Digital Motor sports is becoming popular in Sri Lanka says Sheran Cooke-by Priyan de Silva

Sheran Cooke

Sheran Cooke

Sheran Cooke an avid motor sports enthusiast said that Digital Motor sports in Sri Lanka was gaining popularity daily. Cooke said that the Digital motor sports campaign in Sri Lanka was launched by Ceylon Motor sport Club which introduced the ‘Speed Runs’ the ultimate simulator challenge to create more enthusiasm.Armed with 10 state of the art play-seats, the CMSC embarked on a six month adventure around Sri Lanka to educate and encourage the youth about e-motor sports. E-racing events were held in Colombo and Matara while the rest of the venues had to be called off due to the onset of pandemic. The finals took place at the Shangri-La Mall in Colombo.

He said that the lockdown restrictions increased the online gaming presence creating an unique opportunity for the CMSC to launch the “Race from home” campaign. Players and racing enthusiasts were able to compete in a 10 round championship from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

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Cooke said that Virtual Racing was recognized by the IOC and the world governing body (FIA) for motorsports as an Olympic Sport early this year and pointed out that Digital motorsports has been gaining popularity rapidly amongst youth around the world as online international racing events are watched by millions of viewers.

The advancement of technology has assisted in creating not only high tech visuals and virtual race tracks but also progressed into creating the ultimate racing experience safely with race simulators known as ‘play seats’ that give the driver the feeling of every turn and bump on the track sans injuries.

In recognition of Sri Lanka’s contribution towards the Digital motor sports industry and its progress Cooke said that CMSC’s President Niroshan Pereira was elected as the Vice President of the World Digital Motor sports Council.