Lying on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa province, Udawalawe is a National Park that was created to provide solitude for the displaced animals from the construction of the Udawalawe Resovoir.
Over the years Udawalawe National Park has become an important habitat for Sri Lanka’s water birds and elephants. This National Park has also become a popular tourist attraction both locally and internationally and is the third most visited national park of the country.
On the 11th of September a few kilometers away from the Udawalawe National Park, thrill seeking enthusiasts will witness “Walawe Super cross 2016” organized by Sri Lanka Army Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Regiment (SLEME) & The Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club (SLMCC). This will be the 6th consecutive year the Walawe Supercross will pit the Islands best riders and drivers against each other. All proceeds from the event will be directed towards the wellbeing of the families of the fallen heroes of SLAEME and the welfare of the regiments current and the disabled soldiers.
Sewanagala, a unique track in the Islands racing circuit will see over 145 competing at 11 car events and 13 motor cycle final events on the 11th of September with the timing races to be held on the 10th of September.
Image courtesy – Walawe Supercross
Sewanagala race track is a clockwise track whereas many of the Islands tracks are anticlockwise. This track offers a different challenge to all the participants with two tricky corners where only the brave fancy a swerve.
Walawe Supercross which is soon becoming a favorite amongst the competitors & fans alike since its inception has seen some of the island’s well-known names in motor racing involved in spine tingling races that have thrilled the crowds. This year all eyes will be on the two that have taken the island’s racing by storm. Ishan the current leading rider in the National Championship the MX 125cc, Mx 250cc category and Ushan Perera the current leader in the SL GT Super car Competition will look to extend their dominance to the province of Sabragamuwa. Ishan has happy memories from the previous year’s edition having emerged the Best rider at Walawe Supercross 2015 while Ushan Perera will be making his debut at the event having not taken part in the competition prior to this year. It will be interesting to see how quickly Perera will adjust to the conditions while past winner at the Walawe Supercross Pasindu Peiris who has been in impressive form will pose a real threat to Kushan. The placing on the starting grid will be crucial for both these drivers. In the MX events Dassanayake will be challenged by Gayan Sandaruwan the experienced champion, Sheahan C Adikari, Evon B Gurusinghe and Shanuka Sandaruwan for honurs.
Make your way to the Sewanagala race track on the 11th of September 2016 to witness some exciting races with National titles on offer. If you are unable to make the journey to the wild and adventurous Udawalawe, stayed tuned on www.thepapare.com where we will bring you updates from the event.
| Full event list at the Walawe Super Cross 2016 |
MOTOR CYCLES
Group “M” Street Trail
1 Standard/Modified up to 125 cc (2T)
2 Standard/Modified up to 125 cc (2T) & 250cc (4T)
3 Standard/Modified Open (4T) (Special club Event)
Group “J -MX” Racing Motorcycles
4 Racing Motorcycles 50cc – Over 5 Years and under 10 Years
5 Racing Motorcycles – Over 65cc up to 85cc(2T) & over 100cc up to 150cc Under 13 years
6 Racing Motorcycles – Over 65cc up to 85cc (2T) & over 100cc up to 150cc Under 16 years
Group “MX” Racing Motorcycles
7 Racing Motorcycles – Over 100cc up to 125cc (2T)
8 Racing Motorcycles – Over 100cc up to 125cc (2T) & over 175cc up to 250cc(4T)
9 Racing Motorcycles – Open (2T) & (4T)(Special Club Event)
10 Racing Motorcycles – Over 100cc up to 125cc(2T) – Forces Event (Special Club Event)
Group “SM” Super Moto/Supermotard Motorcycles
11 Motorcycles – Over 100cc up to 125cc (2T) & Over 175cc up to 250cc(4T)
12 Motorcycles – Over 175cc up to 250cc (2T) & Over 290cc up to 450cc(4T)
13 Motorcycles – Open including 125cc up to 500cc (2T) & Over 250cc up to 750cc(4T)
MOTOR CARS
Group SL – E
14 Cars up to 1000cc one make Nissan March (Entry Level) Group SL – N
15 Ford Lazer/Mazda 1300cc
16 Ford Lazer/Mazda 1500cc
Group SL – A
17 Mini 7 up to 1000cc
18 Modified up to 1050 cc
Group SL – H
19 Cars up to 1600cc
20 Subaru up to 2200cc Non Turbo
Group SL – S
21 Cars Special up to 1500cc
Group SL – GT
22 Cars up to 3500cc
Group T&J
23 Trucks & Jeeps Diesel Turbo up to 5500cc
24 Trucks & Jeeps – Open
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