Rotherham Circuit Meet 2015: Team Exide scores two podium finishes

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Team Exide won two awards at the Rotherham Circuit meet held at Katukurunda in October this year. Racers K. Parameshwaran and Tyron Hendawitharana won first places at the Group SL – A Modified Cars mini 7-1000cc and at the Group SL-Hstanded Caress Subaru Legacy 2200cc respectively.

The Rotherham Circuit Meet is one of the most celebrated motor sports events, organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Unit in collaboration with SLADA. Held at the Katukurunda Airstrip, renowned as a premier racing venue, the airstrip attracts large numbers of racing enthusiasts of all ages to witness the adrenaline pumping motor racing event.

Team Exide was part of the thrilling event amongst tough competition with longstanding and well reputed racers and riders in this sporting arena. Some of the best and daring driving skills can be witnessed on this tarmac track.

“We are proud of our team’s exceptional performance and it’s a great achievement for Team Exide. Fully Loaded Exide has always played a key role in many of SLDA’s racing events, with prominent brand representation. This year’s achievement further establishes Exide as a trusted brand name among the public and on the race track,” stated Browns Battery Division Deputy General Manager Ajith De Silva.

The company’s fully equipped motor racing team consisted of the following skilled drivers K. Parameshwaran, Chaminda Weerasuriya, Tyron Hendawitharana, Aravinda Premadasa, Shehan Adhikari and Lahiru Jeewantha.