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Eliyakanda Hill Climb in June 2004
By M. Shamil Amit
One of the most popoular and well known hill climb motor sports event in the south, the Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb conducted by the Southern Motor Sports Club (SMSC) is scheduled to be held on June 6 (Sunday) at the Eliyakanda, (Browns Hill) Matara.

This is also a much looked forward event in the motor sports calender which is conducted according to international competition rules. This event has the honour of being included as one of the five hill climb events by the Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS) which is the governing body of motor sports in Sri Lanka which came into force only this year. Hence the Eliyakanda Hill Climb is sure to attract the top drivers and riders of Sri Lanka.

The event starts from the main gate of the residency of the district secretary at Browns Hill Matara and terminates at the latter’s premises and some tight finishes could be expected in his picturesque and challenging climb. Last year over 100 competitors took part in ths event and the organises are expecting a bigger turnout this year.

This year there will 20 events with 16 for motor cars which includes standard, modified, one make and diesel vehicles and four for motor cycles which includes standard and modified bikes.

The SMSC is also planning to include an event for formula cars for the first time and they hope to lure the fatsest men and women drivers for this event. With the events being scheduled to start with the aid of the electronic timing equipment, the competitors are given two runs and the fastest of the two runs will be the ultimate winner and prizes will be offered to the first three of each class. Seventy trophies are on offer for grabs which includes the best driver and rider for the day.

Entries will close on May 29 and further information could be obtained from Ashar Hamee, on 0777-225555 or Oscar Amarasinghe on 0777-074141.

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