CMSC to host FIA
View(s):The Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) has been given the rare opportunity to host the FIA (Federation Internationale de I’Automobile) Asia Pacific Regional Forum in Negombo. The three-day forum which began yesterday will end tomorrow at the Jetwing Blue in Negombo, under the patronage of FIA president Jean Todt.
Over 60 representatives from the Asia Pacific Region, including Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand are in attendance for the event. According to CMSC officials the Asia Pacific Region Forum is an opportunity for member national sports authorities of motor sports, or the ASNs, of which the CMSC is the Sri Lankan ASN, to meet in a forum to discuss ways and means of cooperation and to discuss development of Motor Sport in the Asia Pacific Region.
Sri Lanka, and the work of the CMSC will be showcased for its achievement in Marshal Training and exposure both in Sri Lanka and overseas. The Club has been involved in the marshalling at the FIA Formula 1 events in India, Singapore and Australia. (NA)