The journey on Yamaha standard motor bike took three days to complete and after the duo succeeded with their record breaking feat they were welcomed by William Fernando who was the Mayor of Nuwara Eliya. Ranjith bringing back nostalgic memories of the past said that his first major motor racing event was in 1972 in Kandy after taking part in a Katukurunda race meet in a Lambretta Vega 75cc scooter event. Added to that all expenses incurred for motor racing events was borne by Brian which made him much easier. This followed by his sponsor bringing down more powerful bikes for Ranjith to pair with prolific rider U.D. Ranjith underwent a nasty experience in the Nuwara Eliya road races in 1979 as his bike went crashing, hitting a power pole during the official practice day but he managed to escape with only a few bruises.

Source: Sunday Times June 10, 2018 23:15 UTC