Ahead Of WSBK Mandalika, MGPA Finalizes Marshal Preparations

JAKARTA - Ahead of the World Superbike (WSBK) at the Mandalika Circuit on November 19-21, the Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) as the promoter again held training for hundreds of marshals. This was done as a final preparation before the competition took place.

"Today, all Marshals participated in the training to prepare for the Mandalika WSBK," said MGPA's Director of Strategic and Communications Happy K Harinto at the training location at the Mandalika Circuit, Tuesday, November 16, quoted from Antara.

The same source also mentioned that before the training session started, hundreds of marshals were gathered and then some of them were appointed as coordinators. These coordinators are then briefed on the marshal's duties during the race.

Furthermore, they will conduct direct training at the Mandalika Circuit according to their duties and functions. Among them there are those who serve as taxi motorbike riders, flag raisers and officers who oversee the ongoing race.

The training, which was held before the start of the race, was deliberately scheduled to finalize the preparations for the marshal who had to focus on duty.

Apart from the marshal's preparations, MGPA President Director Ricky Baheramsjah ensured that the race, which had been delayed due to a technical error, would be held simultaneously with the World Superbike (WSBK) event.

"There is no problem in the preparation of the circuit, the construction is in accordance with the rules and standards set by the FIM," he said.

To support the racing event, MGPA has also prepared road infrastructure along with complete facilities and infrastructure in accordance with international standards. As for the preparation of the racing schedule, it is the authority of Dorna Sports.

"Preparing the marshal is the responsibility of IMI as the regulator of automotive sports in Indonesia. We hope for prayers and support from all parties so that everything can run smoothly," he said.