Ashan Silva and Jacques Gunawardane stamp their class at “Walawa Supercross 2025”

Another thrilling edition of “Asian Paints Causeway Walawa Supercross – 2025” was held at the Craftsman Auto Drome gravel track in Sevanagala, Udawalawa, on 13th July 2025. This was the first instance where the racing event has been launched after the last edition took place way back in 2019. The extravagant event was organized by the Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) in collaboration with the Southern Motor Sports Club.

Nearly 200 racing stars in the country were featured in the renowned racing event, while a large gathering of spectators flocked to the Craftsman Auto Drome track to witness the breathtaking races. Over 180 local racing stars in the field of motor racing took part in the mega event, which comprised 24 racing segments over the gravel track. A notable aspect of this tournament was the inclusion of a few amateur races for minor age categories (5 years – 9 years, 9 years – 12 years, under 15 years), adding a dimension of youth involvement in motorsport.

>>Jacques Gunawardena, Ashan Silva stamp their class at Mahameruwa Rallycross<<

One of Sri Lanka’s top motor racers from Mahanama College, Ashan Silva emerged as the champion once more by competing in the Group GT SLGT Cars up to 3500cc races where the automobiles with the highest cylinder capacity were featured.

Meanwhile, Jacques Gunawardane made a bold statement by clinching the best rider title by competing from the elite segment of the motorbikes, Group MX over 175cc up to 250cc (4T) and the 100cc up to 125cc (2T) MX segments.

The same duo emerged as the champions of the recently concluded “Mahameruwa Rallycross” and stamped their supremacy in style in this edition too.

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, was the chief guest of the glorious event, which was graced by the presence of other higher-ranked Army officers and a few other distinguished guests.

SLE Cars up to 1000cc – One Make Nissan March

1. Thamisha Abeywardena
2. Amir Faraji
3. Prabuditha Caldera

SLH Cars up to 1275cc – One Make – Mini

1. Neel Weerasinghe
2. Ajith Keerthi
3. Gaindu Abeyratne

MX (Junior) up to 50cc over 5 years – under 9 years

1. Bakri Ahmed
2. Yehensa Samson
3. Ithaful Ikkei

Group M Standard / Modified Motorcycle up to 125cc (2T)

1. Ravisha Jayashan
2. Nisala Malinda
3. Pathum Rashmika Amarasinghe

MX (Junior) up to 65cc – 85cc over 9 – under 12 years

1. Nimsara Abeyratne
2. Amri Ahmed
3. Jenul Damsika Vinmeth

SLA Cars up to 1500cc

1. Ajith Keerthi
2. Surinda Gunawardena
3. Chamika Ranatunga

SLGT Cars up to 3500cc – Race 1

1. Ashan Silva
2. Ishraq Wahab
3. Zaakir Wahab

SM Super 250cc – 750cc (4T) & 125cc – 500cc (2T) Mono/Twin Cylinder – Race 1

1. Pathum Dhananjaya
2. Deshan Solanki
3. Buddhika Dinesh

Standard / Modified Motorcycles over 175cc – 250cc (4T) & 100cc – 125cc (2T)

1. Dineth Mihiranga
2. Ravisha Jayashan
3. Nisala Malinda

SLN Cars up to 1300cc – Ford Laser/Mazda 323

1. Akila de Costa
2. Upulwan Serasinghe
3. Anuradha Navaratne
4. SLS Special up to 3500cc
5. Sangeeth Suriyage
6. Suren Cooray
7. Irfan Fuard

MX – 175cc – 250cc (4T) & 100cc – 125cc (2T) MX – Race 1

1. Jacques Gunawardena
2. D.M.D. Kalhara
3. Lahiru Jeewantha

MX over 65cc – 85cc (2T) and 100cc – 150cc (4T) Under 15

1. Nisaja Rajasuriya
2. Vindiw Bhashitha
3. Sandaru Himasha

SLH Cars up to 1300cc – One Make Nissan March

1. Withanage Nirosh Jeewanth
2. Charith Perera
3. Akila Batepola

SLN Cars up to 1500cc – Ford Laser/ Mazda 323

1. Tharindu Dharmaratne
2. Upulwan Serasinghe
3. Anuradha Amarasinghe

SLH Cars up to 2000cc – One Make – Subaru Legacy

1. Adeesha Kithwith
2. Malinda Gunasekera
3. Buddhika Ruklantha

Group “MX Racing” – over 100cc up to 125cc (2T)

1. Lahiru Jeewantha
2. Ravisha Jayashan
3. E.A.O.N. Edirisinghe

SM Super Motard including 250cc- 750cc (4T) & 125cc up to 500cc (2T) Mono/Twin Cylinder  – Race 2

1. Pathum Dhananjaya
2. Buddhika Dinesh
3. R.M. Safraz

SLE Cars up to 1300cc – Ford Laser/Mazda 323

1. M.H. Mohamed
2. Emith Perera
3. Aneesh Wekadapola

SLH Cars up to 1600cc – One Make – Honda Civic

1. Kesara Godage
2. Nigel Perera
3. Upulwan Serasinghe

T&J Diesel Trucks & Jeeps up to 5500cc

1. Mahesh Wijeratne
2. Manjua Wijesinghe
3. W. Priyantha

MX – 175cc – 250cc (4T) & Over 100cc – 125cc (2T) MX – Race 2

1. Jacques Gunawardena
2. D.M.D. Kalhara
3. Dineth Mihiranga

Group “M” ATV 250cc

1. D.K.P.K. Fernando
2. D.S. Wijesinghe
3. Damitha Gaussian

SLGT Cars up to 3500cc – Race 2

1. Ashan Silva
2. Manish Goonetileke
3. Ishraq Wahab