One of Sri Lanka’s renowned motor racing spectacles, the Walawa Supercross, is set to make its high-octane return on 13 July, following a five-year break.
The forthcoming event is organised by the Southern Motor Sports Club in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) and the Sri Lanka Army Motor Sports Committee.
The 2025 edition marks the 10th time this popular event will happen. The Supercross first began 14 years ago to raise funds for the welfare of disabled war heroes and their families.
Over the years, it has become a key fixture in Sri Lanka’s motor sport calendar, attracting top drivers, riders, and countless fans.
The race will be detained at the Udawalawe gravel track, a scenic venue where spectators can watch the entire race without missing any action.
The car track is 1,300 metres long, while the motorcycle track measures 1,200 metres. Both tracks are 30 metres wide with five thrilling bends.
Over 50,000 spectators are anticipated to witness this year’s edition, and the event will be broadcast live on Channel Eye.
The trial runs took place on Saturday (5) and Sunday (6) for cars and for the first time, cash prizes will be given to winners.
This year’s Supercross will have 12 car races in categories like SLGT, SLH, SLE, SLN, and Diesel, along with nine motorbike events including Motocross and junior events for young riders, and over 200 entries.
To safeguard the safety of all, organisers have introduced stronger spectator barricades, fully enclosed marshal points, and advanced warning systems for both participants and fans.
Southern Motor Sports Club President Nuwan Samarawikrama said the event is not just about racing but also about bringing spectators together and creating chances for young talent.
The list of races for Walawe Supercross 2025 is as follows:
Motorbike categories
Group M: 1 ATV 250cc, 2 Standard/Modified motorcycles (125cc 2T, Over 175cc up to 250cc 4T), 3 Standard/Modified motorcycles (over 100cc up to 125cc 2T)
Group MX Racing Motocross bikes: 4 Motocross bikes (100cc–125cc 2T & 175cc–250cc 4T) (Race 1 & 2), 5 Racing Motocross bikes (over 100cc up to 125cc 2T), 6 Racing motorcycles (50cc, age 5-9 years), 7 Racing motorcycles (65cc–85cc 2T & 110cc 4T, age 9–12), 8 Racing motorcycles (79cc–85cc 2T & 100cc–150cc 4T, under 15), 9 Super Motor motorcycles (Group SM) up to 500cc 2T & 750cc 4T (Race 1 & 2)
Motor car categories: SLH Cars up to 1600cc – One Make, SLA cars up to 1050cc, SLE cars up to 1000cc – One Make Nissan March, SLE cars up to 1300cc – Ford Laser/Mazda 323, SLGT cars up to 3500cc (Race 1 & 2), SLH cars up to 1275cc – One Make Mini, SLH cars up to 1300cc – One Make Nissan March, SLH cars up to 2000cc – One Make Subaru Legacy, SLN cars up to 1300cc – Ford Laser/Mazda 323, SLN cars up to 1500cc – Ford Laser/Mazda 323, SLN cars up to 3500cc – B license only, Trucks & Jeeps Diesel Class up to 5500cc
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