JAKARTA - Rifat Sungkar's national team paired with Benjamin Searchy won the 2022 Lake Toba Reli after becoming the fastest in 12 Special Stages (SS) raced in the Parapat area, Simalungun, North Sumatra, Sunday, September 25.
Using an AP4 Mitsubishi Expander vehicle, Rifat Sungkar posted a total time of 2:02:24.4 or a nearly two-minute lead with the second rank of Musa "Ijeck" pair Rajekshah/Hervian Sudjono.
For the third position, the senior racer Ricardo Gelael won, who in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) and Reli National Championship series paired with Rony Maroun by posting a total time of 2:12:33.0.
"It's an achievement that I've really dreamed of for 12 years that has finally been achieved. This is not all because of me but the cohesiveness of all team members who prepare everything seriously and in detail," said Rifat Sungkar as quoted by Antara.
What was achieved at the 2022 Lake Toba Research, which is also a series of Reli National Championships, will be used as a provision for Rifat Sungkar to face the same race that will take place in Muaro Bungo, Jambi next month.
"It feels amazing, happy extraordinary, relieved and see you again at the Muaro Bungo Rell next month," said the husband of Sissy Priscillia.
Rifat Sungkar pada Reli Danau Toba 2022 berlaga cukup konsisten sejak SS1 meskipun harus bersaing ketat dengan Sean Gelael yang tampil cukup slick begitu juga dengan pasangan Musa "Ijeck" Rajekshah/Hervian Sudjono.
Sean Gelael was actually able to dominate until the SS 8. However, the rider who previously won the WEC Fuji Japan endurance competition got a penalty and was shifted from one standings to three. Sean also had to end the race in SS 9.
Rain and slippery track are challenges for themselves in the race which takes place around Lake Toba which is always present in Dolok Country, Huta Tonga, Aek Nauli, and Gorbus. The race itself lasted two days and was attended by 62 drivers.
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