Grand Civic Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Reliable informations said Colombo road races are to be take place on last week end of August this year. Await for more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Grand Civic said: Reliable informations said Colombo road races are to be take place on last week end of August this year. Await for more details good news! pardon my ignorance but did we have "colombo road races" before????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I hope they think about the safety aspect of it very thoroughly so it doesn't lead to another tragedy like N'Eliya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pericles Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Ripper said: good news! pardon my ignorance but did we have "colombo road races" before????? Of course. It was called drags More seriously, things like the E! street dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Pericles said: Of course. It was called drags More seriously, things like the E! street dash? ahhhh! like that.... i was thinking more like the N.Eliya road races... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pericles Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Ripper said: ahhhh! like that.... i was thinking more like the N.Eliya road races... Might have. But you'll need ask someone older. I can think of a certain historical motoring enthusiast ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Pericles said: Might have. But you'll need ask someone older. I can think of a certain historical motoring enthusiast ........ errrr...NOOOOOO! if it's the troll...i'd rather not know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameez Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Ripper said: errrr...NOOOOOO! if it's the troll...i'd rather not know and the venue would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GihanFX Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Ripper said: i was thinking more like the N.Eliya road races... as i heard it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzo Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 plan is to have a full fledged mass start race.... it will be in the independance square/royal college areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 fuzzo said: plan is to have a full fledged mass start race.... it will be in the independance square/royal college areas. isn't that a recipe for disaster? scary considering how aggressive we all are driving, imagine us racing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzo Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 hopefully the organizers would cordon off areas for spectators and put in all the necessary barriers/tire walls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 fuzzo said: hopefully the organizers would cordon off areas for spectators and put in all the necessary barriers/tire walls Not like the Kurunegala blunder I hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanX Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Bugatti said: Not like the Kurunegala blunder I hope... Hah hah was wondering the same. But is this a drag event or a normal road race event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Civic Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 This is going to be a mass start road race and not a drag race. Event to be organized by MRA & CMSC together with Tharuyata hetak. Race track would be starting near Cinnomon Garden Police station towards royal college swimming pool, turn left with the bloomfield grond and again turn towards hockey turf ( which will be a no overtaking zone ) upto independence drive then again towards cinnomon garden police station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvi Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Pericles said: Might have. But you'll need ask someone older. I can think of a certain historical motoring enthusiast ........ Sir, For last Sixty years we did not have any motor Racing in Colombo to my Knowledge we had Cycle races from Early 1950 around Viharamadevi park and Annul event of Lake house conducted Cycle race first was to down south later extended for three days starting and ending up in front of Lake house. Reliability trials and Old crock rally was started from Colombo. Reliability trials took two days go round all bad and good roads Estate superintendents was entrusted to to look after the party's who took part this was a Annual event I some time back requested information on this forum about same but without any response. First Old crock Rally was sponsored by Tucker's Autodrome Union place if my memory is correct that bended up at Mt Lavinia hotel. I don't think Colombo City traffic Police will allow to have a Automobile racing in Colombo. Unless we build a racing tract within 5 miles out of Colombo so that all motor racing people can have very often motor racers that will be a good money earning venture. Like good old days every Saturday we had Horse racing in race Course Colombo 00700 and that was a Fashion show with competitions for ladies. all that was ended with 1960. Wijesinghe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) Ok... then.... let's just get a couple of race horse and super charge them n put and Old Crock on it...??!! :lol: Edited June 1, 2010 by Bugatti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pericles Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Grand Civic said: This is going to be a mass start road race and not a drag race. Event to be organized by MRA & CMSC together with Tharuyata hetak. Race track would be starting near Cinnomon Garden Police station towards royal college swimming pool, turn left with the bloomfield grond and again turn towards hockey turf ( which will be a no overtaking zone ) upto independence drive then again towards cinnomon garden police station. Very funky. I like, couple of narrow area, like just past the Royal sports complex (good thing its no overtaking) but lots of room to overtake. That tree at the left turn near the swimming pool is a concern. But still, seems like even the supercars will have room to run. Any news on classes? I do sincerely hope that considerable thought is put into media access. I'll even work on getting a few extra media outlets. Since we DO have time, should really look into developing that relationship between the racing clubs and media, and this is a great opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pericles Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 BTW GC, thanks for all the work you do letting us know of races. We'd miss a helluva lot of not for you! I heard Thoppigala was called off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Civic Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Pericles said: BTW GC, thanks for all the work you do letting us know of races. We'd miss a helluva lot of not for you! I heard Thoppigala was called off? Yes Thoppigala taken off and Cavalry Supercross at Kurunegala added to 2010 Racing calander tentatively 11th July 2010. Also heard kukuleganga also not happening this year scheduled on last week of June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Civic Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Decided Race Track for Colombo Road Races and Traffic Plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virensti Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) Grand Civic said: Decided Race Track for Colombo Road Races and Traffic Plan. Wow. Looks bloody brilliant! Any idea about tv coverage? , Entry lists? (All car classes)? and most importantly/shockingly, the cops are cool about this event?? Edited June 8, 2010 by virensti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devinda_Z Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Looks super! Whats that little bit about Drag races?! would have prefered a few more corners - the one way system on a normal Sunday or better yet Poya offers its own thrills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pericles Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Grand Civic said: Decided Race Track for Colombo Road Races and Traffic Plan. Awesome, I see several spots with great potential for pics. And some good speeds too! I'm guessing the pits/marshalling area will be Indi Sq? virensti said: and most importantly/shockingly, the cops are cool about this event?? Two words. Thaarunyata Hetak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devinda_Z Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Pericles said: Awesome, I see several spots with great potential for pics. And some good speeds too! I'm guessing the pits/marshalling area will be Indi Sq? Two words. Thaarunyata Hetak. right & i thought the Tv station was an achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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