Paul Stokell storms opening win<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Experience stoked Australian Paul Stokell's
\nforceful drive to victory in the first race of the Formula
\nBrabham championship at the Sentul circuit yesterday.<\/p>\n
Driving a Reynard 91D, Stokell (left above) completed the 20
\nlaps on the 3.9-kilometer circuit in 28:05.552, ahead of local
\nfavorite Roy Haryanto (left below) who finished more than 29
\nseconds behind.<\/p>\n
Another Australian, Craig Lowndes, came third with a time of
\n28:37.339.<\/p>\n
Stokell, who started from the front grid, also clocked the
\nfastest lap time of 1:22.859 in the 19th lap.<\/p>\n
Despite the loss, Roy stole some thunder from the seasoned
\ndrivers who battled neck-to-neck in yesterday's action packed
\nrace. Bearing the number eight, which represents Indonesia's
\nheroic month of August, Roy never eased up on pressuring his
\nAustralian rival.<\/p>\n
Roy's two teammates, Stanley Irawan and veteran Chandra Alim,
\nwere forced out of the track after 10 laps. Stanley and Chandra
\nwere among the 10 drivers who did not finish.<\/p>\n
The race resumes today, with Stokell expected to complete a
\ndouble to win the opening leg of the Formula Brabham championship
\nseries. (amd)<\/p>",
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