Herry Agung wins national drag race

Herry Agung wins national drag race

JAKARTA (JP): Local racer Herry Agung upset defending champion
Canadian Robert Paul to win on Sunday the fourth leg of the
national drag race at the Sentul circuit, near Bogor.

Driving a Nissan Fair Lady, Herry, of the Firna racing team,
won the free-for-all category in 10:433 seconds. Teammate Wie Wie
Rianto was in second place with 10:467, and Paul of the Star Mild
team was in third, clocking 11:131.

With the victory, Herry collected 65 points and claimed the
former position of Paul, who recorded 64 points. Wie Wie was
third with 59 points.

Paul blamed his poor performance on engine trouble in his
Holden Torana.

"I drove my car at top speed, but suddenly my car developed
engine trouble and only finished in third place," Paul said.

Herry acknowledged that he had faced a psychological test to
beat Paul: "At first it was a strain for me to beat Paul, but I
managed to overcome the anxiety and won the race."

Drivers of jeeps, Volkswagens and minivans also participated
in races at the one-day event. The fifth leg is scheduled to be
held in October at the same venue. (lnt)