At the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Before the commencement of the series of racing events, the Commander of the Navy opened the racing tracks setting the platform ready for an exciting day of racing.
Around 125 racing riders and 85 drivers from across the country competed under a total of 22 motorcar and motorcycle events (12 motorcars and 10 motorcycles events).
The following riders from Sri Lanka Navy secured respective places at this inaugural motor sports event.
Able Seaman MN Perera
125cc Standard modified motorcycles - 1st place
Ordinary Seaman Shanuka Sandaruwan
Standard modified motorcycles 250cc race 1 - 1st place
Ordinary Seaman Shanuka Sandaruwan
Racing motorcycles 250cc race 2 - 1st place
Ordinary Seaman Shanuka Sandaruwan
Standard modified motorcycles 250cc race 2 - 1st place
Ordinary Seaman Shanuka Sandaruwan
Racing motorcycles 250cc race 1 - 2nd place
Best Rider of Colombo Supercross
Ordinary Seaman Shanuka sandaruwan
The Colombo Supercross is conducted with the aim of utilizing the profits made for the welfare of the families of Navy war heroes killed in action during the ethnic war and also to offer facilities and scholarships to their children.
