Surakarta hosts supercross event

Surakarta hosts supercross event

SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Surakarta will host the first
leg of the national and international Gudang Garam Supercross
Indonesia 2001 on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18.

"Supercross is a completely different event compared to
motocross or grass track. It is more interesting and
challenging," the chairman of the organizing committee, Helmy
Sungkar, said on Thursday.

The first leg will feature Australian athletes Paul H. Stone
in the 80cc division and Johnson Andrew in the 125cc class.

Local supercrossers Irwan Ardiansyah, Andi Suryanto, Satyo
Sunarso, Asep Dadang and Fery Irawan will compete in both events.

The championships will offer Rp 18 million (US$1,895) in total
prize money and feature eight classes. (har)