Now 4x4 champions, the de Silva brothers were off-roading since they were kids


Brothers Satren (left) and Kevan were overjoyed when they emerged champions of Rainforest Trophy 2019, a 4x4 offroading event. Photo: The Star/Muhamad Shahril Rosli

Even before their feet could reach the pedals, brothers Satren and Kevan de Silva were taught the basics of handling a 4WD vehicle by their father, learning about winching and technical driving along the way.

Their father, mechanic Rate de Silva, runs a Land Rover workshop in Kampung Subang, Selangor, which prepares vehicles for jungle expeditions, competitions and daily use.

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