So did state minister Arundika Fernando, but state minister Sujeewa Senasinghe was present.

For 36 years, Dilantha has never received state sponsorship at international competitions, although he displays the slogan ‘Visit Sri Lanka’ in his Lamborghini.

This year, Dilatha is due to take part in 2016 GT Asia and Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series.

He made history as the first non-Japanese to compete in Formula Nippon, and has around 150 local and international wins each.

This is what Dilantha has to say about his career:

(pics: Roshan Chaturanga)