Paul aims to win national drag race

Paul aims to win national drag race

JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Robert Paul of the Star Mild team said
on Monday that he wants to avenge his two defeats by winning the
third leg of the national drag race at Sentul circuit, near
Bogor, on May 14.

"I am ready for Sunday's race (May 14) as I have changed my
engine. I want to take revenge on Wie Wie Rianto who has beaten
me during the two earlier races (first and second legs)," Paul, a
consultant, said.

Paul also wants to break Wie Wie's record of 9.671 seconds.

Some 140 participants are scheduled to compete in the national
drag race sponsored by cigarette company Gudang Garam. The race
is open free to spectators.

"I am not afraid of Paul as my aim is to break my own record.
Nevertheless, the drag race will become the battle of the best
drivers and we will see who will be the winner," Wie Wie said.

Those interested in competing in the drag race may register at
the Sentul circuit, phone no. 87951080-87951089 or at the Rally
Tama secretariat, Jl. Barito No. 7, South Jakarta, phone 7220518.

Scheduled after the national drag race is the Pesta Rally on
May 21 and the Formula Asia third leg on May 28. The three races
will be held at Sentul circuit. (lnt)