KTM brand ambassador Jacques Gunawardena crowned Motocross National Championship 2019

KTM – Sri Lanka brand ambassador Jacques Gunawardena has officially been crowned the Motocross National Championship – 2019 at a gala event held at the Eagle Lakeside at Attidiya this month.

The 20-year-old racer has been in the frontline of championship racing with almost eight wins in his name in the season. 

Claiming the overall championship at NEM Motocross in Nuwara Eliya in April, Jacques took a good start to the 2019 season and he grabbed trophies at almost all subsequent races.  

• Thunder Valley – Kaluaggala: Best rider of the day, Moto1-1st, Moto2-1st, Moto 3-1st
• NEM Racing – Nuwara Eliya: Best rider of the day, Moto1-1st, Moto2-1st, Moto3-1st

Foxhill Supercross: Moto1-3rd

• Commando Supercross – Kudaoya: Best rider of the day, Moto1-2nd, Moto2-1st 
• Vijayaba Supercross – Boyagana: Best local rider of the day, Moto1-4th, Moto2-3rd, Moto3-2nd
• Gajaba Supercross – Anuradhapura: Best rider of the day, Moto1-2nd, Moto2-1st
• Sappers Gympo – Embilipitiya: Best rider of the day, Moto1-1st, Moto2-2nd 
• Gunner Supercross – Minneriya: Best rider of the day, Moto1-4th, Moto2-1st
• Walwe Supercross – Udawalawe: Moto1-1st, Moto2-2nd
• Cavalry Supercross – Kurunegala: Best rider of the day, Moto1-1st, Moto2-1st
• Colombo Supercross – Welisara: Best rider of the day, Moto1-2nd, Moto2-1st

Young racer Jacques labelled his achievements this year, both on and off the track, as ‘the best’ of his career. “It has been the best year I would say of my career I am really proud of what I’ve achieved and there’s huge team behind this success including KTM Sri Lanka team from David Pieris Motor Company. The season as a whole was strong,” he said with a gleaming smile on his face.

“I must thank KTM-Sri Lanka for sponsoring me this season and as always it was the KTM which behind my success. As the most trusted racing brand in the world, KTM has given me an utmost support to fulfil my racing dream,” he added.  

Jacques’s remarkable track record combined with KTM bikes, which are renowned for a rich racing experience giving racers exquisite cutting-edge performance and durability, showcases a strong partnership geared to produce the best performances, endurance and reliability always.

KTM, Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, dominates the off-road segment the world over, and has won every edition of the Dakar Rally since 2009, adding 270 plus world championship titles to their credit. KTM was introduced to Sri Lanka last year by David Pieris Motor Company and seven KTM models including Duke 125, Duke 200, RC 125, RC 200, Duke 250, Duke 390 and RC 390 are now available locally.