Barranquilla is preparing to once again become a venue for national and international karting with the third edition of the 2026 Electrolife Caribbean Grand Prix. The competition will take place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Gran Malecon, home to Colombia’s only street karting circuit. The event will bring together 154 drivers from six countries and combine racing with recreational activities for residents and visitors.
Participants will represent Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Venezuela and Mexico. The event aims to introduce motorsports to new audiences and provide a competitive platform for drivers of different ages and experience levels. The lineup will also feature prominent names in motorsports, including Tatan Garzon, the recent USF2000 champion, and Tomas Guerrero, the 2026 South American karting champion.
Hosting the competition is part of Barranquilla’s broader effort to attract sporting events that draw visitors from other regions and contribute to the city’s tourism and commercial activity. Organizers expect approximately 22,000 spectators over the three days.
Six countries and notable drivers on the grid at the 2026 Electrolife Caribbean Grand Prix
One of the Grand Prix’s main attractions will be the participation of drivers from six Latin American countries. Alongside Colombia, competitors from Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Venezuela and Mexico will take part in an event that brings together drivers with different backgrounds and levels of experience. The international lineup will compete across several categories, ranging from entry-level divisions to those designed for more experienced racers.
Among the standout names is Tatan Garzon, who arrives in Barranquilla after winning the USF2000 championship. The series is part of the Road to Indy development program, which provides a pathway for drivers seeking to advance in open-wheel racing. His participation is expected to be one of the event’s highlights, given the significance of his recent title.
Tomas Guerrero, the 2026 South American karting champion, will also compete. His presence reinforces the sporting profile of an event that brings together established racers and participants who are still developing their careers in karting.
The competition will also give spectators an opportunity to discover the different categories within the sport. With a wide range of divisions, the program will not be limited to adult or professional drivers but will also feature competitors from different generations.
From young beginners to elite categories
The Electrolife Caribbean Grand Prix features categories for drivers of different ages and skill levels. At the entry level is Baby Max, designed for children as young as 4, while the program extends to DD2 Elite, a division for high-level competitors.
This range of categories makes the event an opportunity to observe the development of karting from its earliest stages. For younger competitors, the races provide a chance to gain track experience. For drivers in the more advanced divisions, the event offers a setting in which to test their skills against competitors from different backgrounds.
The combination of entry-level and advanced categories may also introduce new audiences to a sport that demands preparation, concentration and precision behind the wheel. By competing as part of the same event, drivers of different ages will showcase the various stages of a discipline in which early training plays an important role.
Gran Malecon to combine racing with family entertainment
The program will extend beyond the races. Attendees will be able to enjoy a Fan Zone, the event’s Supergrilla, Halloween-themed entertainment and other recreational activities designed for families. The organizers aim to create an experience that appeals both to dedicated motorsports fans and to people attending a karting competition for the first time.
The expected turnout of approximately 22,000 people over the three days makes the Grand Prix one of the entertainment events scheduled for the holiday weekend spanning late October and early November. The arrival of visitors may also provide opportunities for local businesses and other enterprises connected to tourism.
Located alongside the Magdalena River, the Gran Malecon will host this edition of the competition. Setting up a street circuit in this public space distinguishes the event from races held on permanent tracks and brings motorsports to one of Barranquilla’s key recreational and gathering places.