Speed Sri Lanka powers Dilantha Malagamuwa on international circuits

Bernard Perera

Sri Lanka’s unsung motor racing hero Dilantha Malagamuwa who brought fame to his motherland winning the Malaysia Super Series for a second time in succession has come up with a novel idea and formed a racing team named as Speed Sri Lanka in the early part of 2008.

Dilantha who is classed as the fastest local driver to drive on foreign circuits is of the view that forming a racing team is sure to bring in good results for the sport on the long run.

The main objective of this team is give an opportunity for our hero to give the support needed to bring in more laurel to mother Lanka while promoting and encouraging motor racing in Sri Lanka.

Dilantha has been a regular competitor in the Asia’s prestigious events like the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA), Aston Martin Asia Cup and the Malaysian Super Series..

With the formation of the Speed Sri Lanka Racing team Dilantha is highly confident that the International Motor Sport will get a step closer to the common man here.

The Speed Sri Lanka Racing team sponsors have also made arrangements to televise all these events for the benefit of the local motor racing fans in Sri Lanka weekly through Sirasa Sport 1st commencing March 29th.

This year too Dilantha looks forward to compete in all three major events mentioned above to bring honour and prestige along with the Speed Sri Lanka Team..

Dilantha who is well renowned and highly respected on the international circuit now commenced his motor racing career as a rider at the age of 18.

Though his parents specially the father he took a firm stance to move on to the track with determination and courage.

From ther eonwards ther was no stopping he continued winning in the local circuit in a few years move to car events while racing onm bikes.

Dilantha never received the local acclaim for his achievements on international circuits but he is confident of himself and says that he is determined to make hattrick this season..The season gets off mark this week end with the Region’s Premier Sports Car Series, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA), which is poised to unleash its strongest field.

Eighteen exceptional sports car drivers from across Asia, the Pacific and Europe, all driving identical 2008-spec, Michelin-shod Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, will take to the Sepang International Circuit Malaysia for the first two races of the 11-round season.

Dilantha with the support from Speed Sri Lanka is rearing to get behind the wheels and start off the season as shown by his performance during the testing weekend where he has improved greatly on his previous timing.

Checkout PCCA round 1 and 2 on Sirisa/Channel 1 at 2.30pm and 5.30pm respectively and prepare yourself for a thrilling season which starts on March 29 March 2008.