The Georgetown Grand Prix schedule will have to be altered, due to the Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) Pandemic, when organizers get an opportunity to meet.
According to Organiser, Mahendra “Raj” Boodhoo, the first of four meets, usually booked at GT Motorsports was set for March 21 but due to the situation in the country, the committee made a decision to postpone the event indefinitely.
The other dates were May 9, June 27 and October 17.
Boodhoo told Stabroek Sport, “The series which is supposed to be four events is on hold because of Covid-19, new dates will be announced when Covid-19 is no longer a threat…We are very hopeful to get all four events at different dates.”
The organizer, however, noted that cancellation is not a consideration as yet. According to Boodhoo, roughly 1000 people are present at a meet with around 40 competitors, both local and international, around 150 team members and the rest being fans.
Boodhoo stated that the virus has severely impacted the planning process for the events since committee members, as well as safety volunteers, are unable to meet. In addition, practice for the racers and preparation of the facility are also affected.
Boodhoo indicated that the body is following the guidelines of the Ministry of Public Health and will work along with the body to best help the fight against the virus.
Four go-kart events, an increase from the three held last year, are set for this season, in addition to the possibility of two Endurance events. The expanded schedule is aimed at providing more opportunities for the younger generation to develop their skills.
