Motorsports: 24th Fox Hill Supercross at Diyatalawa on April 24

Over two hundred riders and drivers are waiting anxiously to do their utmost at the 24th Fox Hill Supercross to be held at the Diyatalawa Fox Hill track on April 24. 

The event is organised by the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) in association with the Sri Lanka Autosports Drivers Association (SLADA). 

This event which was originated in 1993, which has spanned for 23 years and is recognised as an international level competition. 

Due to the festive season, the organisers are expecting a record number of spectators. 

CEAT are the main sponsors and several others too have joined the fray. 

The sponsorship launch took place at the Galadari Hotel last week, where the head table was occupied by Major General Dushantha Rajaguru (Director Sri Lanka Military Academy) and Mahesh Gammanpila (Sri Lanka Auto Sports Drivers Association (SLADA). 

Adding to the thrill, a number of overseas competitors are also expected to compete for championships this year. 

According to the organisers two leading racing drivers from India have been invited and three top Indian riders are among the confirmed participants. 

This year’s Fox Hill Supercross comprises of 11 motor car and 11 motorcycle events approximately, including the championship races which will be taken into account in awarding the Championship Trophies to the country’ s top driver and rider at the end of the 2016 racing season are the defending champions for motor cars and motorcycles respectively.