Nusakambangan to host offroad event

Nusakambangan to host offroad event

SEMARANG (JP): Central Java-based offroaders grouped in the
Nusakambangan Jeep Club (NJC) will organize the Nusakambangan
Wisata Offroad 2000 on Nusakambangan island for national
participants, an official said on Saturday.

The event, from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25, on the island known for
its maximum security prisons is the first event to be organized
there.

"This is an opportunity for offroaders to try their skills and
conquer Nusakambangan's natural features," organizing committee
chairman Johanes told reporters.

"Participants can register in individual or team events, with
each team consisting of three cars," he added.

Johanes also said the event provided a challenging route, from
Karang Tengah beach on the eastern tip to Rancababakan beach on
the western tip of the island.

"The route has it all: Hills, valleys, rivers, mud and
beaches, with its own characteristics. It will be a tough route,"
he said.

"Participants must rely on their driving skills and correct
calculation in making their decisions. We expect good offroaders
will emerge from the event, which has such difficulties," he
said.

Interested enthusiasts can registration with the secretariat
at Lucky Optical on Jl. S. Parman in Cilacap, or by calling
(0281) 533840. (har)