Formula cars add colour to Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb

The Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb was conducted on 26 February at Brown’s Hill, Matara for the 20th consecutive year. The Formula Cars up to 1665 cc (modified) and the Formula Ford 1600 cc (Standard) race events were organised and conducted by the Southern Motor Sports Club Matara under the governing body of Single Seater Formula Motor Sports Association (SSFMSA).

The winners of the Formula race events were as follows:

Formula Ford 1600 cc (Standard)

Winner: Dinesh Jayawardana

1st Runner up: Rohan De Silva

2nd Runner up: Chandima Gunarathne

Formula Cars up to 1665 cc (Modified)

Winner: Nadira Jinasena

1st Runner up: Rohan De Silva

It was a significant event and the spectators were thrilled to see the Formula Fords battling it out after the lapse of a few years in Matara. Further it was a very well-organised race meet and most of the well-known racing drivers took part.