GMR&SC Election: Team CAMS backs ‘Raj’ Boodhoo’s re-election bid

Team Caribbean American Motor Sports (CAMS) has thrown its full support behind the incumbent Mahendra ‘Raj’ Boodhoo to continue as president of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC).

The GMR&SC is set to host its 34^th Annual General Meeting on February 21 with Boodhoo being challenged by current Vice-President Mohamad Shairaz Roshandin for the top post.

Below is the full statement issued by Team CAMS president Afraz Allie

As the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) approaches its 34th Annual General Meeting on February 21st, the Caribbean American Motor Sports (CAMS) organisation -through its president, Afraz Allie – proudly extends its support for the re‑election of Mr. Mahendra “Raj” Boodhoo as President of the GMR&SC.

For more than 25 years, CAMS has been deeply invested in the advancement of motorsport in Guyana, and in recent years the sport has experienced its most significant resurgence in decades. Circuit racing has been growing at a steady and encouraging rate, with race grids returning to the strength of the sport’s glory years, some would even argue surpassing them.

The introduction of GT3 machinery at last November’s race and the highly anticipated GT3 Series scheduled for July 11-12 mark a historic milestone. For the first time in Guyana’s history, an event of this scale and global relevance will be held on local soil, signalling the nation’s arrival on the international motorsport stage.

CAMS attributes this momentum to the stability, professionalism, and clear strategic direction demonstrated under Mr. Boodhoo’s leadership.

His administration has fostered an environment where racers, teams, and sponsors feel confident investing in the sport’s continued growth. CAMS notes that this consistency has been essential to unlocking new opportunities, opportunities that extend far beyond individual race weekends.

One of the most pressing issues in motorsport governance is the duration of executive terms. A one‑year term simply does not provide the stability required for meaningful investment.

Sponsors operate on multi‑year cycles, and teams and drivers make decisions based on long‑term confidence. Infrastructure upgrades, safety improvements, and international partnerships cannot be negotiated, funded, or executed within a rushed 12‑month window.

A two‑year executive term, under the guidance of a focused and proven leader like Mr. Boodhoo, would give motorsport in Guyana the breathing room needed for sustainable expansion.

It allows leadership the necessary time to align stakeholders, identify weaknesses, complete engineering and design work, navigate regulatory requirements, and secure corporate support. These are not short‑term tasks, they require continuity.

CAMS itself is preparing to make major financial investments in Guyana, including significant enhancements to its own operational and racing infrastructure.

These initiatives are driven entirely by the clear and forward‑thinking direction set by the current administration. When the vision is strong and consistent, investment follows.

If Guyana’s motorsport community is serious about achieving world‑class results, safer facilities, stronger international ties, increased spectator engagement, and greater economic impact, then leadership capable of delivering that vision must be empowered.

Mr. Mahendra ‘Raj’ Boodhoo has demonstrated that capability, and he deserves the time required to complete the work he has begun.

For these reasons, CAMS stands firmly in support of his re‑election as President of the GMR&SC.