Australians in motocross race

JAKARTA (JP): Australia's world-beating teenager Chad Reed and compatriot Craig Anderson will be making another trip to the international motocross championships in Banda Aceh on Saturday.

The overseas riders are expected to pit their skills against 23 national leading crossers, including Jhony Pranata, the Tanujaya brothers of Frans and Pieter, and Satya Sunarso, at the race which will also serve as the fourth leg of the national motocross championships series.

No less than 150 racers have confirmed their participation in the two-day event, to be held at Malahayati Krueng Raya circuit in the capital of the country's westernmost province. Organizers announced yesterday that track and race preparations are now underway. (amd)