CEAT Kotmale Speed Hill Climb in December

After fifteen years arrangements have been finalized for a speed hill climb in Kotmale. The CEAT Kotmale Speed Hill Climb 2021 will be held on December 10, 11, and 12 with the 10th being the practice day. Motorcycle events will be conducted on Dec. 11 followed by the car events on the 12th. The main idea of the organisers is to introduce these events, especially for the youngsters and racing enthusiasts to gain experience. The length of the track is one kilo meter, with nine bends, five in the right and four in the left.

According to the secretary of the Senkadagala Motor Sports Cub, Poorna Dahanayake the most looked forward CEAT Kotmale Speed Hill Climb is becoming a reality due to the great efforts of the Senkadagala Motor Sports Club in conjunction with the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club. This Hill Climb is being revived and a good opportunity for the riders and drivers to show their class. Among the events planned are Club Events – Standard Minis Cars up to 1350CC, Volkswagen Beetles Cars up to 2000CC, S.U.V Vehicles. Nissan March, Mini 7, Modified Cars, Ford Lasers, SLGT up to 3500cc, Formula McLaren’s and Ford Cars, Truck and Jeeps and Motorbike events from 250cc to 1000cc. They have got 150 Motor Cycle Entries and 150 Motor Car Entries. The main sponsors of the event are – CEAT, CO Sponsor – Nippon Paint Lanka and the other sponsors – Dasuni Learners, Wurth Lanka. They have got the green light from the Health Ministry and most of the motorsports lovers are expected to take part. Some of the countries top motor sportsmen and women will be seen in action. This event will see riders and drivers aim for the fastest possible lap time in a one lap shootout style contest. Hillclimbing (also known as hill climbing or speed hill climbing) is a branch of motorsport in which riders and drivers compete against the clock to complete an uphill course. This is one of the oldest forms of motorsport.

The management team of Senkadagala Motor Sports Club, which is a newly formed club with experienced riders and drivers with some motorsports lovers in the hill capital in association with the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club are going all out to make this an interesting one for the participants and fans.

This is going to be the first speed show of the year. All top motor sportsmen will be seen in action. Minister Dilum Amunugama the Patron of the Senkadagala Motor Sports Club will be the chief guest and the guest of honour will be motorsportsmen Dilantha Malagamuwa.

Hill climbing has been part of our motorsport since the early days and many famous drivers and riders have competed on the hills. Cars and Motor Cycles tackle an uphill course one by one, with the quickest time becoming the winner. Competitors are given practice runs before the competition starts, and you’ll get a minimum of two competitive runs, with your best time counting in the final results. The good thing is that if you make a mistake the first time out, you still have a chance of making amends on later runs. The organising committee comprises top motorsports promoters, and they are going all out to make it a memorable event.