About the FWDC
We introduce ourselves as group of individuals,
who are 4 wheel drive enthusiasts, come together as a club, with a goal of establishing responsible foundation for 4 wheel Drive Vehicles for Recreation use in Sri Lanka. With the formation of this association we hope to provide a platform and a mechanism to consolidate this wealth of information and make 4 wheel Driving a form of responsible recreation, whilst fostering good will among its members and enriching experiences in the company of individuals with similar interest. We also hope to provide a singular point of access to these unique like-minded individuals and groups to have affiliations with other 4x4 offroading associations around the globe to share knowledge and experiences.
Objectives of the Four Wheel Drive Club
- To educate and improve 4x4 driving skills, to discover new destinations. Become responsible 4x4 drivers.
- To organize and promote 4x4 meets and rallies, either on its own or in collaboration with other motor sports clubs.
- To pool technical knowledge and expertise to assist members in the repairs to their vehicles.
- To compile a directory of 4x4 Vehicles in Sri Lanka.
- To assist members in obtaining spares locally or from abroad.
- To affiliate with 4x4 Clubs of other countries.
- To maintain a reference library.
- To assist enthusiasts to import 4x4 Vehicles.
Taprobana Challenge 2009 - Action Pics from Day 1-3
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Some Pictures taken by our cameramen...Puttlam/Eluwamkulam/Kala Oya
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Sri Lanka’s best chances in the 2009 Rain Forest Challenge...
2009-11-19
Sri Lanka’s best chances in the 2009 Rain Forest Challenge...
The Four Wheel Drive Club (FWDC) – Sri Lanka Championship Program has given the best three teams in Sri Lanka to emerge to represent the National Flag at the International 4x4 event of the year – “The Rain Forest Challenge” (RFC) in Johor, Malaysia this December.
Local Press met up with “Team Sri Lanka” before they loaded their extreme machines in the container to Port Klang, at McLarence container yard in Wattala.
The Lankan Onslaught for Global 4x4 Supremacy
2009-11-11The Lankan Onslaught for Global 4x4 Supremacy
The recently concluded “Taprobana 4x4 Challenge 2009” was the second leg of the Four Wheel Drive Club (FWDC) – Sri Lanka Championship program initiated by Rain Forest Challenge (RFC) Chief Luis J.A. Wee where he offered a free entry for the first place, 50 percent off the second place and 25 percent off for the third. The program was headed by 2008 RFC Sri Lanka Team, Sean Hameed & Rushiran Silva. The duo that finished 11th overall in the 2008 event and being mostly in the organising quarters of 4x4 events locally are confident that Sri Lanka has the potential to be in the top in the international 4x4 arena.
Mission Accomplished - Taprobana 4x4 Challenge 2009
2009-11-07Indika & Naveen wins Taprobana 4x4 Challenge 2009 & qualifies to represent Sri Lanka at RFC 2009
Veteran 4x4 Driver Indika Sanjaya & his Co-Driver Naveen Marapana fought their way up the championship ladder by comprehensively winning the “Taprobana 4x4 Challenge 2009” held in the Puttalam District from 28th October to 1st November. This duo now qualifies to represent Sri Lanka as Champion 4x4 Driver & Co – Driver in one of the most challenging annual International 4x4 events, Rain Forest Challenge (RFC) of Malaysia in Johor during this December. The Four Wheel Drive Club – Sri Lanka (FWDC) who organised the championship event will extend their full sponsorship to this year’s Champions covering all the costs including entry fees to RFC, return air tickets for the team, cost of vehicle transportation to Malaysia etc.