Ministers, artists to drive in Gebyar Gudang Garam race

Ministers, artists to drive in Gebyar Gudang Garam race

JAKARTA (JP): State Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono will be
among the ministers and artists competing in the Gebyar Gudang
Garam auto race at Sentul, near Bogor, from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7.

The other dignitaries include Minister of Tourism, Post, and
Telecommunications Joop Ave, Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs
Hayono Isman and the director general of tourism, Andi Mappi
Sammeng.

Among the artists competing are Desy Ratnasari, Renny Jayusman
and Gito Rollies.

Organizer Didi Hardianto said Monday that the participants in
the two-day race will have to drive Timor cars in what is being
called the Timor One Make Race.

The races will be split into three categories. The first will
be for leading national racers such as Dolly Indra Nasution,
Richard Hendarmo and Chandra Alim. The second division will have
veteran racers like Tinton Soeprapto, Cepot Haniwiano and Arthur
Pelupessi.

The third class is for the celebrities whose cars will have
several modifications, including the installation of special
shock absorbers, roll bars and driving seats to meet minimum auto
race safety requirements.

Didi, who is the circuit's financial director, said that all
the participants would be given a chance to practice. "The
ministers and artists will be given the opportunity to circle
around the circuit for 30 minutes."

Apart from the Timor One Make Race, there will also be the
fourth leg of the national racing championships, consisting of
superbikes, super cars and two divisions of moped races (110cc
and 150cc).

Spectators can see the races free of charge. They will be
entertained by female comedian Dorce Gamalama and the Chiteco
Band. (lnt)