Semarang hosts sprint rally c'ship

SEMARANG (JP): Semarang will host a national sprint rally championship on Oct. 29 in the Mijen Circuit, an official revealed on Wednesday.

"National sprinters who will take part are the first to fifth seeds. They are Rifat Sungkar, Candra Alim,, Aga Kartiwa, Risal Sungkar, and Arief Indiarto," organizing committee chairman Jim Sudaryanto told reporters.

"There will be six classes in the championship: Group N, group A, Group S, jeep, pick up, and GR 2 classes," he added, while expecting the event to awaken motorsports in Central Java.

Interested racers can register their names until Oct. 20 at the committee's secretariat at Jl. Gisiksari 1091, Semarang or by calling the phone number 024-8453732. (har)