Karting: Eshan Pieris secures third place in the X30 Challenge Cup in Japan

Sri Lanka's young sensation in Karting, Eshan Peiris added another feather on to his cap of wins when he recorded a podium finish at the Mizunami track in Japan. 

In another exciting performance, young Eshan was placed third at the X30 Challenge Japan Cup held in Japan. 

Eshan once again made Sri Lanka and his home track, the Sri Lanka Karting Circuit (SLKC) Bandaragama, proud by the extraordinary performances in Japan. 

On August 6,  Eshan marked another red-letter-day in Sri Lanka's motor sports history just a mere three months since he won the Round 3 of the Rotax Max Asian Championship in Malaysia. 

Making him the first Sri Lankan to win a race in the most competitive Asian Go Karting Championship and firmly placing Sri Lanka on the international karting map.

Eshan was off to a great start for his finals at the X30 Challenge having secured fourth position in the pre-finals. 

During the X30 Challenge Japan Cup finals, Eshan did one better and finished third after snatching the lead midway through what was a very close race. 

And for good measure, he also set the fastest lap time, making first foray into racing in Japan a memorable one.

This win is even more commendable given that Eshan only started racing at the late age of 14. Most Go Kart champions, who then go on to F1 careers, start at around the age of eight. 

Eshan's success was clearly the result of very hard work, focus, passion and dedication, especially as he is juggling a full racing calendar while pursuing his education at Monash University in Malaysia.