Asriel Flash Squad Racing team finished winners in the SpeedBay 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship 2024 that was held for the first time in Sri Lanka at SpeedBay, Bandaragama on October 19.
They finished the 1.004 lap in record-breaking time in impressive performance by team members Ishan Munaweera (team manager and driver), Ryan de Bruin, Shakthi Gunasekara and Thinuka Wijerathne, supported by their pit crew Anura Wijerathna and Lahiru Liyanage.
Spark Racing team by Mega Solar, consisting of Amjadh Ifthikar, Arshardh Ifthikar, Dimal Subasinghe, Jeffrey Saliheen and Avishka Premadasa finished in second place. They were supported by their pit crew Nuwan Jayasinghe and Malinda Perera, managed by Shehan Silva.
The team from S. Thomas’ College, with Kevin Baranage, Rahel Abeyratne, Aadam Junaid, Amitesha Sentitcumaran and Ryan Gunawardana delivering a commendable performance finished in third place clocking the fastest lap time at 40.718 seconds. Their team was managed by Chahel Salih and pit crew consisting of M. Azaad and S. Kumara.
One of the highlights was witnessing Sri Lankan racing legend Dilantha Malagamuwa compete as part of the Totachi Racing team. His wealth of experience in overseas GT Racing was clear to see, with some impressive race craft on display.
The excitement on track continued until the very end when Mach1 Racing and Octane Racing battled it out on track during the final 45 minutes at points with less than a tenth of a second gap between the two karts, marking a thrilling end to the competition.
Twelve teams battled for a spot on the podium, showcasing a talented mix of drivers and team managers. Each team could field up to six drivers, making teamwork and strategy critical.
“Completing a 12-hour endurance race represents a significant milestone for the local motorsport scene. We appreciated the level of preparation demonstrated by the teams and the interest shown by the spectators; their dedication and enthusiasm highlight the potential we have in this sport,” said Eshan Pieris, Chairman – David Pieris Racing & Leisure.
The SpeedBay 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship 2024 was organized and promoted by SpeedBay at Pearl Bay, Bandaragama, in collaboration with the Motor Racing Association and the Ceylon Motor Sports Club. The championship was also sponsored by MRF Tyres, ATLAS Tires and The Recovery Room.
