Brilliant
driving performance and exceptional teamwork by Team Brandix throughout the
race led them to bag the top podium position at Sri Lanka’s first ever
corporate karting challenge, the Wurth Endurance Karting Challenge 2019, held
at Sri Lanka Karting Circuit’s (SLKC) international track last Saturday. The
race was officiated by Ceylon Motor Sports Club.
The
Brandix Essentials team comprising Namal Samarawickrama, Gihan Dias, Shehan
Jayawardena, Shevan De Mel, Ruchira Abeygunawardane, Nirmal Rankothge, Shamil
Ahamed and Dulari Wewagedara completed 229 laps within the prescribed three
hours.
Teams
Sysco Labs who finished 226 laps, was placed 1st runner up while Assetline
Capital became the 2nd runner up completing 224 laps. Paradise Group and David
Pieris Motor Company Ltd, teams were placed fourth and fifth respectively.
The
fastest male driver of the race was Thinuka Thewamith of Paradise Group while
second and third positions were won by Angelo Senaratne of Sysco Labs and
Shevan De Mel of Brandix Essentials
After a
sharp fight Thilini Dinushika of Paradise Group won the fastest female driver
title while Dulari Wewagedara of Brandix Essentials and Shiyanka de Zylva of
Sysco Labs came in second and third. Thirteen teams with a maximum of eight
members including a mandatory female driver from Sri Lankan corporate
establishments, took part in this 3 hour endurance invitational race, where
drivers maneuvered their karts through the straights and turns continuously for
three hours, putting team strategy and a heady mix of speed, stamina and skills
to the test.
The teams
final team rankings were Brandix Essentials, Sysco Labs, Assetline Capital,
Paradise Group, David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd, Sasianet, Wurth Lanka,
Audi-Drive I, H. W. Associates (Motormag), National Development Bank, Assetline
Insurance Brokers, Nations Trust Bank and Luxury Brands. Commenting on the
successful event, Naalaka Madugalle, Managing Director, David Pieris Racing and
Leisure Ltd (Private) Limited, who own and manage SLKC, said “the caliber of
driving and the team work displayed by
the corporate teams was impressive .Most importantly everyone had great fun and
it was an excellent platform for bonding and friendly rivalry. It a
challenging, new and different activity for companies to undertake.â€
Madugalle
added that the next corporate karting event is scheduled to be held in June and
invited all corporates to sign up for an
unforgettable experience taking on the competition at Sri Lanka’s only
international karting track.
SLKC is
open for rental operations providing the opportunity for karting enthusiasts to
experience a professional world class motorsports facility for the first time
in Sri Lanka. A fleet of several types of rental karts are available for
different skill levels for anyone who wants to try out the sport or simply have
a fun filled, thrilling experience. SLKC provides safety gear such as helmets
& gloves ensuring safety of the drivers. Karting is known as the entry
point for future motorsport champions.
Bambino
karts and a separate track for children between the ages of 4-7 is available to
drive under skilled supervision, while kids aged 8-12 years can enjoy the main
track in Cadet Karts. Youngsters aged 13 and above can enjoy karting and racing
on main track with adults.
Other
leisure activities such as air rifle shooting range, a swimming pool (including
kiddie’s pool) and a multi cuisine fusion restaurant complement the karting
experience. Würth Lanka Ltd was the
proud title sponsor of the Endurance Karting Challenge 2019 while KTM Sri Lanka
and Bajaj QUTE were the co-sponsors. Fox FM was the official radio partner for
the event.
- Event Date: 23 Mar, 2019
- Published Date: 23 Mar, 2019