Exide drives champions to victory at Walawa Supercross 2025

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Jacques Gunawardena (left) and Ashan Silva celebrate their Walawa Supercross 2025 victories as Best Driver and Best Rider

Exide, the leader in automotive batteries in Sri Lanka, was yet again one of the proud sponsors of the renowned Walawa Supercross 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. Organised by the Southern Motor Sports Club in association with the Sri Lanka Army Motor Sports Committee, the much-anticipated event took place at the Craftsman Autodrome in Sevanagala, Udawalawe, recently.

This year’s Supercross featured 12 car race categories; SLGT, SLH, SLE, SLN and Diesel, along with nine motorbike events including Motocross and junior events for young riders with over 150 entries.

Exide Racing Co-Brand Ambassadors, SLGT Champion Ashan Silva and Motocross Champion Jacques Gunawardena, dominated their respective races, winning the SLGT 3500CC event and the Group MX-Bikes 100CC–125CC (2T) and 175CC–250CC (4T) categories, and were awarded titles of Best Driver and Best Rider.

Commenting on Exide’s role at the event, Brown & Company Chief Operating Officer – Automotive and Hardware Cluster Ajith De Silva stated, “As the number one automotive battery brand in Sri Lanka, Exide has earned the trust of generations for over 100 years. Our legacy of performance, reliability and innovation has made us the market leader in powering vehicles across the nation. As a dynamic brand focused on future mobility and evolving customer needs, we are proud to support high-octane events like the Walawa Supercross. Sponsoring such prestigious racing events reflects our commitment to excellence and our passion for empowering performance, both on and off the track.”

Its continued partnership with the Walawa Supercross 2025 illustrates Exide’s commitment to fostering local talent while advancing Sri Lanka’s growing motorsports industry. The racing event is additionally a local charity-driven initiative, with proceeds directed towards military welfare and community development projects. Browns, as a long-standing corporate brand with a 150-year legacy and with 101 years of Exide in the country, Browns’ Exide remains dedicated to delivering value across all its stakeholders, with many exciting initiatives such as this in the future.