Latest update June 4th, 2026 12:30 AM
‘Need For Speed’ meet and greet set for West Central Mall this weekend
Kaieteur Sports – Karting action returns this month with bigger and better prizes, following the announcement that Jumbo Jet Events is staging the Need for Speed event, where over GYD $17 million will be up for grabs. The invitational series promises high-speed competition, regional participation, and mouth-watering incentives for karters across the country.
The championship will be contested over three rounds, beginning on Sunday 21st June 2026 at the Leonora Stadium in Region Three. The second round is scheduled for September 13th in Region Four, while the championship finale will take place on December 20 in Region Six, with both venues to be announced at a later date.
Sizzling Karting action returns this month, June 21, with bigger and better prizes on the Westside on offer.
From this coming Friday and Saturday motor-sport enthusiasts can meet and greet their favorite driver and motocross rider at the West Central Mall from 2pm to 7pm. Patrons can look forward to live displays of Go-karts and Bikes and one on one interaction where the racing experiences can be shared.
Fans will get to meet and greet some of their favourites from Friday and Saturday at West Central Mall from 2pm to 7pm.
When contacted event organizer Nasrudeen Mohamed indicated, “We have decided to take motor-sport and by extension karting to the people. Motor-sport was known at South Dakota and the GMRSC Go-Kart Track Thomas Lands. Now we have proven that a track can be designed and built at any Large Car Park across Guyana. Our planning team has since surveyed three venues that will be ideal for the upcoming races. The first being Leonora Stadium Tarmac on Sunday 21st June, 2026. Over 8,000 tires will be transported and placed in the shape of a specially designed track. Racers will be allowed ample time to for safety testing and practice prior to the event. Covered seating will be constructed around the track to ensure spectators get the best view possible. So region 3 Karting is coming to you on Sunday 21st June, 2026.”
Designed to attract some of the region’s top karting talent, the championship will feature a wide range of classes catering to drivers of all ages and experience levels. Competitors will battle for lucrative cash prizes in categories including LO206 Briggs & Stratton Light, Heavy, Junior and Cadet, the Honda GX200, IAME 125cc, LO206 Rookie Over-35, LO206 Female, as well as Supermoto Senior and Junior divisions.
Fans can expect to be thrilled by the competition set to unfold.
The premier LO206 Briggs & Stratton Light class will offer a top prize of GYD$4 million (USD$20,000), making it one of the richest karting categories ever contested in Guyana. Several other classes will award GYD$2 million (USD$10,000) to their winners, while the remaining divisions will compete for prizes ranging between GYD$1 million and GYD$1.5 million.
Adding further excitement to the championship is the introduction of a new “VIP and Local Celebrities Arrive and Drive” category. The special class is expected to entertain fans while allowing prominent personalities to experience the thrill of competitive karting.
Veteran competitors have also been given a dedicated platform through the Veteran Pro Drivers category for racers aged 50 or older. Participants in that division will compete for a winner’s purse of GYD$2 million (USD$10,000).
Championship organisers have also specified tyre regulations, with most classes utilising MG Red tyres, while the IAME 125cc division will run on MG Yellow tyres to ensure competitive parity throughout the series.
The championship is being promoted as a major boost for local motorsport, with organisers aiming to attract international participation and elevate Guyana’s standing on the regional karting calendar. With substantial prize money, diverse racing categories, and three rounds spread across the country, the “Need for Speed” Karting Championship is poised to become one of the biggest karting events ever staged in Guyana.
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