Nitro Kart Clash shifted to April 19th

The highly anticipated Nitro Kart Clash has been postponed to April 19, 2026, but excitement continues to build as more than $5 million in cash and prizes remain up for grabs across a range of racing categories.

The event, launched by Jumbo Jet Events in partnership with the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) and 555 Speedway, was initially scheduled for March 28 and 29 at the Thomas Lands karting facility.

Organizer Andre Rochford explained that the event had to be postponed to allow for the late arrival of several new karts.

“We had a shipping delay with a lot of new karts that are coming for the event, and some competitors reached out to us to plot a way forward. Giving all that’s been going on with the global landscape and shipping and the fact that we want to have a huge event where everyone can get to participate, we opted to shift the date.”

“The idea is to have a large field so that we can reach as many of the grassroots persons as possible, and that includes second, third, and fourth generation racers as well as those making their debuts on the track. We want everyone to have a chance at this event,” Rochford added.

Originally structured as a two-day meet with scrutineering and qualifying followed by race day action, the rescheduled event is expected to maintain its competitive edge and high-energy atmosphere when it takes to the track in April.

Corporate Guyana has also strongly supported the initiative. Sponsors include Banks DIH, AJM Enterprise, KP Jagdeo General Contractors, J’s Supermarket, 555 Speedway, SCI (Sawh’s Construction Inc.), Precision Service Centre, and Ramchands Autobody.

Competitors will still battle across a diverse lineup of classes, including the Briggs & Stratton sealed-engine category for seniors, juniors (13–15 years), and cadets (6–12), along with the 200cc Honda 4-stroke Promoters Class and the Light Class. Additional events will feature 125cc IAME two-stroke (heavy and light), under-12 60cc IAME, a five-lap time attack open category, 555 Speedway rental kart races, and supermoto 250cc bikes.

With its revised date now set, the Nitro Kart Clash remains poised to deliver a major boost to the local motorsport scene while offering substantial rewards for competitors across all levels.