Sri Lanka’s young racing sensation, Tanasha Raddella, has etched her name into the history books with a breakthrough victory at the third round of the IAME Sri Lanka Series in Bandaragama — becoming the first female driver to win a round of the championship.
At just nine years old...
Tanasha has already established herself as one of Sri Lanka’s youngest female international kart racers. Her latest achievement is another defining moment in a journey built on talent, determination and an unwavering desire to compete at the highest level.
Behind every milestone is a team that believes in her potential. Mobil, Yokohama, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Auto Miraj and Pitpass have played an important role in supporting Tanasha’s development, helping her pursue opportunities both at home and across the region. Their commitment goes beyond motorsport, reflecting a shared belief in youth development, equal opportunity and the importance of giving young Sri Lankan talent the platform to grow.
Tanasha’s racing journey now extends well beyond Sri Lanka. Alongside competing in the IAME Sri Lanka Championship, she is taking on the Malaysian Karting Championship and the IAME Malaysia Championship. From August, she will step onto the grid for the IAME Asia Championship, facing some of the strongest young karting talents from across the region.
For Tanasha, every race is about more than lap times and podiums. She is challenging the idea that motorsport belongs to one gender and proving that determination, skill and ambition have no boundaries. Her progress is opening eyes, changing perceptions and showing young girls across Sri Lanka that they too can find their place behind the wheel.
International karting comes with considerable demands, from training and equipment to travel and competition costs. Continued sponsorship therefore becomes a crucial part of turning potential into opportunity. With the support of her partners, Tanasha can continue competing across some of Asia’s most competitive circuits while proudly representing Sri Lanka on the international stage.
Her Bandaragama victory is not simply another trophy. It is a statement of what is possible when talent meets opportunity — and when a young competitor has the courage to challenge the limits placed before her.
As Tanasha continues to race, her journey is becoming an inspiration for a new generation of Sri Lankan girls. One race at a time, she is showing that dreams once considered out of reach can become reality with passion, perseverance and the right people behind you.
