THE Caribbean Clash of Champions is poised to deliver a new level of motorsport spectacle this November, but the highly anticipated GT3 debut has been dealt a dramatic early blow.
Veteran rivals Franklyn Boodram (Trinidad and Tobago) and Mark Vieira (Guyana) are set to headline the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) flagship meet on November 1-2 at the South Dakota Circuit.
However, the pre-race hype, promising “quick times and clean racing,” has been overshadowed by a major logistical hurdle for the Trinidadian contender.

Franklyn Boodram’s formidable machine—the Renault Sport R.S. 01 (a 550hp, Nissan-powered, carbon-bodied monster)—has been held up at sea.
The delay is officially attributed to shipping issues caused by the ongoing hurricane season, which immediately raised concerns over whether the car would arrive in time for the opening practice and qualifying sessions.
Despite the setback, Boodram remains resolute, expressing confidence that his team can overcome the late-game challenge.
The ambition is clear: once the car hits the tarmac, Boodram aims to challenge the prestigious track record.

At the November 2023 ‘Clash of Champions,’ Vieira was only a fraction slower in Group 4 qualifying (Vieira vs. Boodram), proving the intensity of their rivalry even before the move to complete GT3 machinery.
The introduction of the GT3 class is not merely an addition to the race day; it is a calculated revolution for Caribbean motorsport.
For years, the region’s top-tier, Group 4, has struggled with stagnant growth and failed to attract new, competitive machinery.
In a bold strategic move in 2023, the GMR&SC looked beyond regional confines to the broader motorsport world, adopting the globally recognised GT3 standard. This class features the most iconic names in sports car racing: Lamborghinis, Ferraris, McLarens, Audis, and Porsches, and is regulated globally by the FIA.
The AJM Racing entry, piloted by local star Nasrudeen Mohamed, means Guyana will field two GT3 cars in the debut race. With a few more cars expected to join the grid, this weekend will be a crucial test for the GMR&SC’s new vision and for every team across the region, which will be watching the class unfold.
The successful staging of this event is viewed as the first step in placing Guyana firmly on the international racing map, potentially paving the way to host a future leg of the GT3 Americas Series.