Twenty two events at Gajaba Supercross
Over 200 drivers and riders are expected to compete under 22 different events at the 13th Gajaba Supercross motor racing event conducted by the Gajaba Regiment of Sri Lanka Army in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Autosport Drivers’ Association (SLADA). The second oldest motor sport event of Sri Lanka will take place on August 31 at the Gajaba Regimental Centre in Saliyapura,
Action from last year’s Gajaba Supercross. RIGHT:This year’s route
Anuradhapura.
The arrangements for this year’s edition of the race were revealed at an official press briefing held at the ‘Nelum Pokuna’ Theater in Colombo headed by the Colonel of Gajaba Regiment Major General Lalith Daulagala.
The upcoming motor racing event will also be crucial for top drivers and riders particularly Aravinda Premadasa and Shehan C. Adikari, who are on the hunt for the CEAT-SLADA Championship titles. President of SLADA, veteran driver Yoga Perera stated that wins at the Gajaba Supercross will be much needed for the driver and rider if they are to maintain their hopes of clinching the championship title.
A total of 22 events – 12 for cars and 10 for bikes have been scheduled but alterations in numbers could occur depending on the number of competitors.
This motor racing event was inaugurated on August 22, 1999, under the leadership of late Major General G.A Gunasekara, the then Colonel of the Regiment and Hans Ralff the former president of SLARDAR.
