IMI to stage three int'l events in 2000

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)