GMR&SC founding member Pat Holder laid to rest
The body of Patrick Carl Holder is brought out of the St James the Less  Anglican church after his funeral service yesterday (Samuel Maughn photo)
The body of Patrick Carl Holder is brought out of the St James the Less Anglican church after his funeral service yesterday (Samuel Maughn photo)

WHAT time is it? It’s Pat Holder’s time!
That was one thing that Patrick Carl Holder was remembered for, along with his contribution to motorsport as he was laid to rest.

When the once popular add was recited in the St James the Less Anglican Church on David Street, Kitty, yesterday, it brought a smile to many faces; those who remembered hearing it on the local radio stations.

And that was one of many memories that were shared in a moving one-hour tribute and last rights to Holder, a former racer, racing administrator and family man.
Many of Holder’s friends through motor racing were on hand to honour their fallen friend who was synonymous with motorsport in Guyana.

He was remembered as an outstanding family man who often contributed selflessly to charity in their times of need.
Holder was one of the founding members of the current Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), providing guidance in the form of administrative and official duties for over 40 years between 1955 and 1998.

Among some of the more notable moves that he made while being involved in racing included the decision to move the headquarters of the GMR&SC, then called the GMRC to the Thomas lands and Albert Street facility.

His love for racing took him to all disciplines. It started through cycling during his teenage years. Then ‘Uncle Pat’ turned to motorcycle racing after an accident prematurely ended his career.

He competed in Rallies, circuit racing and other forms of the sport in Jamaica and Barbados as well as Trinidad and also turned his interest to power boat racing. He also had a stint in horse racing.

He later took over official duties as the starter of many races before passing the torch and retiring to the clubhouse, named after him a few years ago.

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