Indonesia circuit revealed

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Organisers of A1GP Lippo Village, Indonesia have unveiled the circuit design that will be used for the fifth round of this season next February.

The 3.2km street course runs clockwise around the streets of Lippo Village, near the capital city Jakarta. It comprises of 12 turns and was designed by famous track designer Herman Tilke, from the renowned Tilke Gmbh.

The circuit is designed to meet all of the stringent FIA safety regulations, while still providing a challenging and exciting track with an estimated average speed of 176km/h, and the top speed reaching over 300km/h.

The temporary street circuit is being built within a community setting but has been designed to minimise disruption to the community while showcasing Lippo Village, the surrounding businesses, and areas.

Planned additions to the buildings in the famous Pelita Harapan University (UPH) will double up as the pit lane complex during the A1GP event, which outside each year’s race week be utilised as part of the University’s infrastructure. New roads around the township are also to be constructed with the long-term growth of Lippo Village in mind.

“We’ve of course been privy to the plans and are totally committed towards having the race here in Lippo Village for at least the next five years,” said A1GP Asia-Pacific CEO, David Clare. “There is strong commitment from those involved and A1GP will play our part in ensuring this race at Lippo Village is a success.”

Tickets to A1GP Lippo Village, Indonesia will go on sale in December 2008 on A1GP.com.

2009 Doni Tata Tak Lagi di 250cc

Jakarta - Petualangan Doni Tata di balapan kelas 250cc usai sudah. Pembalap Indonesia itu tak akan berkompetisi lagi di sana tahun depan.

Doni, yang musim 2008 meraih satu poin dari hasil menempati posisi 15 di GP Cina, dipastikan tak akan ambil bagian tahun depan setelah Yamaha Jepang memutuskan untuk mengeliminasi keikutsertaan mereka di kelas 250cc. Keputusan tersebut diambil setelah melihat prestasi timpang pembalap Yamaha di kelas MotoGP dan 250cc.

Prestasi Yamaha di kelas MotoGP memang gemilang di tahun 2008. Selain menempatkan Valentino Rossi sebagai juara dunia, mereka juga sukses memunculkan Jorge Lorenzo sebagai Rookie of the Year. Catatan tersebut memang timpang jika melihat Doni yang hanya meraih satu poin di sepangan musim.

Tetapi, hal itu dinilai bukan disebabkan oleh Doni. Yamaha sadar bahwa sebagus apapun potensi pembalap asal Yogyakarta itu, ia tetap akan kesulitan meraih poin jika masih menunggangi motornya musim lalu. Pasalnya, motor yang dikendarai Doni musim lalu adalah motor dua-tak yang sudah lama tidak dikembangakan Yamaha sejak beberapa tahun lalu.

Jadilah Doni kemudian dipindahkan ke ajang lain dulu, yakni Supersport World Championship. Ajang tersebut merupakan balap motor empat-tak 600cc yang menjadi supporting event untuk Superbike. "Tahun depan saya tak akan berlaga di 250cc. Saya akan berlaga di Supersport," ujar Doni di acara Jakarta Motorcycle Show 2008, Minggu (7/12/2008).

Pindahnya Doni ke ajang ini pun terkait regulasi baru untuk kelas 250cc untuk tahun 2010. Nantinya, kelas tersebut akan memakai motor empat-tak dengan mesin 600cc sehingga pindahnya pemuda berusia 18 tahun itu ke ajang Supersport World Championship dimaksudkan sebagai proses adaptasi diri.

Meski Doni tak lagi berlaga di kelas 250cc, Indonesia dikabarkan tak akan kehilangan wakilnya. Tahun depan direncanakan akan ada rider lain yang bakal menggantikan posisi Doni.
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President Praises Asian Beach Games 2008

SANUR (10/26/08) - Indonesia is definitely the overall champion in Asian Beach Games 2008, but President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated Indonesia still got much more to accomplish and that the victory is just a start of even harder competitions ahead. The message was expressed through a teleconference in the Press Conference Room, Inna Grand Bali on Saturday (25/10). "On behalf of Indonesia, I would like to express my deepest gratitude and congratulation to all the athletes for their great achievement in this first ABG. Please use this success as a motivation to awake spirit and good will to reach greater heights. We will have to try our best in Sea Games 2011 event and improve our achievement in the Olympic games," the President said. Furthermore the President reminded the athletes to stay focused for the next day’s competition and the closing as well, in order to keep the good image to all visitors so that they can bring home great impressions about Indonesia to come back again someday. At the same time, Bali Asian Beach Games Organizing Committee (BABGOC) Director Rita Subowo reported to the President the results of the ABG on the eighth day. On her report Rita stated that 25 countries had won all the medals and Indonesia ranks first with 22 golds, eight silvers, and 18 bronzes. Meanwhile, Thailand stays second with nine gold. Today, Sunday (26/10), she expects that the closing ceremony can run well and smoothly. "The ceremony will start at 8 pm, and I hope it runs well." Rita said in closing. (bali2008.com)

INdonesia juara UMUm 1st Asia BEach GAmes di Bali

	Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1. INA 23 8 20 51 2. THA 10 17 10 37 3. CHN 6 10 7 23 4. KOR 4 7 10 21 5. JPN 3 3 3 9 6. HKG 3 3 2 8 7. IND 3 0 2 5 8. VIE 2 5 3 10 9. MYA 2 3 0 5 10. MAS 2 2 6 10 11. PAK 2 2 3 7 12. TPE 2 2 3 7 13. SYR 2 0 0 2 14. KUW 1 2 0 3 15. KAZ 1 1 2 4 16. UAE 1 1 1 3 17. SIN 1 0 2 3 18. AFG 1 0 1 2 19. MGL 1 0 0 1 20. OMA 1 0 0 1 21. PHI 0 2 8 10 22. BRU 0 2 3 5 23. JOR 0 1 0 1 24. BAN 0 0 1 1 25. BRN 0 0 1 1 26. MAC 0 0 1 1 27. MDV 0 0 1 1
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