Terima Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia, Bamsoet Ajak Majukan Sport Automotive Tourism Indonesia

Bamsoet's meeting with the Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia. (Doc. Ist)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the MPR RI as well as Chairman of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) invited the newly elected President of the Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia, Yoga Mahardhika, to immediately develop a strong and professional management. So that it can make various breakthroughs in advancing the solidity and solidarity of Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia lovers.

"Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia must dare to make new breakthroughs. One of them is by initiating the Mercedes-Benz World Day in Bali. Invites various Mercedes-Benz lovers from various countries around the world. Apart from strengthening the position of Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia between Mercedes-Benz Club, other countries of the world, it is also to further promote Bali tourism to be more global," said Bamsoet after receiving Yoga Mahardhika, in Jakarta, Tuesday, June 27.

Bamsoet explained that although he had just been elected as President of the Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia, Yoga Mahardhika had invited one of the automotive communities to become a forum for racing hobbyists in Indonesia, Gazzpool, to collaborate with the Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia. So that it can further advance racing, both nationally and internationally.

"In the world of racing, the Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia, can be involved with IMI's extended family to be the organizers of the National National Championships Time Rally and Fun Rally. Given that the Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia members are very large, the club he carries has reached 112 clubs, with approximately 16 thousand members. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz vehicle lovers in Indonesia reach 50 thousand," explained Bamsoet.

Bamsoet also explained that the Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia is now 19 years old, formed on September 2, 2004. The affiliate with the Mercedes-Benz Club Management which is domiciled at the Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Str Museum. 100 70372 Stuttgart together with more than 80 official Mercedes-Benz Clubs around the world.

After 19 years of working to oversee various types of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia can also enliven the Indonesian Automotive Museum by the Indonesian Motor Association (MOI by IMI) which is being prepared by IMI at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). The long journey of the Indonesian nation in the automotive world is very long, even starting 51 years before Indonesia's independence, around 1894. The presence of Benz Victoria Phaeton by Karl Benz, Germany, which was purchased by Sultan Kasunanan Surakarta Pakubuwono X. Placing him as the first Indonesian to buy a car.

"Mercedes-Benz Club Indonesia can contribute to displaying various classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles owned by its members to be exhibited at MOI by IMI. So that it can provide education to the public regarding the long journey of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Indonesia. As well as advancing Indonesian automotive tourism sports," concluded Bamsoet.