CMF Launches First-Ever Auto Slalom League

CMF Launches First-Ever Auto Slalom League

by | Apr 13, 2026 | Events, News, Road Safety, Slalom

The Marshalls at the opening round held at Fosters Airport Overflow Parking Lot.

Cayman Motoring Federation Launches First-Ever Auto Slalom League with 2026 Season Opener

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) has officially launched its first-ever National Auto Slalom League, marking a significant milestone in the development of grassroots motorsport in the Cayman Islands.

What is Auto Slalom? Auto Slalom is a precision-based motorsport discipline where drivers navigate a timed course marked by cones, typically set within a controlled environment such as a parking area. The focus is on vehicle control, accuracy, and consistency rather than outright speed, making it one of the safest and most accessible forms of motorsport. Drivers compete individually against the clock, with penalties applied for hitting cones or missing course elements, encouraging disciplined and skillful driving.

What is the Auto Slalom League? The Auto Slalom League is a structured six-race championship series where drivers compete across multiple events throughout the year, earning points based on their performance at each round. Consistency and progression are key, with results from each event contributing toward overall standings and end-of-season awards. The League format creates a clear pathway for driver development, encouraging participants to build skill, compete regularly, and measure improvement over time in a safe and competitive environment.

The opening round held at Fosters Airport Overflow Parking Lot, held on April 12 and sponsored by Jacques Scott and Heineken 0.0, saw eight drivers take to a precision-based slalom course designed to test control, consistency, and driver skill. Competitors participated across Stock and Modified categories, with results determined by a combined score of each driver’s best two of three timed runs.

CMF President & Event Secretary, Jane Scaletta, quoted “This first Auto Slalom event of 2026 represents a defining moment for grassroots motorsport in the Cayman Islands. We are building more than competition—we are creating a structured, safe, and sustainable pathway for drivers to develop their skills. It’s incredibly encouraging to see the level of interest and engagement from our community.”

The opening round held at Fosters Airport Overflow Parking Lot. VW-GTI taking on this precision-based slalom course designed to test control, consistency, and driver skill.

Toyota Starlet taking to this precision-based course

Tesla testing agility on this precision-based course

Chief Marshal and Driver

Driver Collaboration

Winners for the event included first place in the Stock category, Damean (Max) Simpson with 85.86 in a BMW E90, and first place in the Modified category, Rory Scheepers with 69.88 in a VW GTI. The fastest single lap time of the day was recorded by Adis Kevorkian with 33.26 in a VW GTI. All demonstrated the high level of performance achieved in the League’s inaugural event.

Rory Scheepers, CMF Member & Race Director, said “The level of driving we saw today was impressive, especially for the opening round of a brand-new league. The course challenged precision and consistency, which is what Auto Slalom is all about. It’s exciting to see drivers already pushing themselves to improve with each run.”

The 2026 Auto Slalom League will consist of six rounds, forming Cayman’s first structured national auto slalom championship. Upcoming events are scheduled for the year with a final awards ceremony to be held in December recognizing overall champions and standout performances;

  • May 31
  • July 12
  • August 9
  • September 20
  • October 25

Tech Team

All events are delivered in accordance with FIA-aligned auto slalom (Motorsport in a Box) regulations and are supported by trained marshals certified through FIA programs. The Cayman Motoring Federation continues to invest in capacity building, with ongoing training for stewards and race directors throughout 2026 to ensure the highest standards of safety and governance. The event was supported by a dedicated team of 10 volunteers working across marshalling, timing, and race control, ensuring a safe and professionally executed competition.

Rhondel Ramdath, CMF Vice President & Chief Marshal, noted “Safety is at the core of everything we do, and this event showcased the strength of our trained marshal team operating to FIA standards. The discipline and professionalism on display ensure that drivers can compete in a controlled and secure environment. This is exactly the foundation we need as the sport continues to grow locally.”

Sustainability remains a core pillar of the League. Through its partnership with Refuel, CMF integrates environmentally responsible practices into its events, including reduced emissions initiatives, recycling, and efficient resource management.

The League also emphasizes inclusion and participation, with a “Most Improved Female Driver” award presented at each event, alongside end-of-season recognition for overall league champions, category winners, and most improved drivers. We know we’ll see more females in the upcoming events.

Designed as both a competitive and educational platform, the Auto Slalom League provides a safe, controlled environment for licensed drivers aged 17 and over to develop advanced driving skills. The Auto Slalom format promotes precision handling and hazard awareness, supporting the Federation’s broader goal of encouraging safer and smarter driving across the Cayman Islands.

CMF Karting Commissioner Adis Kevorkian & Clerk of the Course, noted “Designing a course like this is about balancing challenge with safety, and today’s layout delivered both. Drivers had to think, adapt, and execute under pressure, which is exactly what develops real skill. This is a strong start for what will be an exciting and competitive season.”

Drivers may participate in individual events or compete across the full six-race championship series.

The launch of the Auto Slalom League represents a major step forward in CMF’s mission to build a sustainable, accessible, and internationally aligned motorsport framework for the Cayman Islands.

Media Contact:
Cayman Motoring Federation
info@caymanmotoringfederation.org

About the Cayman Motoring Federation

The Cayman Motoring Federation is the FIA-recognized National Sporting Authority for motorsport in the Cayman Islands, responsible for governing and developing motorsport while promoting youth education, community engagement and road safety.

Final Autocross of the Year Concludes With Strong Community Turnout

Final Autocross of the Year Concludes With Strong Community Turnout

by | Nov 18, 2025 | Events, News

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

(CMF) proudly wrapped up its final Autocross event of the year with an impressive turnout and nine enthusiastic entries, marking one of our most engaging community motorsport days to date.

Drivers competed across three exciting categories: Heavy/EV, Medium Power/Saloons, and High Power/Exotic, showcasing skill, control, and motorsport passion on the autocross course.

CMF congratulates the top performers in each class:

Heavy/EV Category
1st Place – Rory Scheepers/Audi Q3: 64.393
2nd Place – Damean Simpson/BMW X5: 71.469

Medium Power/Saloons Category
1st Place – James Taggart/Porsche Boxster: 64.615
2nd Place – Jane Scaletta/Porsche Boxster: 72.71
3rd Place – Kim Rhone/Audi A4: 84.251

High Power/Exotic Category
1st Place – Adis Kevorkian/VW GTI: 59.09
2nd Place – David Ledger/VW GTI: 66.58
3rd Place – Ricardo Dennis/Toyota GT Turbo Starlet: 70.45

Autocross is more than a competitive motorsport

it’s an important contributor to road safety in the Cayman Islands. By giving drivers a controlled, supervised environment to test vehicle handling, braking, and maneuvering skills, CMF helps participants become more aware, confident, and responsible behind the wheel. Many drivers report improved reaction times, better hazard anticipation, and a deeper respect for safe driving practices on public roads. In alignment with CMF’s commitment to sustainability and its FIA Environmental Accreditation efforts, the event incorporated several eco-conscious practices. These included reducing paper usage through digital timing sheets and registrations, encouraging ride-sharing among participants, and reusing event equipment such as cones, timers, and tires. CMF also partnered with Refuel Cayman to conduct a sustainability survey, offering $25 Refuel fuel gift cards as
incentives to engage the community in greener event practices.

Looking ahead, CMF is excited to announce plans for six autocross events in the 2026 season, complete with a structured league component that will allow drivers to accumulate points throughout the year. Additionally, the federation is exploring the introduction of karting elements to enhance driver development and provide new opportunities for motorsport
participation across all ages.

CMF extends heartfelt thanks to all drivers, volunteers, and supporters who made this year’s autocross events successful. Together, we continue driving Cayman’s motorsport culture forward—safely, sustainably, and with community at its core.

STEM Racing Reaches Cayman Brac

STEM Racing Reaches Cayman Brac

by | Nov 13, 2025 | News, STEM

Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) Executive Committee members, Jane Scaletta/President, Dr. Anthia Richards/Secretary, and Dail Davis/Director, proudly delivered the state-of-the-art Denford CNC MCR 100 machine and Roll Out Track to Layman E. Scott Sr. High School in Cayman Brac today, marking a historic milestone for STEM education and motorsport development in the Sister Islands.

This installation represents a transformative moment for Cayman Brac—providing students with access to world-class technology and hands-on engineering experience through the STEM Racing programme. With these tools, students can now design, machine, test, and race their own miniature F1 model cars using Autodesk Fusion and the same engineering processes used by real motorsport teams around the world.

A Major Step Forward for Cayman Brac and the Cayman Islands – For the first time, students on Cayman Brac will participate fully in the national STEM Racing programme, joining their peers across the Cayman Islands in one of the most innovative STEM initiatives in the region. This advancement not only supports academic enrichment but also sparks future career pathways in engineering, design, technology, and motorsport.

CMF extends heartfelt thanks to its sponsors and supporters who have helped bring this vision to life:

  • Cayman Customs Automotive — whose belief in the programme from its inception and continued sponsorship has driven its growth and success.
  • Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) — whose support ensures students have access to the essential materials and resources needed to compete at an international standard.
  • The Ministry of Education — whose commitment to STEM and youth development has made it possible to introduce advanced engineering tools into Cayman’s secondary schools.
  • Cayman Airways – dedicated to helping CMF deliver STEM Racing equipment and consumables to Cayman Brac.

Their shared dedication has empowered Caymanian students to explore engineering, problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork through the STEM Racing programme.

CMF Showcases Sim Racing at Gamers Bay 9

CMF Showcases Sim Racing at Gamers Bay 9

by | Oct 1, 2025 | Esports, News

Grand Cayman

The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) proudly participated in the recent Gamers Bay 9 held at John Grey High School on September 27 & 28. introducing attendees to the thrill of motorsport through its brand-new Advanced SimRacing (ASR) rig. ASR is the Official Supplier to the FIA for Professional Sime Racing Installations. The event brought the excitement of real-world racing into the digital arena, giving Cayman’s youth a chance to experience high-performance motorsport technology.

Many attendees at Gamers Bay 9 tested their skills on CMF’s cutting-edge simulator, but only three emerged as the fastest on the virtual track:

  • 1st Place: Hunter Collier — 01:15.6
  • 2nd Place: Tristan Powers — 01:16.7
  • 3rd Place: Kavaun Green — 01:16.8

All three winners, aged 18–20, showcased incredible talent and precision under pressure.

Prizes awarded included:

  • 3 × $100 Advanced Sim Racing Gift Cards
  • iRacing Coaching Session with Canadian eSports Champion Phil Bouchard
  • Advanced Sim Racing ASR 3 Chassis

CMF thanks Gamers Bay organizers, participants, and the community for supporting esports and motorsport innovation in the Cayman Islands. This initiative is part of CMF’s wider efforts to grow esports racing, grassroots motorsport, and STEM education programs that prepare young Caymanians for future careers in engineering, racing, and technology.

Cayman joins Caribbean Drag Racing Championship as associate

Cayman joins Caribbean Drag Racing Championship as associate

by | Jun 7, 2025 | News

Parker’s Raceway, owned by Keith Tibbetts, is currently under renovation. – Photos: Parker’s Raceway Instagram

The Cayman Motoring Federation races full speed ahead as it becomes one of the newest associates to join the recently launched motorsports initiative Caribbean Drag Racing Championship.

Launched in February, this championship is a closed, invitation-only competition that unites the top drag racers within the Caribbean region. With a no-cost entry, racers are nominated by their National Sporting Authority to represent their country in the championship.

Since Caribbean Drag Racing Championship’s launch, racers across the region have begun accumulating points by competing in three of their locally staged national drag racing events in their respective countries.

The championship final will comprise the top 16 competitors in each of the two competitive classes — pro street (10.999 to 10.000 seconds) and pro race (9.999 to 9.000 seconds) — from all participating countries. That event is scheduled to take place in Jamaica in January 2026.

Jane Scaletta, CMF president, told the Compass that there are currently no dates set for Cayman to host qualifying races as our existing drag racing track, Parker’s Raceway, is under renovation with an anticipated reopening date for some time this year.

Scaletta says that CMF’s long-term goal is to field a fully supported Cayman drag racing team.

Local motorists competed in July 2022 at Parker’s Raceway in Breakers.

However, a Cayman racer can go to any approved country on the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile – better known as FIA – Caribbean Drag Racing Championship calendar to compete in three qualifying races.

“We are actively laying the groundwork by identifying interested drivers, providing foundational information from Caribbean Drag Racing Championship, and collaborating with regional federations for mentorship and support,” she said.

Scaletta added that Cayman has “many excellent and experienced drag racers”, like Keith Tibbetts, Trevor Mohammed and Ian Tibbetts, and although there are no current entrants for this championship, the preparation continues, nonetheless.

“In the meantime, drivers will continue training through simulations, educational slalom events, and travelling to nearby countries for on-track experience. Safety and proper guidelines remain top priorities as we develop a drag racing team locally for international racing,” she said.

Since 2022, the Cayman Motoring Federation has been the official national governing body for motorsports in the Cayman Islands and is recognised by the FIA, the highest international governing body for many forms of motor sport.

Scaletta said that this new collaboration aligns with the foundation’s vision to “expand Cayman’s presence in regional motorsport and provide structured pathways for local drivers to compete internationally”.

Cayman has joined the championship alongside Caribbean counterparts Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica.

Stephen Gunter, chairman of the Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club, which spearheaded the Caribbean Drag Racing Championship, expressed his gratitude for Cayman joining the championship.

“We thank the Cayman Motoring Federation for joining the Caribbean Drag Racing Championship and for their dedication to the development of drag racing in the region. We look forward to working together in building out the Championship and expanding its reach and impact across the Caribbean,” Gunter said in a recent press release.

Chris Elliott, a member of the FIA Drag Racing Commission, added in the release, “We’re delighted to welcome the Cayman Motoring Federation to the Caribbean Drag Racing Championship.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to the growth of drag racing in the region. We look forward to supporting each other through technical assistance, event collaboration, and initiatives that elevate the sport in the Cayman Islands and beyond. Welcome aboard!”

For Scaletta, she views Cayman Motoring Federation’s involvement in this initiative as a gateway to Cayman eventually hosting the final competition in the future.

Persons interested in becoming a Cayman Motoring Federation member can do so at caymanmotoringfederation.org or by contacting them directly. Registration provides members access to various training programmes, events and esport opportunities offered by the foundation.