Ceylon Continental Hotel catches night race fever

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The busy streets of Colombo that sleep at night will be invaded by mean machines as Ceylon Continental Hotel becomes the new place to witness the fast and the furious on 17 December. For the first time in Sri Lanka, Colombo’s entertainment seekers will be able to live it up and experience the thrill of night racing.

The races will see both cars and motorbikes line up in different categories on a circuit that is drawn out from Colombo streets. Nine car events and six bike events are on the cards, according to the organisers of the event. The races will be conducted on the streets that will be totally re-laid especially for the event.

The main feature of the event will be the combined race for GT3 and GT4 cars where top international competitors drive featuring exotic racing machines. Sri Lankan fans will get the opportunity of seeing Aston Martins, Porsches, BMWs, Moslers, Lamborghinis and other racing cars competing on home soil. Different races will be held for Minis, Fords, Mazdas and Honda Civics in addition to Super Cars.

This extravagant night full of excitement and entertainment will start at 4 p.m. and the after party will continue till dawn. All Colombo’s speed demons, adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers get your seats, priced at Rs. 5,000, to watch the Colombo night races at the Ceylon Continental Hotel.

Tickets will include a complimentary brew and a delicious spread to fill a hearty appetite. Watch the racers whiz inches away from you, the straight drive and the turn. Get the opportunity to be up close and personal with the display of the race on the large screen.

Enjoy the best view in town and special seating options while you get the party started to music by the band Crossroads and DJ Kapila. In addition, rock the night away to the tunes of the guest of Real Radio, the electronic media sponsor for the event at the Continental Hotel.

To add to all the excitement, the ‘Never Drink and Drive’ Global Corporate Social Responsibility campaign of Diageo International and in association of the Autogrill Lanka – the premier duty free operator at Bandaranaike International Airport’s fantastic F1 promotion – have decided to display the McLaren Mercedes in Colombo. Sri Lankan race car fans will get a rare opportunity to see the car on the premises of the Ceylon Continental Hotel front lawn.

Catch the race car fever, it’s going to be a night like never before; this is entertainment at a whole new level.