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Exide Racing Brand Ambassador Ashan Silva
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Exide Racing Brand Ambassador Jacques Gunawardena
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RoadX Racing Brand Ambassador Chamodh Samarakoon
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Powering one of Sri Lanka’s most electrifying motorsport events of the year, Exide was the partner of the Gunner Supercross 2025. Held in October at the Sri Lanka Army Base, Minneriya, the race brought together speed, skill and adrenaline coupled with high-octane action for all race enthusiasts. Organised by the Sri Lanka Automobile Sports Drivers Association (SLADA) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Army Artillery Division, the Gunner Supercross featured a line-up of renowned motorbike riders as well as car and truck drivers who battled it out across 11 categories, thrilling motorsports fans across the country.
Exide Racing Brand Ambassadors dominated the spotlight in their respective categories yet again. Champion driver, Ashan Silva blazed through the track winning the SLGT – 3500cc main event and earning the Best Driver of the Meet title. Motocross prodigy, Jacques Gunawardena showcased his unmatched skill and control, claiming victory in the Group MX – Bikes 100CC–125CC (2T) and 175CC–250CC (4T) categories, securing the coveted Best Rider of the Meet award.
The action continued with RoadX Racing Brand Ambassador, Chamod Samarakoon bringing the crowd to its feet with a spectacular win in the T&G Diesel Trucks Category, powered by RoadX Radial Tires, ranked as the tenth largest tire manufacturer in the world, proudly marketed in Sri Lanka by Browns and trusted across 180 countries.
Brown & Company PLC Cluster Chief Operating Officer – Automotive and Hardware Ajith de Silva said, “We are proud to be part of such a prestigious event in Sri Lanka’s motorsport calendar. Both Exide and RoadX are brands built on power, endurance, and trust; qualities that define champions. These partnerships go beyond sponsorship, they represent our commitment to driving motorsports forward in Sri Lanka.”
From the sound of the roaring engines to the cheers of the crowds, the Gunner Supercross 2025 was a celebration of speed, endurance and sportsmanship. Under the 150-year legacy of the Browns Group and over 100 years of Exide in Sri Lanka, the brand remains committed to fuelling motorsport dreams, empowering budding champions and driving the nation’s racing spirit to new horizons
