The Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMRSC) celebrated a significant milestone with the successful launch of the inaugural Vitz Cup Championship, held at the South Dakota Circuit on April 27. The event delivered exactly what organizers had envisioned — tight, clean, and competitive racing as 14 cars took to the grid, showcasing a dynamic mix of fresh talent and seasoned skill.
The field was split into A Class and B Class, allowing drivers to compete on a level playing field based on their lap times. The race day featured three Vitz Cup races, each with six intense laps. Among the winners were Nyron Maraj, Bishram Rajaram, Darryl Akeung, Rameez Mohamed, and Reeyaz Hamid, each demonstrating impressive racecraft in this new spec-series format.
One of the day’s most memorable moments came during the final Vitz race, which unfolded under fading light and unexpected rainfall. As darkness crept over the South Dakota Circuit, the cars raced through the wet track with headlights and brake lights glowing, creating a surreal and cinematic experience for spectators. It was a visual spectacle — and a reminder of just how exciting and unpredictable motorsport can be.
Another standout moment came from first-time driver Darryl Akeung, who brings years of SIM racing experience into real-world competition. He stunned the field by winning the first race and setting the fastest lap of the day — 1:35.411. His performance proved that talent and discipline can outshine a spending war, reinforcing the core principle of the Vitz Cup: that skill development, not money, should be the path to success.
In a rare motorsport sight, the first race saw all 14 cars navigate Turn one cleanly, with no major incidents reported throughout the day. The clean racing and disciplined driving were testaments to the series’ innovative structure and fair-play philosophy.
GMRSC and series engineers were pleasantly surprised by the diverse entry list, which featured a mix of experienced racers and first-time drivers. This vibrant blend added unpredictability and legitimacy to the championship, as drivers of varying backgrounds came together under one format.
To ensure fairness and preserve the “spec” integrity of the class, MyLaps provided lap data that enabled the creation of a structured time-based classification:
- A Class: 1:35.000 – 1:36.999
- B Class: 1:37.000 and above
Any driver in A Class clocking a lap time faster than 1:35 will be disqualified from that race, a rule designed to prevent tampering and ensure cars stay as close to stock as possible. The championship aims to remain a cost-effective, entry-level series focused on driver development rather than car performance enhancements.
For newer drivers, the B Class provides a competitive yet encouraging platform to learn, race, and grow, aiming to progress into the A Class. The time brackets serve as both performance guides and technical compliance safeguards.
The Vitz Cup is also heavily policed, with regulations covering weight, engine, ECU, suspension, and overall performance to maintain a level playing field and deter cheating.
Adding to the launch’s prestige, Bardon Construction Services sponsored over $400,000 in trophies, rewarding competitors’ efforts and supporting the vision of accessible motorsport.
Looking ahead, GMRSC is actively seeking a title sponsor and brand partners to join the Vitz Cup Championship as it scales up. With strong attendance, growing media coverage, and an exciting product, the Vitz Cup offers high visibility and marketing value for businesses eager to connect with a motorsport-loving audience.
With such a promising debut, the Vitz Cup Championship is set to become a cornerstone of grassroots racing in Guyana. It will offer aspiring drivers a new path, a spectacle for fans, and a platform built on opportunity, integrity, and thrilling wheel-to-wheel action.
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