Ceylon Motor Sports Club Members and Friends Autocross in memory of Ranjit Jinasena

The Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC), Sri Lanka’s oldest motorsport club came out once again to refresh the memories of many a stalwart in the sport who knew the great racing legend Ranjit Jinasena through its “Members and Friends Autocross” held at the Jinasena Estate in Katana, Negombo.

Ranjit to his piers, and Uncle Ranjit to many of motorsports enthusiasts, was known to be involved in many a pioneering event, that catered to grassroots level motorsports enjoyed by novice drivers and riders.

Ranjit was the President of the CMSC at the time of his passing, and his fervent wish was to see young drivers take up the sport and experienced drivers represent Sri Lanka overseas.

In keeping with his wishes, the CMSC will soon hold a 1.2km sprint type autocross, with the expectation of reliving the shining moments of the game.

CMSC said in a communiqué that in addition to novice drivers in different classes, competitors will be invited to bring their road going cars and take part in the event.

“An Autocross is where a competitor, drives on a demarcated route, which is within a private Coconut Estate, while the route is outlined by marker tapes.  The Competitor may for his ease have a navigator, which is not compulsory; to help him in his task.  Two runs will be given and the best cumulative time achieved will be classed as the winner. This is not a mass start type of event and each competitor will be timed alone,” CMSC said in its release.

“All proceeds of this event will be in aid of RTJ’s favourite charity, the Deaf and Blind School in Ratmalana where Mrs. Nilanthi Jinasena still officiates as a trustee.

“The President and his Committee wish to invite all well wishes from yesterday who knew RTJ as well as new drivers who wish to have a Sunday out and experience the art of motorsport in your home car, to come and try this event,” it added.