CMf Strengthens Sustainability Commitment

CMf Strengthens Sustainability Commitment

by | Sep 14, 2026 | News, Sustainability

CAYMAN MOTORING FEDERATION STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT THROUGH LOCAL ACTION

George Town, Cayman Islands

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) has strengthened its commitment to environmentally responsible motorsport through a series of new sustainability initiatives, including collaboration with the National Trust for the Cayman Islands and its Island Offsets programme, and the appointment of Jennifer Pye as CMF Sustainability Ambassador.

The initiatives form part of CMF’s continuing environmental programme and its work under the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme. CMF achieved FIA One-Star Environmental Accreditation in 2024 and has recently submitted its renewal application, whilst making significant progress towards achieving FIA Two-Star accreditation.

CMF’s commitment to sustainability extends across the leadership of the Federation. A majority of CMF Executive Committee members have completed environmental training through FIA University, strengthening the Board’s understanding of environmental management and the responsibilities of motorsport organisations to reduce their environmental impact.

CMF President Jane Scaletta stated that “The Federation wants its environmental commitment to translate into practical action rather than simply meeting the requirements of an accreditation programme. Motorsport and sustainability do not have to be opposing ideas. As our Federation and our events grow, we have a responsibility to understand our environmental impact, measure it and find practical ways of reducing or compensating for it. We also want those actions to have positive local impact and benefit the Cayman Islands wherever possible.”

A significant step in that commitment is CMF’s participation in Island Offsets, an initiative in partnership with the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. CMF’s Executive Committee has approved an annual contribution towards the Island Offsets programme calculated in relation to carbon emissions associated with CMF activities, including those associated with administrative tasks and executive travel, while funding the conservation and protection of mangrove habitats in the Cayman Islands.

The National Trust has welcomed the commitment, noting that the regular contribution will support its work to protect critical habitat. “We are delighted to welcome the Cayman Motoring Federation to Island Offsets and are grateful for their commitment to making this an annual contribution,” said Catherine Childs, Environmental Programs Manager of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. “Mangroves are incredibly important to Cayman. They store carbon, but they also provide habitat for wildlife, support our fisheries and marine environment, and help protect our communities from flooding and storms. Through Island Offsets, organisations like CMF can make a real, lasting contribution to protecting these important natural areas. By working together, we can protect the nature that protects us.”

The CMF climate contribution initiative was developed with the support of Jennifer Pye, Managing Director of Orbit Advisors, who has been working closely with CMF on its environmental programme and FIA accreditation requirements.

“Jennifer Pye has already played an important role as CMF’s Sustainability Ambassador in strengthening CMF’s environmental management processes, including reviewing its environmental documentation, developing its environmental impact measurements and supporting the CMF’s FIA One-Star renewal application”, says Scaletta. “Her work is also contributing to strong international relationships within the FIA’s Sustainability Network and supporting more robust measurement at local CMF events.”

Future CMF events will increasingly focus on collecting measurable data including resource consumption, waste and other environmental impacts so the Federation can track and measure progress against environmental goals and policy commitments.

“Jennifer has brought a level of knowledge and discipline to this programme that is helping us turn sustainability into something we can actually measure and improve,” Scaletta said. “Her appointment as Sustainability Ambassador reflects how important this area has become to CMF.”

The Federation’s environmental work is also increasingly being integrated into the wider development of motorsport in the Cayman Islands. As CMF expands programmes including Auto Slalom, STEM Racing Cayman Islands, esports and future karting initiatives, sustainability considerations will form part of how programmes and events are planned and delivered.

CMF’s approach is particularly focused on finding solutions appropriate for a small island jurisdiction. “Being a small, accredited organisation should not prevent us from demonstrating leadership,” Scaletta added. “In fact, Cayman gives us an opportunity to show how grassroots motorsport, environmental responsibility and community partnerships can work together. Working with organisations such as the National Trust and Island Offsets allows our international environmental commitments to produce a tangible benefit here at home.”

CMF’s next objective will be to successfully complete its FIA One-Star Environmental Accreditation renewal and continue implementing the systems and improvements required to progress towards FIA Two-Star Environmental Accreditation. The Federation sees the process as part of a longer-term commitment to ensuring that the growth of motorsport in the Cayman Islands is responsible, measurable and sustainable.

For more information about CMF, membership, or upcoming events, visit www.caymanmotoringfederation.org or email info@caymanmotoringfederation.org.

About Cayman Motoring Federation

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) is the national motorsport authority of the Cayman Islands, recognized by the FIA. CMF’s mission is to promote motorsport and motoring safety through road safety initiatives, provide education and training, involve youth and open the doors to all types of motorsports, and develop opportunities for drivers and officials to excel in their respective disciplines.

Media Contact:
Jane Scaletta
President
Cayman Motoring Federation
Email: info@caymanmotoringfederation.org
Website: https://caymanmotoringfederation.org/

CMF Wins Prestigious Award at FIA American Congress

CMF Wins Prestigious Award at FIA American Congress

by | Sep 3, 2026 | Esports, Events, Karting, News, Slalom, STEM

Cayman Motoring Federation Wins Prestigious José Abed Award at FIA American Congress

Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) has been awarded the prestigious 2026 José Abed Award at the FIA American Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, recognising the Federation’s continued progress in motorsport education, particularly through STEM Racing Cayman Islands.

Photo Credits: “Fédération internationale de l’automobile (FIA)

Established by the FIA in 2023, the José Abed Award honours the legacy of the late José Abed, former FIA Vice President for Sport, President of OMDAI and one of the most respected figures in the development of motorsport throughout the Americas. The annual award recognises an FIA sporting club that has made an outstanding contribution to areas including knowledge-sharing, motorsport participation, regional empowerment and the connection between sport and mobility.

For CMF, the recognition reflects the Federation’s commitment to using motorsport not only as a competitive sport, but as a platform for education and opportunity. Through STEM Racing Cayman Islands, students are introduced to engineering, technology, design, innovation, teamwork and project management, while gaining exposure to the wider world of motorsport.

CMF President Jane Scaletta said receiving the award was an important milestone for the Federation and the Cayman Islands.

“Receiving the José Abed Award is an extraordinary honour for the Cayman Motoring Federation and for the Cayman Islands. Education has always been central to what we are building. Motorsport gives us an incredible platform to engage young people in STEM, technology, teamwork and competition, while showing them that there can be a pathway from the classroom into the world of motorsport.”

The award came during a significant Congress for CMF, with Scaletta also invited to speak to FIA Member Clubs about the Federation’s grassroots development and the success Cayman has achieved through the FIA’s Motorsport in a Box initiative.

CMF shared a simple but important message with delegates: a country does not need a large permanent motorsport facility or a Formula One circuit for motorsport to flourish.

For the Cayman Islands, Motorsport in a Box provided a practical starting point. By using portable equipment and suitable temporary venues, CMF was able to create a safe and accessible environment for grassroots competition.

The results have been significant. CMF held its first auto slalom in 2024. In 2025, the programme expanded to four events. In 2026, that growth continued with a structured six-event National Auto Slalom League, creating regular competition and an increasingly established grassroots motorsport community.

“We are a small island nation. We do not have a large permanent motorsport facility, but that does not mean motorsport cannot flourish. We looked at what we had, rather than what we did not have, and built from there,” Scaletta told delegates.

“Motorsport in a Box gave us an accessible starting point. We are building STEM Racing, esports, official’s development and, next, karting.”

That progression has become part of a broader strategy for CMF. Rather than developing individual programmes in isolation, the Federation is working to create connected entry points into motorsport — from students discovering engineering and design through STEM Racing, to young people experiencing competition through esports and karting, and drivers participating in grassroots auto slalom.

Cayman’s experience also carries a wider message for other smaller FIA Member Clubs and island nations across the Americas. Limited land, infrastructure and resources do not necessarily have to prevent the development of motorsport. By starting with accessible disciplines, developing participation and growing progressively, smaller countries can create sustainable motorsport programmes suited to their own communities.

For CMF, being able to share that experience with fellow FIA Member Clubs and then receive the José Abed Award during the same Congress made the occasion particularly meaningful.

“For the Cayman Islands to receive this recognition among FIA Member Clubs from across the Americas is something we are extremely proud of,” Scaletta said.

“This award belongs to our students, teachers and schools, our competitors and volunteers, our sponsors and partners, the CMF team, and everyone who has believed in what we are building.”

“Most importantly, it demonstrates something we strongly believe: the size of a country does not determine the size of its impact.”

CMF will now continue building on that momentum through the next season of STEM Racing Cayman Islands, the continued development of the National Auto Slalom League and esports, and plans to introduce karting, further expanding the pathways available to Cayman’s next generation of motorsport participants.

About the Cayman Motoring Federation

The Cayman Motoring Federation is the National Sporting Authority (ASN) for motorsport in the Cayman Islands and a Full Member of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). CMF is committed to developing motorsport and mobility through education, governance, road safety and sustainable grassroots participation while creating opportunities for drivers, officials and volunteers across the Cayman Islands.

Media Contact:
Cayman Motoring Federation
Email: info@caymanmotoringfederation.org
Phone: +1-345-916-659

MotorZone and AutoSpa CMF Sponsors

MotorZone and AutoSpa CMF Sponsors

by | Aug 12, 2026 | News, Slalom, Sponsors

Sponsorship Drives Our Mission Forward

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

At the Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF), every event we organise is made possible through the support of our volunteers, members, and, importantly, our sponsors. As a non-profit organisation, sponsorship is more than just financial support—it is an investment in safer roads, stronger communities, and the future of motorsport in the Cayman Islands.

Sponsorship allows CMF to deliver affordable, professionally organised events that introduce drivers to motorsport in a safe and controlled environment while promoting responsible driving skills. It helps us provide equipment, safety measures, event logistics, volunteer support, training opportunities, and programmes that benefit competitors and the wider community alike.

We are incredibly grateful to MotorZone for stepping forward as the Headline Sponsor of our 9 August Auto Slalom event. As a growing automotive business in the Cayman Islands, MotorZone has demonstrated its commitment to supporting local motorsport and helping create opportunities for drivers of all experience levels to enjoy the sport safely.

We would also like to recognise our long-standing sponsor, AutoSpa, whose continued support has helped CMF grow our Auto Slalom programme over the years. Their ongoing commitment to the Federation and the local motorsport community has played an important role in building the success and sustainability of our events.

Corporate partnerships like these enable CMF to continue delivering grassroots motorsport, road safety initiatives, youth development programmes, STEM Racing, sustainability projects, and community events throughout the year. Every sponsorship dollar is reinvested into programmes that benefit the Cayman Islands and help develop the next generation of drivers, officials, volunteers, and motorsport enthusiasts.

To MotorZone and AutoSpa, thank you for believing in our vision and helping us make a positive impact. We encourage our members and the wider community to support the businesses that support local sport.

 

Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more vibrant motorsport community in the Cayman Islands.
Round 4 Auto Slalom League Breaks Records

Round 4 Auto Slalom League Breaks Records

by | Aug 10, 2026 | News, Slalom

CMF Auto Slalom League, marking another significant milestone

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) successfully hosted Event #4 of the 2026 CMF Auto Slalom League, marking another significant milestone in the continued growth of grassroots motorsport in the Cayman Islands.

With 13 competitors and more than 40 spectators, the event attracted the largest turnout since the programme began, demonstrating the growing interest in safe, affordable and accessible motorsport. The event also achieved another important milestone with three female drivers participating, the highest female participation in a CMF Auto Slalom event to date, reinforcing the Federation’s commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone interested in motorsport.

The Cayman Motoring Federation’s Auto Slalom programme was launched in 2024 with support from the FIA Motorsport-in-a-Box (MSIB) Programme, which provided both funding and professional steward training for the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) . That investment established the governance, safety standards and operational knowledge needed to build a sustainable grassroots motorsport programme in the Cayman Islands.

From a single Auto Slalom event in 2024, the programme expanded to four events in 2025 and has now evolved into a six-event national championship in 2026. The league continues to provide a safe and structured entry point into motorsport while developing drivers, officials, volunteers and future motorsport leaders.

Scoring is a combined score of the two fastest out of three laps.

CMF 09AUG26 AX Alistair Rahamut

STOCK CLASS RESULTS

1st Place: Alistair Rahamut – Honda Civic: Score 58.720 seconds
2nd Place: Natasha White – GAC EmpoW: Score 58.980 seconds
3rd Place: Rory Scheepers – Audi Q3: Score 59.170 seconds

 

CMF 09AUG26 AX Roman Makarov

MODIFIED CLASS RESULTS

1st Place: Roman Makarov – Porsche 911: Score 56.572 seconds
2nd Place: Matthew Kitching – Volkswagen GTI: Score 58.240 seconds

CMF 09AUG26 AX Jason Butcher

HEAVY CLASS

1st Place: Jason Butcher – Range Rover: Score 59.723 seconds
2nd Place: Jane Scaletta – Porsche Cayenne: Score 63.520 seconds
3rd Place: Armando Ricketts – Changan Hunter: Score 71.510 seconds 

Special Awards

Most Improved Female Driver: Lisa Parks

Fastest Single Lap: Roman Makarov: 28.492 seconds

Championship Standings After Event #4

Championship points are awarded at each event based on finishing position within each competition class. Drivers earn 25 points for first place, 18 for second, 15 for third, 12 for fourth and 10 for fifth, with points accumulating throughout the season to determine the overall class champions. The league features separate championships for the Stock, Modified and Heavy classes, ensuring fair competition between comparable vehicles. As the season progresses, every event becomes increasingly important, with competitors battling for valuable championship points and national honours in the Cayman Motoring Federation Auto Slalom League.

STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

  1. Rory Scheepers – 51 points
  2. Alistair Rahamut – 50 points
  3. Clint Hendricks – 28 points

 

MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP

  1. Matthew Kitching – 58 points
  2. Cameron Myrie – 33 points
  3. Ricardo Dennis – 30 points

HEAVY CHAMPIONSHIP

  1. Jason Butcher – 25 points
  2. Jane Scaletta – 18 points
  3. Armando Ricketts – 15 points

Building Safer Drivers and Safer Roads

Auto Slalom is designed to improve driving skills in a safe, controlled environment away from public roads. Drivers navigate a temporary cone course that challenges precision, vehicle control, braking, acceleration and cornering techniques rather than outright speed.

By learning how their vehicles respond under different driving conditions, participants develop skills that transfer directly to everyday driving. This helps build greater confidence, improved hazard awareness and better decision-making behind the wheel.

Unlike illegal street racing, Auto Slalom takes place on private property under strict safety regulations with trained officials, marshals, timing personnel and emergency procedures. Every event is professionally organised to FIA standards, providing a safe environment where drivers can learn, improve and enjoy motorsport responsibly.

CMF President Jane Scaletta said the continued growth of the programme reflects the vision established when the Federation first introduced Auto Slalom through the FIA Motorsport-in-a-Box initiative.

“This was our largest Auto Slalom event since launching the programme in 2024, with 13 competitors and more than 40 spectators supporting the event. We are especially proud to welcome a record three female drivers, demonstrating that Auto Slalom provides an accessible, welcoming and safe introduction to motorsport for everyone. The support we received from the FIA through the Motorsport-in-a-Box Programme and steward training gave us the professional foundation to build this programme correctly from the beginning. Today we are seeing that investment pays dividends through safer events, growing participation and stronger community engagement.”

CMF Vice President Rhondel Ramdath, who oversees the volunteer and marshal programme, recognised the people working behind the scenes.

“Events like these simply would not happen without our volunteers, marshals and officials. They arrive early, work throughout the day and remain focused on safety from the first car to the final run. Their commitment is building a professional motorsport culture in the Cayman Islands, and the Federation is incredibly grateful for their dedication.”

Race Director Rory Scheepers praised both the standard of competition and the professionalism displayed throughout the day.

“Every event continues to raise the standard of driving in Cayman. It was encouraging to see experienced competitors challenged by newcomers while everyone demonstrated respect for the rules, the officials and each other. Auto Slalom is about precision, consistency and control, and those are the same skills that make safer drivers on our roads.”

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The Cayman Motoring Federation extends its sincere appreciation to MotorZone and AutoSpa for their support of the 2026 Auto Slalom League. Their commitment to grassroots motorsport enables CMF to continue developing safe, affordable motorsport opportunities while promoting responsible driving throughout the Cayman Islands.

The Federation also thanks every volunteer, marshal, official, timekeeper and supporter whose commitment and professionalism continue to make each event a success.

With only two rounds remaining, championship battles in the Stock, Modified and Heavy classes remain wide open, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the inaugural six-event CMF Auto Slalom League. Next two events are scheduled for 20 September and 25 October.

For championship standings, event information and how to get involved, visit:

https://caymanmotoringfederation.org/cayman-auto-slalom/

About Cayman Motoring Federation

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) is the national motorsport authority of the Cayman Islands, recognized by the FIA. CMF’s mission is to promote motorsport and motoring safety through road safety initiatives, provide education and training, involve youth and open the doors to all types of motorsports, and develop opportunities for drivers and officials to excel in their respective disciplines.

Media Contact:
Jane Scaletta
President
Cayman Motoring Federation
Email: info@caymanmotoringfederation.org
Website: https://caymanmotoringfederation.org/

Lucky Rabbit Cayman Motorsports Sponsor

Lucky Rabbit Cayman Motorsports Sponsor

by | Jul 18, 2026 | News, Slalom, Sponsors

Celebrating Our Long-Standing Partnership with Lucky Rabbit

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) is proud to recognise and thank Lucky Rabbit for its continued support of grassroots motorsport in the Cayman Islands.

For several years, Lucky Rabbit has demonstrated a genuine passion for motorsport by standing alongside CMF as a valued sponsor and supporter. Most recently, they sponsored our May and July Auto Slalom events, helping us deliver two successful rounds of the 2026 Auto Slalom League while also actively promoting the events through their own marketing channels.

As a non-profit organisation, sponsorship is about much more than financial assistance. One of the greatest benefits our sponsors provide is helping us reach audiences we simply could not reach on our own. When sponsors share our events across their social media platforms and networks, they introduce new people to motorsport, encourage greater community participation, and help grow awareness of the positive work CMF is doing in road safety and grassroots driver development.

This expanded reach is invaluable. Every shared post, event announcement, or word of encouragement helps attract new competitors, volunteers, families, and supporters, strengthening the motorsport community in the Cayman Islands.

Lucky Rabbit has been an important part of that journey, and we sincerely appreciate their enthusiasm, partnership, and belief in what we are building. Their ongoing commitment helps ensure that our Auto Slalom League continues to provide a safe, affordable, and enjoyable environment where drivers can develop their skills while promoting responsible driving.

 

From everyone at the Cayman Motoring Federation, thank you, Lucky Rabbit, for being a long-standing sponsor and a true supporter of local motorsport. We look forward to continuing this partnership and growing the sport together for many years to come.