Kemayoran to stage all-Honda race

JAKARTA: Kemayoran racing track in East Jakarta is scheduled to host the opening leg of the Honda One-Make Race on March 19- 20.

"The 2005 race will coincide with our 15 millionth product, expected in the middle of this year," organizer Kristanto from Astra Honda Motor said at a press conference here on Tuesday.

The race will be over 20 laps on the 1.2 kilometer track.

About 250 participants, all riding the manufacturer's bikes, are expected to take part in the race, which will be divided into nine classes.

Other legs will be held in Bandung, Surabaya, Bali and Makassar, with Semarang to stage the final in September. --JP