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Seylan Colombo Motor Show 2021
Seylan Colombo Motor Show 2021 will be held from 12th – 14th November 2021, at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Show, now in its 14th edition organized by Asia Exhibition & Conventions (Pvt) Ltd, has reached a level of maturity and positioned itself as the largest International automotive event in Sri L..... Read more
Verstappen wins 2021 F1 Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen enjoyed another dominant run at the Red Bull Ring, last Sunday (July 4) played host to the 2021 Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. After winning the previous weekend's Styrian Grand Prix held at the high-speed circuit in the Austrian alps, Verstappen made a repeat performance this past weekend by first securing pole ..... Read more
Max Verstappen wins the Formula One's French Grand Prix 2021
The French Grand Prix held on 20th June 2021, for once was the stuff of legend, a titanic battle that had it all as the two top teams and their two finest drivers battled it out across the entire race distance at Paul Ricard. Red Bull's Max Verstappen came out on top, but only after a race that ebbed and flowed and couldn't be called until Verstapp..... Read more
Marc Marquez, winner of the 2021 German Motorcycle Grand Prix
For the 11th consecutive time in his career, Marc Marquez stole the show on the 20th June at the Sachsenring and returned to the top step of the podium 581 days after his last win. There was no stopping Marc Marquez as the lights went out at the Sachsenring, the 10-time German GP winner shooting forward and moving into second by the second corner...... Read more
Another milestone of Yevan David
Yevan David, the 13-year-old Sri Lankan Karting sensation, put up another excellent performance on the 19th of June during the FIA Karting European Championship – KZ2 competition which was led at this stage by Dutchman Senna Van Walstijn, while taking the lead in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy. The 2021 CIK-FIA European Championship is the 50th e..... Read more
Congratulations Mr Rohith de Silva!
We are super proud to be a part of another Sri Lankan Racer's journey. He's none other than Mr Rohith de Silva, a leading racing driver specialized in Mini Cars. Congratulations on your well-deserved achievement! We wish you all the very best!..... Read more
Yevan David - The First Sri Lankan Karter To Win Internationally
Yevan Ranasinghe David at just 13 years of age made history for Sri Lanka on 2 May 2021 as the first Sri Lankan to win a European Heat karting race in Genk, Belgium. Yevan competed in the OKJ category at the Karting European Championship hosted by the FIA (Federal Industry of Automobile), which is the Junior World-Class category featuring the best ..... Read more
EXPERIENCE THE BEST ADRENALINE RUSH EVER IN KOTMALE
The management team of Senkadagala Motor Sports Club, which is a newly formed club with experienced riders and drivers with some motor sports lovers in the hill capital in association with the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club has decided to conduct the most looked forward Kotmale Speed Hill Climb on 1st and 2nd of May 2021. They have planned to bring bac..... Read more
Much Awaited Results of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo 2021: Round 1
The two Sri Lankans Dilantha Malagamuwa and Ashan Silva have definitely made us proud at the race held in Monza, Italy (16-18 April). Race 1 AM: 3rd Runner Up; Overall: 13/31 Race 2 AM: P5; Overall:18/2 Congratulations both of you! (Source: https://www.facebook.com/RacingInSriLanka)..... Read more
First Ever International Racing Weekend of Dilantha & Ashan Driving Together in Monza, Italy
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo is an international motor racing series which is the one-make championship organized by Lamborghini Squadra Corse. More than 30 cars had lined up on the grid this time for the opening round of the 2021 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe season opener held for the 12th consecutive year. Of those entries, a total of 15 rook..... Read more
SLT Mobitel Kukule Ganga Speed Hill Climb 2021
Sri Lanka Army together with Motor Racing Association conducted the ‘Kukule Ganga Speed Hill Climb’ on 10th and 11th April 2021 at the newly built motor racing track at Kukule Ganga Army camp. The motor cycle events were conducted on the 10th while on the 11th Motor Car events were conducted. This was the longest Hill Climb in Sri Lanka coverin..... Read more
87th Mahagastota Hill Climb 2021
The 87th edition of the Mahagastota Hill Climb organized and conducted by the Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) and powered by SLT-Mobitel was held on 3rd and 4th April 2021. This meet was the season opener in Nuwara Eliya, and was held conforming to current health regulations. The Motorcycle events were on the 3rd of April, while the Motor car event..... Read more
SLT-Mobitel Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb 2021
‘SLT-Mobitel Speedup Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb 2021’ Motorbike and Car racing championship powered by SLT-Mobitel concluded successfully amid much fanfare, on the 27th and 28th February 2021 at the Eliyakanda racing circuit in Matara. SLT-Mobitel joined hands with the Southern Motor Sports Club (SMSC) for the 25th edition of the ‘SLT-Mob..... Read more
18th Gajaba Supercross brings Saliyapura track alive on September 01
The eighteenth edition of the Gajaba Supercross organized by the Gajaba Regiment of Sri Lanka Army and conducted by Sri Lanka Auto Sports Drivers Association will kick off from 0830 hrs on Sunday,01st September 2019 at the Supercross Track – Home of the Gajaba, Saliyapura,Anuradhapura.On this the organizers have planned to conduct a total o..... Read more
All Set to Thrill Boyagane with Vijayabahu Motocross - 2019
Vijayabahu Motocross, the finest motor racing competition organized by Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment together with SLADA will be held on 25 August 2019 for the 17th consecutive year at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment premisesin Boyagane, Kurunegala according to the Commandant of the regiment Major General Chandana Gunawardena who was speaking at a pres..... Read more
‘Commando Challenge - 2019’ Thrills Motor-racing Fans in Kuda Oya
The year’s pride of the Commando Regiment (CR), ‘Commando Challenge - 2019’ at Kuda Oya with riders and drivers including those of the Army got off the ground on Sunday (4) in the presence of a mammoth crowd of fans and spectators. Major General Shavendra Silva, Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment, Chairman, ‘Co..... Read more
Lewis Hamilton wins F1’s Hungarian GP after chasing down Max Verstappen
After the disappointment and disarray of Hockenheim, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes enjoyed a remarkable, redemptive comeback at the Hungarian Grand Prix. This time – in the natural amphitheatre of the Hungaroring – sunshine, driver and team all burned brightly, with the latter’s stagecraft magnificent to behold as Hamilton beat R..... Read more
He Is Dilantha Malagamuwa
The well-known name among Sri Lankans for his Reputaion in both Racing & Charity Service, Dilantha Malagamuwa is one of the experienced International sports car driver who won many world titles. In his career life starting from 1995, he has won many World & Asian racing titles up to now. His recent achievement was being placed 3rd in Race 2 - Lambo..... Read more
Gajaba Supercross 2018 to flag-off @ Saliyapura
The Island’s last gravel event in 2018 will flag-off its 17th edition at Saliyapura Army Camp, Anuradhapura on 19th August at 8.30 am. The Gajaba Supercross; organized by the Gajaba Regiment of SL Army in collaboration with Sri Lanka Autosport Drivers’ Association (SLADA) was initially started in 1999 based on the idea of the colo..... Read more
Hamilton wins Hockenheim from 14th on the grid - F1 2018
The German Grand Prix edition of Formula 1 World Championship concluded in the weekend rewarding the German fans with thriller. They enjoyed a thrilling rain-hit grand prix at Hockenheim witnessing Lewis Hamilton’s unlikely but sensational 67 lap path to victory starting from 14th place in the grid. The German rival Vettel was at the front u..... Read more
Celebrations in a Row – Ashan wins his 5th title in 2k18
The Sri Lankan shockwave of motor racing; Cavalry Supercross concluded in the weekend, 8th July giving his 5th title winning for Ashan Silva this year. This is the 3rd event in “Hutch Sri Lanka Super Seriesâ€. The Champion Rider title was won by Buddika Silva. Ashan won both races in SL - GT – Cars Upto 3500cc event in his own..... Read more
Buddhika nailed it @ Colombo Supercross 2018
The Second Grand Edition of Colombo Supercross 2018, concluded in the weekend (24th June) crowing the Sri Lanka Army rider; Buddhika Kasun as the “Champion Rider†and Ashan Silva as the “Champion Driverâ€. Ashan won both races in super car event comfortably without giving any chance to Ushan Perera who won 2nd place in both..... Read more
Colombo Supercross 2018
The Colombo Supercross 2018 will flag off it’s second edition at the Navy Racing Club (NRC) track in Welisara, on 24th June, 2018 from 8.30am onwards. This gravel racing event is organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in association with the SLARDAR. This is the first gravel track of the western province with close proximity to the capital and th..... Read more
Ishan barely manages “The Boyagane Titleâ€
Taking 54 champion points by winning the MX 125cc 2 stroke event, Ishan could win the top title of Vijayabahu Motocross 2018 at Boyagane tracks despite Tomoyo Suzuki winning both Moto 01 and Moto 02 in MX 250cc event. The Japanese veteran rider Suzuki made the race pacey by giving a stiff challenge to Ishan. There were few incidents where both ri..... Read more
VIJAYABAHU MOTOCROSS – 2018
Organised by the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment(VIR) along with Sri Lanka Racing Riders Association, The Vijayabahu Motocross 2018 will be race-off on 17th of June 2018 at Boyagane tracks, Kurunegala. The VIR motor racing track is the most challenging track in the country with a length of 2.1km which includes four table tops, twelve bends, nine do..... Read more
The International Racing to gear-up @ Welisara NRC Track
The Media Briefing of “Colombo Supercross 2018†was held at Naval Auditorium on 12th of June, and officially announced that the Colombo Supercross is scheduled to be conducted on 24th of June under the patronage of Sri Lanka Navy, Colombo Supercross Governing Council in collaboration with SLARDAR. The supercross will be raced-off at t..... Read more
F1 2018 Driver’s World Championship
The Canadian Grand Prix Edition of F1 World Championship concluded last 10th of June.Sebastian Vettel has now opened up the race for the Drivers’ Championship title with the Canadian GP race by overtaking Lewis Hamilton in the F1 Drivers’ World Championship standings. While the solid victory was Vettel’s, Valtteri Bottas and Ma..... Read more
SIGIRIYA RALLY CROSS - 2018
The Super exciting Sigiriya Rally Cross was held on 27th of May, with occasional showers on the dusty grounds at the Kimbissa Airforce racing track. It is the only track in the island with two contrasting conditions on a single lap, tarmac and gravel. In the 5th edition of the unique racing competition the reigning champions Ashan and Ishan became..... Read more
RACE IN THE WILDS CONCLUDED – WALAWA ‘ 18
Island’s the only gravel racing event in the wilds “The Walawa Supercross 2018†was successfully worked out on last Sunday (13th May) amid of entertaining and super thrilling racing rounds titling the same duo, Ashan and Evon, as the ‘Best Driver’ and ‘Best Rider’ as in the previous year. In the event SL..... Read more
WALAWE SUPERCROSS - MAY, 2018
The next race to come up in the local motor racing events calendar for the year 2018 is the Walawe Supercross. It is scheduled to be held on 12th & 13th May, 2018 on the grounds of Sewanagala, Udawalawe. Sewanagala Craftsman Autodrome track is unique as it runs clockwise with two tricky corners. Hence, the track will give a unique challenge for the..... Read more
THE REIGNING CHAMPIONS RETAINED TOP – FOX HILL SUPERCROSS 2018
The gravel racing event Fox Hill Supercross concluded on 21st April, crowning Ashan Silva and Ishan Dassanayake as the best driver and best rider for the second consecutive year. Unbeaten Silva dominated the event from the qualification rounds and so could retain the ‘Champion Driver’ title easily where as Dassanayake had to put more e..... Read more
FOX HILL SUPERCROSS - 2018
The 26th edition of the Fox Hill Supercross will be worked off on April 21st at the Sri Lanka Military Academy premises in Diyatalawa, starting with the qualification rounds on April 20th. This year, the Fox Hill Supercross has got over 200 competitors to compete in 12 motor racing events; riding and driving, which include championship races in t..... Read more
Autosport International race car show 2018 – Birmingham, UK
Held at the NEC since January 1991, Autosport International will be celebrating its 28th anniversary between the 11th and 14th January 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham. This annual pre-season event covers all areas of motorsport, both professional and grassroots, from karting right up to Formula One. Featuring the very latest in motorsport, automotive..... Read more
MIRIGAMA CIRCUIT RACE
Kanway autodrome will once again serve as the host for motor bikes to showcase on 5th November from 8 am onwards.Considered as one of the fastest and crowd favourite tracks in the Island for the specialty of being able to observe the happenings of the entire race from any point which delivers a complete experience for the spectators.Stay tuned with..... Read more
RACING BRO JADEN G IS ALL GEARED FOR THE IDEMITSU ASIA TALENT CUP
MotoGP has been his lifelong dream and he has worked hard towards it. If the young lankan secures him self a slot in the series he would be starting his international racing career with the 1st round of the 2018 MotoGP in Losail and thereafter followed with the GP rounds in Motegi, Sepang & Chang in Thailand, He would be also in action in some of t..... Read more
KATU@70-KATUKURUNDA CIRCUIT MEET
SRI LANKA MOTOR CYCLE CLUB which is celebrating a significant journey of 7 decades in Sri Lanka. The Ceylon Motor Cycle Club is the culmination of the enthusiasm blossomed in the hearts of motor sports lovers way back in 1947. Since then motor racing has become a very popular sporting event among young and old.The Sri Lanka Air Force ha..... Read more
JADEN & AARON REPRESENTS SRI LANKA IN SPAIN
For the passionate racing riders looking at having a go in the premier world championship there is just one selection that matters more than any other, and it is the Red bull Moto GP rookie’s cup. Racing bros Jaden and Aaron have got a chance to live their dreams by joining the best of the best young talent and spend an exciting weekend raci..... Read more
SIGIRIYA RALLYCROSS WAS WORKED OUT
Sigiriya rallycross was in action on 01st of October 2017 at the Srilankan Air Force Track in Sigiriya. The Srilankan Automobile Drivers Association (SLADA) brings out the Sigiriya rallycross since in 2013. The fourth episode of the Sigiriya Rallycross race meets series finished at this year with the numbers of new recordings...... Read more
ASHAN AND EVON SHOWED COLORS AT WALAWE SUPERCROSS
Ashan Silva and Evon Gurusinghe won the best drivers' and the best riders' awards accordingly at the Walawe Supercross 2017. Evon was awarded at this for his great achievements of MX250, Std/Mod and MX 125 events...... Read more
THE RACE IN THE WILD WAS BROUGHT TO THE ACTION
The 7 th edition of the Walawa Supercross was held on 17th September 2017 at the the Craftsman’s Autodrome, is situated in Sewanagala bordering the Udawalawa National Park. This race show is brought to the acton by the colloboration of the Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) of Sri Lanka Army & The Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Clu..... Read more
PASINDU CAME BACK TO THE GRAVEL TRACK AT THE WALALWE SUPERCROSS 2017
Pasindu peiris who is a leading driver in the event of SL GT Cars upto 3500cc, entered to the racing track again at the walawa supercross 2017 , after he was involved in one of the worst car crashes witnessed in the recent years at the Commando Supercross in this July...... Read more
