The sponsorship cheque is handed over by Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Telecommunication Thirukumar Nadarasa to Director General Service – Sri Lanka Navy Rear Admiral N. Heenatigala at the media briefing held at ADM Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters,Colombo. The Chairman of Motor Sports – Sri Lanka Navy Commodore S.B Kaluarachchi (right) is also present. Picture by Thilak Perera
The Colombo Super Cross 2019 organised by the Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders(SLARDAR) is scheduled to be flagged off at the Navy Motor Cross gravel track in Welisara on December 1.
Over 110 riders and 85 drivers are expected to race their engines to unleash their skills on the gravel racing circuit at Welisara.
The Welisara racing track which has been built in accordance with international standards and related infrastructure facilities will undoubtedly be the go-to venue for gravel racing in the country. The bike track is 1.8 km in length with jumps and bends including the longest jump in Sri Lanka in comparison to other tracks in the country. The car track spreads over 1.2 km with more up and down hills togetherwith more drafting corners allowing the competitors to gain an unprecedented experience.
. , a thrilling motor sport experience is rest-assured for both contestants and fans what they can experience nowhere else in the county. The elevated platforms on either side of the track can accommodate over 10,000 spectators with ease.
A major share of the expected profits generated through this event is to be utilized for the welfare of the families of Naval War Heroes who died in action and naval personnel disabled during the period of hostilities. The main sponsor for this year’s event being Hutch Telecommunication and CEAT, Stafford Motors (Honda) and David Peiris Motor Company (KTM brand) have joined hands as platinum sponsors.
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