Tony wins national rally

JAKARTA (JP): Tony Hardianto and his co-driver Ian Sujono took wins in the fourth-leg of the two-day national rally in Palembang, South Sumatra, Antara reported yesterday.

With the victory, Tony accumulated a total of 100 points, 70 of which he collected on the first day. He also recorded the fastest time of two hours 48 minutes 59 seconds in 285 kilometers.

Second to Tony was Irvan Gading with a three minute, 18 second difference, though Irvan left Tony behind at the 15th special stage and recorded his best time of six minutes, 40 seconds. Third place winner was Reza Pribadi and his co-driver Karel Harilatu who scored two hours, 56 minutes and 39 seconds.

Of the 22 participants, only 12 succeeded in making it over the finish line. Among those who failed were Tommy Suharto, Led Kurnadi and Arief Indiarto. (arf)