FIM to inspect Jatinangor circuit<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The International Motor Federation's (FIM) top
\nofficial will inspect West Java's Jatinangor circuit which will
\nhost the World 250cc Motor Cross Championships' 12th leg in
\nAugust.<\/p>\n
The Indonesian Motor Federation's (IMI) chairman, Bob R. E.
\nNasution, said Thursday that Tony Skilington would inspect the
\ncircuit next month.<\/p>\n
\"This is an honor for us to have a visit to the circuit from
\nthe FIM's top official,\" Bob said.<\/p>\n
Indonesia was given the championship leg after successfully
\norganizing the 125cc championships in Yogyakarta for the last
\nthree years.<\/p>\n
The state minister for youth and sports affairs, Hayono Isman,
\nwill open the race.<\/p>\n
Several other dignitaries like President Soeharto's son,
\nHutomo Mandala Putra, and West Java's governor will also attend.<\/p>\n
ANteve will broadcast the two-day championships on Aug. 2 and
\nAug. 3.<\/p>\n
State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom will supply 28
\nphone lines for the organizers and participants.<\/p>\n
Preparations are still underway at the circuit and organizer
\nHelmy Sungkar hopes everything will be finished by May 20.<\/p>\n
\"We want to make the circuit as exclusive as possible. All
\nexpenses for the circuit's construction are being borne by the
\nIMI,\" Helmy said.<\/p>\n
The 1,850-meter circuit is in a valley with its sloping tracks
\nat the Jatinangor regency near Bandung.<\/p>\n
The organizers are planning to build a semipermanent wood
\nbridge for VIP spectators and as a tribune.<\/p>\n
World class riders from 15 countries, including the United
\nStates, Italy, England, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, New
\nZealand, Japan and Australia, will compete.<\/p>\n
Foreign competitors are expected to arrive in Indonesia a week
\nbefore the championship to get a feel for the track.<\/p>\n
Among the top riders will be Belgium's Everts Steven, the
\nworld's leading 250cc rider.<\/p>\n
Steven on his Honda, has garnered 130 points in the world
\nstandings after four rounds.<\/p>\n
He is trailed by countryman Bervoets Marnicq on 110 points.<\/p>\n
Sebastian Tortelli, the 1996 125cc world champion who has
\nmoved to the 250cc division, is third with 97 points.<\/p>\n
Apart from the 250cc division, the organizer plans to hold
\nraces for the 125cc and 80cc motorcycles.<\/p>\n
\"We are planning to have both national and foreign riders take
\npart in the two classes. We are seeking permission from both the
\nFIM and IMI for the two races,\" Helmy said. (lnt)<\/p>",
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