Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb at Browns Hill, Matara

The hilly slopes of Browns Hill, Matara will be deafened by the incessant cry of motor vehicles on February 26 with the flagging off of the 21st annual “Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb”. The Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb is an annual motor sports event conducted by the Southern Motor Sports Club (SMSC), which takes place at Browns Hill, Matara, a picturesque small hill, in the midst of salubrious coastal environment of the South. The track lies in the pathway to the residence of the District Secretary (GA) of Matara, a 700-meter long track of winding stretches of narrow tar mac.

 

The Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb track is a unique track, with four extremely tricky and challenging corners; the Single Tree Corner, Southern Corner, Residency Corner and Tower Corner, which the conquering requires high driving skills and perfect man-machine combination. This is the very reason for all well-known drivers in the country taking part in this event amidst a large number of spectators every year. 

This year’s event will have a practice day on February 25 and the following day main event will consist of 10 motor cycle and 24 motor car events. Scrutinizing of competition vehicles will commence at 7.30 a.m.The races will start at 9.00 a.m. and the price giving will be held at the Pearl Cliff Hotel, Browns Hill, Matara at 4.00 p.m

 

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