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Racing In Sri Lanka, Katukurunda (2026)

06/04/2026

Even with the postponement, our SL-A Mini class dominator, Ajith Keerthi who holds records at Eliyakanda and Kotmale, couldn’t resist making a trip up the hills to visit the tracks. We’re sure he was eager to add a few more records in Nuwara Eliya, but unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned this time. Ajith, we hope you enjoyed your trip to the hills and the cool weather away from the scorching heat across the rest of the country.

The two iconic hill climbs in the beautiful hills of Nuwara Eliya, Mahagasthota and Single Tree were unfortunately postponed due to the current global situation affecting Sri Lanka, particularly fuel restrictions. The events were originally scheduled for April 4–5 (Mahagasthota) and April 5–6 (Single Tree).

We remain hopeful that Ceylon Motor Sports Club and SLARDAR will soon be able to reschedule and successfully organize these much-anticipated events once the situation improves.

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03/04/2026

𝗦𝗕𝗠 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗥𝟭 🇹🇭
Chenuka Caldera 🇱🇰 secured 2nd place in the championship standings after Round 1, following an impressive performance at the SBM Track & Trophy 2026 held from 27th to 29th March at Bira Circuit. Competing in the highly competitive Super Sport 500cc - Class C category, he rode a Yamaha R3 against a grid of 11 riders, many with greater experience, higher engine capacities, and more track time at Bira.

During qualifying, riders aim to set their fastest lap times to determine their starting positions for the main race. Bonus points are awarded based on qualifying performance. However, these points do not influence PARC FERMÉ results or race-day rankings at that circuit. Instead, they are added solely to the overall championship standings.

Accordingly, Chenuka maintained a strong position by earning 3 points during qualifying and 15 points in the race, bringing his total for the round to 18 points and boosting his place in the championship standings.

To further elevate the competition, it has been announced that the final round of the series will feature a points multiplier (×2). This is expected to intensify the contest and introduce greater variability in the overall championship outcome.

It is yet to be confirmed whether Chenuka will compete in all three rounds of the SBM Track & Trophy 2026 series. The second round is scheduled for 3rd to 5th July, with the final round from 6th to 8th November. We remain hopeful of seeing him represent Sri Lanka throughout the championship and continue delivering strong performances.

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02/04/2026

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29/03/2026

𝗦𝗕𝗠 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗥𝟭 🇹🇭
Chenuka Caldera 🇱🇰 secured the 2nd runner-up at Bira Circuit, delivering an outstanding performance at the SBM Track & Trophy 2026 - Round 1 held from 27th to 29th March. Competing in the highly competitive Super Sport 500cc - Class C category, Chenuka rode a Yamaha R3 against a grid of 11 riders, many with greater experience, higher engine displacements and more track time at Bira.

In the qualifying session on 28th March, Chenuka demonstrated immediate pace and control, securing P3 with a lap time of 1:19.450, just 0.721 seconds off pole position. This strong qualifying result highlighted an impressive ability to quickly learn and adapt, especially considering it was his first time racing at this circuit.

During the race, Chenuka showed consistency, race intelligence, and confidence under pressure, ultimately finishing on the podium as the 2nd runner-up. He further improved his performance by setting a personal fastest lap time of 1:18.625, a clear indication of his growing comfort and speed on the track.

What makes this achievement particularly remarkable is that this was Chenuka’s debut at Bira Circuit, where he managed to adapt to the layout within just three days. Additionally, he stands out as one of the few riders competing in a category above 250cc outside Sri Lanka, making his podium finish even more significant.

It is yet to be confirmed whether Chenuka will compete in the full SBM Track & Trophy 2026 series, which consists of three race rounds. The second round is scheduled to take place from 3rd to 5th July, followed by the final round from 6th to 8th November. We remain hopeful of seeing Chenuka represent Sri Lanka across the entire championship, as we are confident in his ability to deliver strong and promising results.

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24/03/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝟯 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 : 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship calendar was impacted by a combination of planned updates and unexpected global events.

One of the key scheduled changes came from Formula One. A new street circuit in Madrid was added to the F1 calendar, replacing Imola, and as a support series, F3 followed suit. This led to a reshuffling of the European rounds and a new season finale in Spain.

However, the more significant disruption came from the cancellation of the Bahrain round. Due to escalating tensions linked to the Iran–Israel conflict escalation (2026), the FIA removed Bahrain from the calendar on safety grounds. This decision affected all support series, including F3.

As a result, the in-season test scheduled for March 25th - 27th at the Bahrain International Circuit was also cancelled. The test was intended to give teams and drivers valuable additional running early in the season, but it became unfeasible due to the same security and logistical concerns.

In summary, while some calendar changes were planned as part of F1’s evolution, the cancellation of Bahrain and the associated test was driven by safety considerations, leaving teams with reduced track time in 2026.

The revised 2026 calendar is as follows:
Round 1: 6–8 March - Albert Park Circuit 🇦🇺
Round 2: 4–7 June - Circuit de Monaco 🇲🇨
Round 3: 12–14 June - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya 🇪🇸
Round 4: 26–28 June - Red Bull Ring 🇦🇹
Round 5: 3–5 July - Silverstone Circuit 🇬🇧
Round 6: 17–19 July - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 🇧🇪
Round 7: 24–26 July - Hungaroring 🇭🇺
Round 8: 4–6 September - Monza Circuit 🇮🇹
Round 9: 11–13 September - Madring (Madrid Street Circuit) 🇪🇸

However, we hope global tensions ease and peace spreads across the world, allowing time for healing. We also look forward to seeing Sri Lanka’s Yevan David take on the remaining nine rounds with confidence and deliver strong results.

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17/03/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
Veteran racing driver Ajith Keerthi, well known for his relentless pursuit of class records at hill climbs around the country, achieved a special milestone at Kotmale this year by setting his first class record at Kotmale.

Ajith reset the Group SL-A Modified Cars - up to 1050cc class record by 1.358 seconds, setting a new mark of 56.690 seconds. The previous record of 58.048 seconds was set by Namal Silva in 2021.

Ajith also competed in the Group SL-H Cars Mini – One Make – up to 1275cc class, where he secured the win with an impressive 59.800 second run.

Organised & conducted by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club in conjunction with the Senkadagala Motorsports Club.

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17/03/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
Imesh Pathum reset the Super Sport 600cc class record by an impressive 1.254 seconds, setting a new benchmark of 58.510 seconds. Riding a Honda CBR 600cc, he achieved the record on his very first run up the hill, it was also his first time at Kotmale.

The previous record in the class was held by Dinesh Sudara, who set a time of 59.761 seconds back in 2021.

Organised & conducted by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club in conjunction with the Senkadagala Motorsports Club.

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17/03/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
Rajith Uluwita challenged his own class record from 2021 in the Group SL-N Ford Laser/Mazda Cars up to 1500cc category. Having previously set the benchmark at 59.677 seconds, Rajith went even quicker this year, improving the record by 0.337 seconds to set a new class record of 59.340 seconds.

Organized & conducted by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club in conjunction with the Senkadagala Motorsports Club.

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17/03/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
An incident you don’t get to see every day unfolded on the 15th of March at Kotmale. Thushan and Anuradha, competing in the Group SL-N Ford Laser/Mazda Cars up to 1500cc category, recorded identical run times of 1:00.020 minutes. Anuradha set the time in his first run, while Thushan matched it in his second run, making it a truly remarkable moment in the competition.

Meanwhile, Rajith Uluwita secured the win with a blistering 59.340-second run. With their identical timings, Thushan and Anuradha shared the podium as 1st Runner-Up, while Asitha Kumara completed the podium as the 2nd Runner-Up.

Organized & conducted by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club in conjunction with the Senkadagala Motorsports Club.

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16/03/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
A well-deserved honour for Prageeth Pravinda at the Kotmale Hill Climb, as he secured victories in two events and clocked the fastest time to claim the title of “Fastest Driver” on 15 March.

Prageeth recorded the fastest run in the Group SL–H Cars up to 1600cc category with a time of 53.730 seconds. He also claimed victory in the Group SL–N Ford Laser/Mazda Cars up to 1300cc category with a run time of 1:00.160.

However, the overall track record for motorcars, set by Dilan Seneviratne in 2024 with a time of 47.463 seconds, remains unchanged.

Organized & conducted by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club in conjunction with the Senkadagala Motorsports Club.

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16/03/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
A great weekend came to a memorable close for racing rider Amal Wijeshinghe, who was honored as the “Fastest Rider” at the Kotmale Hill Climb on 15 March, clocking an impressive 58.470 seconds.

This marks the first time Amal has secured the Fastest Rider title, and it is also the first time the “Sport Touring 700cc” class has claimed this honour in history.

However, the overall motorcycle track record set by Isuru Maduranga in 2021, with a time of 51.268 seconds, still remains unbeaten.

Organized & conducted by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club in conjunction with the Senkadagala Motorsports Club.

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