Manado hosting Asian motocross

Manado hosting Asian motocross

MANADO: North Minahasa regency in North Sulawesi will host the
final leg of the Asian Motocross Championships from Nov. 11 to
Nov. 12.

Chairman of the North Sulawesi chapter of the Indonesian Motor
Association (IMI) Ronny Eman said on Wednesday the area was an
appropriate site to host the event because of its favorable
security situation.

The event would also have the potential to attract more
foreign investment to the regency, he was quoted as saying by
Antara news service.

James Robinson of New Zealand is currently atop the standings
in the series.

"Based on IMI information, international motocrossers from
Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Philippines, Thailand,
Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., England and Italy have decided
to participate in the event," Ronny said. -- JP