Lall and Vieira/Brijmohan reign supreme at Dakota 100

The silence at the South Dakota Circuit was shattered last Sunday, February 1, as the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) officially launched its 2026 competitive season.

In a landmark opening round of the Endurance Championship, Chris Lall and the duo of Matthew Vieira and Christopher Brijmohan stood tall amidst a massive field of competitors, marking a triumphant start to the national racing calendar.

The event, which featured the high-stakes Dakota 100 car race and a gruelling bike endurance battle, drew a significant turnout, underscoring the growing popularity of the discipline.

Race Director Phillip Parag confirmed that over 50 competitors took to the grid, with 34 cars and 12 bikes competing to test their mechanical reliability and physical grit.

In the headline car event, Lall delivered a masterclass in endurance racing. He navigated the demanding 100-lap distance with clinical precision to secure the overall victory, while simultaneously clinching top honors in the 1600cc category.

His performance set the tone for a season that promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.

The action was equally intense across the other car classes. In the Unlimited Class, the pair of Kamal and Shane Seebarran showcased a superior strategy to take the win.

Mark Williams continued his streak of consistency by securing the 2000cc class, while the competitive 1500cc category was rounded out by the impressive efforts of Zackary Persaud and Ryan Rahaman.

The bike endurance segment provided its own brand of high-octane drama. Twelve riders faced a punishing 30-lap race that demanded flawless coordination and stamina.

Vieira and his teammate Brijmohan emerged as the class of the field, working in tandem to outlast their rivals and claim a hard-fought victory. Their win establishes them as the early favorites in the two-wheel championship standings.

With a packed grid, Race Director Parag expressed his satisfaction with the day’s proceedings.

He noted that the influx of more than 50 competitors for the season opener is a testament to the club’s efforts to revitalise endurance racing in Guyana.

The strong participation in both the car and bike categories provides a solid foundation for the championship as it heads into the second round. (Press Release from the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club)