Once again the Crsftsman Autodrome racing track in Sewanagala, Embilipitiya will dish out the spills and thrills of top class motor racing when the Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) Corps in collaboration with Sri Lanka Motorcycle Club (SLMC) conduct their annual motor racing extravaganza, the Walawa Supercross 2018 on May 13 with an exciting line up of 12 motor car and 13 motor bike events.
This was revealed to the media during a press briefing at the SLEME headquarters in Colombo recently.
Causeway paints will continue their support for the event as the Main Sponsor, which has been a pillar of strength from the inception of Walawa Supercross in 2011. The renowned tyre brand CEAT which is a long term supporter of Sri Lankan motor racing has joined in as the Gold Sponsor for the second time.
Creating history Walawa Supercross 2018 will award three brand new motor bikes, courtesy of DEMAK which is the Special Sponsor for the event. The Best Driver, Best Rider and one of the spectators selected from a raffle draw will be awarded three DEMAK brand new motor bikes.
The Walawa Supercross was initiated under the patronage of Maj. Gen. Lalith Wijetunga as a fund raiser for the welfare of Army war heroes, their families and to develop infrastructure facilities of the Regiment. Since its inception the event has become one of the most looked forward to annual affairs in the Sri Lankan motor racing calendar.
The 1.2km Crsftsman Autodrome track is known to be the most challenging gravel track in the island and 2017 Walawa Supercross event was hailed by the competitors and spectators as the most organized racing event of the year as all races were run on time.
According to the Army Motor Racing Club president Col. Indu Samarasinghe, the car and bike tracks have been renovated to offer a thrilling experience for both contestants and spectators. The four wheel track will have eight tough corners while the 1km two wheel terrain will include ten exciting jumps, bumper area and sharp corners. He also revealed that the spectator areas too have been renovated and new spectator stands will also be set up this year, so more people can witness the races with comfort. Ten lucky spectators will be awarded gifts after a raffle draw.
The Colonel Commandant of the SLEME Regiment, Brig. Duminda Sirinaga thanked all the sponsors, contestants and spectators who made the Walawa Supercross a great success over the past seven years. The driving ace Ashan Silva and Evon Biyagee Gurusinghe won the Best Driver and Best Rider awards last year and both contestants will compete to retain their titles this year.
Speaking at the press briefing champion driver Ashan Silva commended the superb organizing of last year’s event and said he expects a tough challenge from the likes of Kushan Peris and Ushan Perera this year.
Evon Biyagee said that he is ready to secure his crown this year. “I hope we will have a challenging track there. But hopefully dust will not hinder our performance as last year, due to rain fall in Sewanagala these days.
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