Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Ace racer Leslie N. D. Silva passed away yesterday. Leslie, is an acclaimed racer who represented the modernised mini car racing event in the early 70s. In 1977 he won the 100-mile race in a 1340 cc mini car at the Motor GP competition.

Leslie is also credited with introducing the mini race event to modernised motor racing events in the 1980s.

Later Leslie joined the motor rally and supported the motor racing organisation until his death. His funeral will take place in Badalgama today.

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