Fifty drivers in slalom test

JAKARTA (JP): About 50 drivers will compete in the third leg of the Gudang Garam Slalom Test race, to be held in the parking lot of Sentul racetrack near Bogor on April 18.

Organizer Didi Hardianto said on Monday only junior racers and newcomers were allowed to compete in the one-day slalom test. Included in the event is a free-for-all, as well as races for sedans, jeeps, Timor cars and Volkswagens.

"We want to give the opportunity to those who have never competed in a slalom test race. We also will allow women to compete in the races," Didi said.

The first and second legs of the Slalom Test were held in Bali and Lampung. The fourth and fifth legs will be in Malang and Yogyakarta.

He said a gift package worth Rp 150,000 would be given to those who register and pay a Rp 150,000 entry fee for the event.

Those who are interested may register at Waroeng Sirkuit, Jl. Minangkabau 56, Manggarai. (lnt)