Introduction of a new starting light system (Tree), lack of coordination, lethargy of competitors in responding to the marshal’s call, spectators risking their safety by lining the tyre walls, canines on the track and finally a controversy between riders and officials saw the Nilwala SMSC Drag Race 2017 held at the SLAF track at Katukurunda dragging on till 7pm before ending abruptly without a champion could be found in a few events.
A total 138 drivers and 59 riders had entered for the event under 21 vehicle classes.
The officials after a delayed start the competitors were electronically timed on the 400 meter tack and those who ‘bulbed’ (left before the lights turned green) the start were given a rerun.
With the new Christmas tree lighting system being introduced there were repeated restarts until everyone had a fair run.
This initial timing process went on till past 11.00am after which the starters demonstrated how the new starting light and timing system worked to all the drivers and riders.
It was almost noon when the first drag finally got
Although the meet was scheduled to be concluded by 2.30pm it was dusk when it reached the final stages.
The riders, some who did not have lights on their machines found racing difficult and there was some controversy when a rider demanded for a rerun as a canine had crossed the track when the drag was on.
Eventually the controversy grew in to a heated argument with riders pointing out many irregularities which had taken place due to the lack of coordination between the race officials at which time personnel from the SLAF had to intervene to bring the situation under control.
Anoma Jayampathi Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit who arrived on time for the scheduled awards ceremony was only able to present Sithara Peiris champion of the cars 1001 up to 1300cc event before she had to leave.
President of Southern Motor Sports Club presented Jayampathi with a memento for collaborating with the Nilwala Lions Club,
The Southern Motor Sports Club, Young Southern Motor Sports club and Drag Racing Association to organise and conduct Nilwala SMSC Drag Race 2017.
Results (subject to ratification) of Nilwala – SMSC Drag Race 2017 is as follows
CLASS 1 Cars up to 1000cc (Naturally Aspirated)
Champion: Saman Kumara (Austin Mini)
Runner up: Dilupa Palliyaguruge (Nissan March k10)
CLASS 2 Cars 1001cc to 1300cc (Naturally Aspirated)
Champion: Sithara Peiris (VW Polo)
Runner up: Imraz Fayroze (Daihatsu Charade)
CLASS 3 Cars 1301cc to 1500cc (Naturally Aspirated)
Champion: Jude Shehan (Honda Civic EG8)
Runner up: N Arachchige Janitha (Mazda 323)
CLASS 4 Cars 1501cc to 1600cc (Naturally Aspirated)
Champion: Rumesh Kulendran (Honda Civic EK4)
Runner up: Gihan Dheerasekera (Honda Civic EG6)
CLASS 5 Cars 1601cc up to 1800cc (Naturally Aspirated)
Champion:
Runner up:
CLASS 6 Cars 1801cc up to 2500cc (Naturally Aspirated)
Champion: Randika Niroshan (Honda Integra DC2 Type R)
Runner up: Janaka Mayakaduwa (Honda Civic EK4 Mugen)
CLASS 7 Cars Electric Hybrid up to 120kw
Champion: Imraan Ismail (Honda CRZ)
Runner up: Rehan Rishafy (Honda CRZ)
CLASS 8 Cars up to 1600cc Turbo Open
Champion: Ravi Bhagya (Toyota Starlet GT)
Runner up: Tyronne Hendawitharana (Toyota Starlet)
CLASS 9 Cars Starlet GT One Make
Champion: Inshaaf Iqbal (Toyota Starlet GT)
Runner up: Chamara Iruglrathna (Toyota Starlet GT)
CLASS 10 Cars 2WD Open
Champion: Saby Salam (Nissan Skyline R32)
Runner up: Jaikishen Jayasinghe (Porsch Boxter S)
CLASS 11 Cars 4WD Open
Champion: Manish Goonetillake (Mitsubishi Evolution 4 RS)
Runner up: Jihan Akbar (Mitsubishi Evolution 3)
CLASS 12 Cars up to 2000cc AWD Stock Turbo
Champion: Amila Kalugampitiya (Mitsubishi Evolution 4)
Runner up: S D Manoj (Mitsubishi Evolution 4)
CLASS 13 Trucks & Jeep Open
Champion:
Runner up: Sandun Kulasiri (Subaru Forester)
CLASS 14 Bikes Super Sports 600cc
Champion: D M S R de Silva (Suzuki Gsxr)
Runner up: Maduranga Kalder (Yamaha R6)
CLASS 15 Bikes Super Sport 1000cc
Champion: Insaaf Basheer (Suzuki Gsxr)
Runner up: Sriyantha Anuradha (Honda CBR)
CLASS 16 Bike Super Motard Open
Champion: Charuka Ukwatta (KTM)
Runner up: Upul Tisera (KTM)
CLASS 17 Bikes Sports Touring
Champion: Purnaka Prasad (Aprilla Daredevil)
Runner up: Charuka Ukwattage (Ducati Street Fighter)
CLASS 18 Electric / Hybrid Open
Champion:
Runner up:
CLASS 19 Lancer Club One Make
Champion: Sasindu Jayandika (Lancer)
Runner up: Shehan Dias (Lancer)
CLASS 20 BMW Club One Make
Champion: Akila de Silva (E36)
Runner up: Arshad Kaleel (E36)
CLASS 21 Modified Super Sport Motor Cycles Up to 250cc
Champion:
Runner up:
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