McLarens Group champions Girls on Track 2025
View(s):In a powerful celebration of leadership, courage, and empowerment, the ‘Girls on Track’ Inter-School Motorsports Competition, organised by the Student Council of Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE), took place at the Nawam Mawatha public car park last Saturday from 7:30am to 2:30pm. This dynamic event was designed to inspire young girls to break barriers, discover their strengths, and lead with confidence through a series of engaging challenges.
At the heart of this initiative was McLarens Group, proudly stepping forward as the main sponsor of the event. With its flagship brands Mobil and 3M, McLarens Group brings not only industry excellence but also a deep commitment to fostering inclusive opportunities for the next generation.
Speaking on the occasion, Shehara de Silva, the Group Managing Director of McLarens Group, shared her personal journey in motorsports—a story of resilience, passion, and balance. As a businesswoman and mother, de Silva emphasised the importance of creating platforms where young women can explore unconventional paths and thrive.
From left: Charthri Wijenayake (PCHE, Head of Operations and Marketing), Yasaara Kaluaratchi (PCHE, Co-Founder and Director of Academics), Somesh Perera (PCHE, Managing Director and Founder), Shehara de Silva (Group Managing Director, McLarens Group), Chaminda Gunarathne (Joint Managing Director, McLarens Lubricants Limited) and Dilan Seneviratne (Chief Executive Officer/Director, McLarens-3M)
“Motorsports taught me discipline, courage, and the value of pushing boundaries. Supporting Girls on Track is our way of encouraging young girls to embrace challenges and lead fearlessly,” she said.
Mobil, a global leader in advanced engine oils, and 3M, renowned for its innovation across automotive, construction, industrial and consumer solutions, are both aligned with the event’s mission to promote excellence, performance, and empowerment. Their presence at ‘Girls on Track’ reflects McLarens Group’s broader vision of driving progress—not just in business, but in society.
As the engines revved with excitement, ‘Girls on Track’ 2025 turned out to be more than just a competition, but a movement, and with McLarens Group leading the charge, the future looks bright for every young girl ready to take the wheel.
