International circuit racing is set to make a major return to the Bushy Park next month, as Barbados prepares to host a round of the GT Challenge de las Américas for the first time.

The two-day event — from August 29-30 — branded locally as the Fast Parts Caribbean GT Challenge, will bring together a diverse grid of drivers from Latin America, Canada, the USA and Trinidad & Tobago. Spectators can expect a high-powered showcase featuring elite racing machinery from globally recognised manufacturers such as Lamborghini, McLaren and Porsche.

Speaking during Tuesday’s media briefing at the Bushy Park Circuit, Caribbean Franchise Holder Franklyn Boodram — who is also a team principal and competitor — pointed to the renewed momentum behind motorsport in the region. He noted that after a lull in regional racing for several years, he ventured into racing in Latin and Central America with much success, before deciding to bring the Caribbean onboard via racing in Guyana and Barbados.