Erick Thohir Helps Indonesia's Young Generation Become MotoGP Racers

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JAKARTA - SOE Minister Erick Thohir hopes that the international MotoGP event held at Mandalika, the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, can motivate young Indonesians to become professional racers.

"How this event is also good for the younger generation of Indonesia, who previously dreamed of being street racers, now they can become real circuit racers," said Erick when met after the launch of the Grand Prix of Indonesia, a collaboration between Pertamina and Dorna, in Jakarta, Wednesday, February 9. Between.

Moreover, Erick continued, the Mandalika circuit will not only host MotoGP, but will also be the venue for a number of championships, including the Asia Talent Cup, which is expected to be participated by young Indonesian racers.

This, according to Erick, is also expected to reduce the high number of accidents due to illegal racing.

"Later, we will also allocate how earlier these racers can be accommodated at good events in Mandalika so that they can also be part of the development of sports from motor racing in Indonesia," said Erick.

Regarding athletes who are struggling in the world of racing, Erick sees that there are currently many young athletes competing in classes below MotoGP, such as Moto2 and Moto3.

Even so, Erick considered that not enough. The man, who has been in the sports industry for a long time, believes that Indonesia should have more athletes who are committed to focusing on the world of racing, given the intense competition.

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