Colombo Supercross 2018 concludes in Welisara giving a thrilling experience to both contestants and spectators
 

Colombo Supercross 2018 - the mega motorsport event organized by the Sri Lanka Navy for the second consecutive time in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Racing Drivers and Riders Association (SLARDA) concluded at the motocross and gravel track in Welisara yesterday (24^th June 2018). At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne PC graced the event as the Chief Guest. The prime motive of the organization of this event was to raise funds for the welfare of naval personnel who got killed, missing and wounded in the battle during the 30 year long hostilities and their family members.

 120 racing riders and 110 drivers, including contestants from the tri-services enthralled the cheering spectators who gathered in numbers to catch the glimpse of ace drivers and riders across from the country. The event saw a total of 26 motorcar and motorcycle events being conducted in respective categories (14 motorcar and 12 motorcycle) where the champion drivers and riders showcased their breath-taking skills in the moto-racing fraternity.

 Bringing credit to the Sri Lanka Navy, following contestants secured respective places in Colombo Supercross 2018   held for the second successive time.

Group M STD/MOD Up to 125cc (2T) Race

 1^st place         -           Leading Seaman MN Perera

3^rd place         -           Leading Seaman Kasun Wijesekara

 Group M STD/MOD Motor Cycles Over 175cc Up to 250cc & Over 100cc Up to 125cc (2T) 1 Race

 2^nd place        -           Ordinary Seaman Shanuka Sandaruwan

 Group M STD/MOD Motor Cycles Over 175cc Up to 250cc & Over 100cc Up to 125cc (2T) 2 Race

 3^rd place         -           Ordinary Seaman Shanuka Sandaruwan

 Group MX Over 175cc Up to 250cc & Over 100cc Up to 125cc (2T) Race

 2^nd place        -           Ordinary Seaman Gayan Sandaruwan

 Group M STD/MOD Motor Cycles over 175cc Up to 250cc (4T) & over 100cc Up to 125cc (T2) M Race 2

 1^st place         -           Ordinary Seaman Shanuka Sandaruwan

 Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Operations of the Navy, Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva, Director Generals, Director General Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunga, Director General Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, Mr. Thusira Malawwethantri (Attorney-at-Law) officials of the SLARDA, tri-forces personnel and a large number of viewers attended the event.

 Further, the President SLARDA, MK Hussain presented a special memento to the Commander of the Navy in recognition of the Navy’s effort in successful conduct of the event.