Rifat leads GR-2 national group

JAKARTA (JP): Pertamina Prima XP team's rally driver Rifat Sungkar and navigator Herkusuma won the title at the fourth leg of the national sprint rally championship in Yogyakarta Sunday.

Rifat and Herkusuma clocked 10 minutes and 39 seconds to grab the title driving their Mitsubishi Lancer GTi. They were 16 seconds faster than closest competitors, Andi Barata and Herunoto of Firna team with 10:55.

"So far Rifat and Herkusuma have collected 30 points and ensured their national title with only one series left to be held in Bali in September," manager Irwan Suwondo said in fax transmission.

Rifat said he was very happy with the results that allowed him the fourth consecutive title since 1998.

"I hope the Indonesian Automotive Foundation (YOI), Pertamina and other sponsors are willing to give me a chance to take part in a foreign series next year," he said. (nvn)