First phase ends successfully

A.M.R.C. Formula L.G.B. Championship in India:

RACING: A Motor Racing Championship, which could be considered as a land mark in the history of Motor Racing Sports of Sri Lanka, commenced on last June 17th in India, after several decades. It was organized by the Asian Motor Racing Club.

The speciality of this championship was, that it was only Sri Lankan Formula Motor Racing Drivers who participated in India, which was conducted according to International Rules, under the supervision of International Judges.

This championship was named as A.M.R.C. Formula L.G.B. Championship. The competition held on June 17th, was the first round of the first phase of the championship, which consist of several phases.

The first, second and third places of the opening event of the first phase of the championship were won by S.A. Harsha, Nadeera Jinasena and M. Amadoru respectively. In the second event which was held subsequently, the first, second and third places were also won by M. Amadoru, Nadeera Jinasena and S.A. Harsha respectively.

Accordingly S.A. Harsha and M. Amadoru, hold the first place of the first phase of A.M.R.C. Formula L.G.B. championship jointly with a score of 17 points each, while Nadeera Jinasena, holds the second place with a score of 16 points.

Thus ended the first phase of A.M.R.C. Formulla L.G.B. Championship and trophies were awarded to the winners in the evening after the championship. Several special invitees, who are connected to the Formula Motor Racing in India, including Narayan Katheyan, a leading Formula One Driver of India, were present at the occasion.

After the presentation of trophies, Narayan Katheyan, announced that the stand of Motor Racing in Sri Lanka is of a high standard and that he was highly impressed by the skills displayed by the Sri Lanka competitors.

After the presentation of Trophies, the Asian Motor Racing Club, the organizers of this championship, agreed top sponsor 50% of the travelling expenses to be incurred by S.A. Harsha and M.Amadoru, who obtained 17 points each at the first phase of the championship to visit to India to participate in the second phase and to sponsor 25% of the travelling expenses to be incurred by Nadeera Jinasena.

Parallel to the above event, the first phase of another championship, called Formula Rolon, was also held on June 17th, in Coimbatore with the participation of competitors from the Asian Region.

Although Dinesh Jayawardena, Romanie de Silva, Rohan de Silva and Riyaz Faruk were scheduled to represent Sri Lanka in this championship, due to some defects in vehicles Rohan de Silva and Riyaz Faruk did not participate in the event.

Dinesh Jaywardene and Romani de Silva, who participated, obtained the 6th and 8th places respectively.

Parallely a training and practice session for Sri Lankan competitors were also conducted with the participation of several Indian International Racing Drivers and Trainers.

Sri Lanka competitors who participated in the first phase, stated that it was a valuable experience for them and that they got the opportunity to get experience and knowledge with regard to participating in international motor racing competitions.

The Asian Motor Racing Club pointed out that the main reason for organizing this championship, is to provide an opportunity to Sri Lankan racing Drivers to get international exposure and to improve their skills.

The Asian Motor Racing Club is now making arrangements to hold the second phase of the A.M.R.C. Formula L.G.B. championship on the 15th of July 2007.

Sri Lankan competitors who wish to participate in the second phase, are invited to apply once again to Asian Motor Racing Club, No. 284, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02.