Priya Munasinghe

Priya Munasinghe
Priya Munasinghe
Born	September 28, 1941 Colombo
Died	November 29, 2001 Colombo
Cause of death	Medical Negligence
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Education	Ananda College Colombo
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	Motor Racing Champion of Sri Lanka and India
Height	5’ 7”
Weight	155 lb (70 kg)
Title	Secretary of Sri Lanka Association of Motor Sports (SLAMS)

Priya Munasinghe was a Sri Lankan born Motor Racing champion, who dominated the regional Motor Sports scene of Sri Lanka, India and Malaysia from mid 1960s to 1977.

Priya Munasinghe was educated at Ananda College Colombo. Priya excelled in Cricket and Long Distance running (Athletics) at Ananda College Colombo. He held the Public school 110 meter Hurdles Record for 9 years.

Priya Munasinghe functioned as the Secretary of Sri Lanka Association of Motor Sports (which was the governing body for Motor Sports in Sri Lanka at that time) at the time of his death. He was also a past President and Vice President of Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club (SLMCC) and Upcountry Motor Sports Club (UMSC) on several occasions throughout the last 18 years of his life. After retiring from active participation in 1977, he worked in the administration side of Motor Sports. Priya Munasinghe was a founding member of Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders (SLARDAR) in 1983.