Jacques Gunawardena, Ashan Silva stamp their class at Mahameruwa Rallycross

The championship opener of the Sri Lanka Super Series 2025 racing series, “Mahameruwa Rallycross 2025”, unfolded, leaving a thrilling experience and excitement on Sri Lanka’s motorsports legacy. After a series of thrilling races with nail-biting finishes, experienced racer Ashan Silva claimed the title of the Best Driver, while another young but highly talented prospect, Jacques Gunawardane, went to clinch the glory as the Best Rider of the day.

This is the 8th edition of the Sri Lanka Super Series 2025 racing series, and it features a variety of events across multiple locations, including Nuwara Eliya, Giriulla, and Katukurunda, apart from this location.

Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) unparalleled expertise in crafting gravel racing tracks and orchestrating flawless race events was featured in this extravagant and premier racing event of the country.

Longstanding champion Ashan Silava clinched both races in the “Group SL GT Cars – 3500 cc” category, which is the elite powerhouse segment of the competition. High-riding young talent Jacques Gunawardena sealed both of the races in the “Motorcross Bikes 100 – 125 cc (2T) & 175 – 250 cc (4T)” segment where the motorbikes with the highest cubic capacity were featured.

The digital platform Betss.com has stepped into the limelight as the title sponsor of the Sri Lanka Super Series 2025 by highlighting their commitment to elevating Sri Lankan motorsports by supporting local talent in the local racing arena. Further, ESDEE Battery Sri Lanka Insurance, Orzone Mineral Water Exports, Keels Crest, Lemonade (Elephant House), Wonder, the clothing brand “Rough”, EBC Solar by E. B. Creasy & Co. Plc, BIC Razors and Ninehearts had contributed their valuable sponsorships as the co-sponsors.

Further, it should be mentioned the commitment of Mahameruwa Leisure Chairman Mahesh Wijerathne, who owns the only gravel racetrack in Sri Lanka, Mahameruwa, where the races took place. With the collaboration of SLARDAR, he had carried out a remarkable job to elevate this track to international standards. At the end of the day, the rallycross lived up to every bit of its billing by providing a thrill and excitement to the fans, though few riders and drivers were injured during the event through accidents.

Result Summary of the Races

 SL E Cars One Make Ford Laser 1 Mazda 323 – 1300

1. M H Mohommad
2. Emith Perera
3. Thisara Dharmarathna

Group SL H Cars One Make Subaru legacy – 2000

1. Adheesha Kithwin
2. Malinda Gunasekara
3. Shiyan Arambewatta

Group M – Street Trail 100 cc – 125 cc (2T)

1. Ravisha Jayashan
2. Supun Shantha
3. Nisala Malinda Jayasundara

Group J – 50 CC (PW) – under 9 years

1. Azeem Fidha
2. Bakri Ahamed
3. Yehensa Samin

MX – Racing Motor cross 100 cc – 125 cc (2T)

1. Tharaka Namal
2. Nisala Malinda Jayasundara
3. Ravisha Jayashan

SM Bikes 125 – 500 cc (2T) & 125 – 750 cc (4T) R1

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

Group SL GT Cars – 3500 cc – Race 1

1. Ashan Silva
2. Ushan Perera
3. Manish Goonathilake

SL H – Cars 1618 cc – One Make Honda Hatch Back

1. Ahamed Sharfan
2. Nigel Perera
3. Charith Perera
4. Upulwan Serasinghe

Group SL E Cars One Make Nissan MArch 1000 cc

1. Thaveesha Abeywardane
2. Nesh Cooray
3. Amir Faraji

Group SL H Cars One Make Nissan March – 1300 cc

1. Adheesha Kithwin
2. Charith Perera
3. Withanage Nirosh Jeewantha

SL N Cars One Make Ford Laser Mazda 323 – 1300cc

1. Thenka Liyanarachchi
2. Ahamed Sharfan
3. Prageeth Prawind

Motor cross Bikes 100 – 125 cc (2T) & 175 – 250 cc (4T) – R1

1. Jacques Gunawardhana
2. D.M. D Kalhara
3. Tharaka Namal

Group J – MX 65 cc to 85 cc 2T and Under 12

1. Iyan Shenud
2. Sharafull Ikram
3. Jenul Damsika

Group M – Street Trail 175 – 250 cc (2T) and (4T)

1. Deneth Mihiranga
2. Raveesha Jayashan
3. E. A. P. N Edirisinghe

Group SL H Cars Mini up to 1275 cc

1. Neel Weerasinghe
2. Ajith Keerthi
3. Ganidu Abeyrathne

SL N Cars One Make Ford Laser Mazda 323 – 1500cc

1. Tharindu Dharmarathne
2. Lalin Kirinde
3. Anuradha Amarasinghe

Group J – MX 79 – 85 cc (2T) and 100 – 150 cc (4T)

1. Nisaja Rajasuriya
2. Sandaru Himasha
3. Sharafull Ikram

SM Bikes 125 – 500 cc (2T) & 125 – 750 cc (4T) – R2

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

Group SL GT Cars – 3500 cc – Race 2

1. Ashan Silva
2. Ushan Perera
3. Zaakir Wahab

Motor cross Bikes 100 – 125 cc (2T) & 175 – 250 cc (4T) – R2

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

Group SL T & J Diesel (Special Club Event)

1. Chamod Samarakoon
2. Ishan Tharaka
3. Mahesh Wijeratne

Group SL T & J Open (Special Club Event)

1. Ushan Perera
2. Isharaq Wahab
3. Mahesh Wijeratne