advisor Stefan Jeffrey, the event will move beyond isolated heats to a progressive format:

•             Qualifying: Drivers set times to determine the starting grid for the pre-final

•             Pre-Final: A preliminary race where finishing positions dictate the grid for the main event

•             Final: The climactic race where the grand prize is contested

The event is expected to feature approximately 60 competitors across various classes.

The entry list reflects a broad demographic shift in the sport, ranging from:

•             Cadets: New faces and the youngest entry-level drivers

•             Juniors & Seniors: Established young talents progressing through the ranks

•             Veterans: Experienced drivers returning to the karting roots of the sport

In addition to four-wheel action, the club is exploring Supermoto bike racing as a potential permanent fixture in future programmes to broaden the event’s appeal.

The event has secured significant backing from the Guyanese private sector, led by Ming’s Products and Services, with additional sponsorship from GuyOil, Castrol, and ENet.

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