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GMR&SC/ENet Clash of Champions see voluminous support from government, corporate Guyana
Kaieteur Sports – While competitors are busy whipping themselves into shape and getting their machines to peak, the government and corporate Guyana have embraced the highly anticipated Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) ENet Caribbean Clash of Champions.
The mega showpiece, featuring drivers and riders from Guyana, the Caribbean and further afield, is set for November 5 at the South Dakota Circuit, with a billing of the ‘Greatest Race of All Time.’
At the official launch, dubbed ‘Road to Races’ at the weekend at the New Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, senior government functionaries and members of the business community were present in a massive show of support for the marquee year-end race.
Among those present were Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr., Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and Local Government Minister Anand Persaud.
Scenes from Saturday’s Launch.
Government’s support to motor-racing has been continuous, having played a major role in the upgrade and extension of the now 1.6-mile track, prior to the November race meet last year.
Dr. Singh viewed the major undertaking as a massive factor in diversifying the tourism packages that Guyana has to offer.
“From my perspective in government, increasingly we see these events as landmark events in the annual calendar,” Dr. Singh commented as he drew a nexus with the overwhelming success of the Cricket Carnival activities held to coincide with Guyana’s hosting of the CPL Finals over the last two years.
“With the Clash of Champions of the 5th of November we anticipate that it’s a good opportunity for lots of associated activities. This is what we want; we want to encourage more of this kind of activity.
Stakeholders of the GMR&SC-Enet Caribbean Clash of Champions event share photo during the official launching at Pegasus Hotel.
“It is in fact for this reason the government entered a strategic partnership with the GMR&SC, through which we invested in expanding the track because we see the potential of motor-racing. We see Guyana’s potential to be the capital of motor-racing in the Caribbean.”
Sport Minister Ramson Jr. echoed similar sentiments as he hailed the economic impact of the November race meet. “It has proven itself over decades,” Ramson Jr. asserted.
“I don’t think anybody who started with racing back then really thought about the impact it could have on the economy, but governments pay attention to those things, and that’s one of the reasons we see where the opportunities are for strong partnerships and this is one of the areas we consider to be important.”
“It’s got a massive following, rightly so, and I think over the years that has really shown itself that it’s a valued type of event that will continue to build and grow, once it’s got the right partnership.”
Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, Charles Ramson Jr (right) exchanges pleasantries with ENet Owner, Vishok Persaud.
President of the GMR&SC Mahendra ‘Raj’ Boodhoo said the November race meet is a colossal project that is not just about racing, but its value as a great marketing tool for the country via its Sport Tourism appeal.
“An event of this magnitude is a huge undertaking and requires all hands on deck,” Boodhoo indicated.
“Indeed, for it to be successful we need the support, and we have received that from the government and corporate Guyana for this upcoming event.”
Boodhoo added that it is important to have buy-in from all the key stakeholders, as the impact of their investment is felt beyond the race track.
“We’re thankful for the overwhelming response from all our partners and stakeholders and we look forward to their continued alliance in developing and expanding motorsport in Guyana.”
“It is important we have that partnership and more critically, be able to sustain it.”
- Minister of Culture, Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr.
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