Foreign Researchers Admit That Lake Toba's APRC Track Is Quite Challenging
One of the researchers while spurring his race car at the Grand Final Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Lake Toba 2023 (ANTARA)

A number of foreign participants participating in the Lake Toba Grand Final Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) admitted that the race track in the Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) area to Tobasari, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra, was quite challenging.

I think the streets here are quite difficult but that's what we look forward to. Indonesia is doing an amazing job by bringing competitors to the APRC here. All the racers are strong enough, a good opportunity for us from India to compete," said India player Sanjay Takale who competed with his navigator Musa Mashir with the Toyota C-HR AP4 in Simalungun, Saturday.

The same thing was conveyed by Pereli from New Zealand from the Cusco Racing team Mike Young. A fairly tough terrain is a challenge for him.

"Sebuah tantangan besar, jalannya terlihat cukup sulit dan hujan, jadi kita akan be driving dengan cukup smartphone, menjaga mobil dan mengendir dengan cepat ketika jalanan sedang bagus," ujar Young yang juga mengendara Toyota C-HR AP4 ini.

Meanwhile, Mana Pornsiricherd, who is also from India, admitted that apart from the challenging track, the beauty of Lake Toba is very impressive.

"This is the first time I joined the APRC in Indonesia, Parapat is very beautiful and fun for me," he said.

Repeatedly coming to Lake Toba to participate in the rally championship, Sean Gelael also admitted that he was not bored with Lake Toba's natural treats.

"This is playing a rally while enjoying a beautiful natural view," said Sean.


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