IMI to stage three int'l events in 2000

JAKARTA (JP): The newly reelected chairman of the Indonesian Motosports Association (IMI), Bob RE Nasution, said on Wednesday the association would stage three international events next year.

"We will stage the Formula Ford in February, the Asia Pacific rally in March and the Borneo Four-wheel drive rally in April. This is a stepping stone for us to stage the International Rally in 2001," he said after his induction. "We will also stage 72 national championships next year."

Indonesian Automotive Foundation (YOI) member Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putera, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, said he expected the new officials would prepare young racers to meet international standards.

"I hope IMI will not only be able to stage international events but, more importantly, it must be able to create champions in those championships," he said. (yan)