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Interesting Facts about Mandalika Circuit

MANDALIKA CIRCUIT

 Facing directly to the Indian Ocean with an area of ​​about 1,035.67 hectares, Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is one of the tourism destinations and a very potential creative economy. Moreover, with the existence of the international standard Mandalika circuit, this area is an added value.

Not only giving the sensation of high-adrenaline spectacle, the Mandalika circuit also presents beautiful views that directly lead to the hills and coastal areas. A perfect combination to present quality tourism.

Overall, the construction of the Mandalika circuit is nearing completion. So that the developer of the Mandalika circuit is optimistic that it can hold the prestigious World Superbike and MotoGP motorcycle racing events.

Not only that, in order to improve the accessibility of the Mandalika circuit, the government has also optimized various infrastructures. Such as the preparation of direct road access from Lombok International Airport to Mandalika, the extension of the aircraft path at the airport, the development of the Gili Mas port into a cruise terminal, and various other supporting infrastructures.

While waiting for the world-class motorcycle racing event to take place, here are some interesting facts about the Mandalika circuit:

17 Bends, 40 Garages

BATIK MOTIF

The Mandalika Circuit was built as a world-class racing circuit. With a length of 4.31 km, the Mandalika circuit has a total of 17 corners that are ready to be conquered by world racers. Another interesting thing is in the paddock area (garage for the racing team), which reaches 40 garages. The garages are permanently built and above them are press and newsrooms.

100% Complete

As of the end of May, the construction of the Mandalika circuit has reached 100%. The service road work that has been paved is about 4,230 meters out of a total of 8,120 meters. The asphalting of the AC-Base first layer on the main track has also reached 4.3 km out of a total of 4.3 km. In addition to asphalting, there are also other works being carried out simultaneously, namely asphalting the AC-Binder service road, laying gravel beds, fabricating and installing concrete barriers and Debrish Fence fences, and PitwallGeoburgg. In addition, there is also tree and grass landscaping work, circuit surface drainage work, and the Borepile foundation work for the Race Control building.

Asphalt from England

PT Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (PT ITDC) brought special asphalt from England for the top layer of the track. Meanwhile, the asphalt layer at the bottom of the track is original made in Indonesia. ITDC also brought in wind-filled guardrails on the outskirts of the circuit directly from Germany. However, for other components, the Mandalika circuit still relies on locally made products from NTB, one of which is gravel for the Gravel circuit.

Accommodating 195,000 viewers

Quoting from Kompas.com, the Mandalika circuit can accommodate up to around 195,000 spectators when the situation is normal or not during the COVID-19 pandemic. While in the midst of the pandemic, it is estimated that it can only reach 114,000 viewers. This calculation is obtained from the details of 40% of the local audience, and the rest are foreign tourists during the three days of the MotoGP event.

Enter the 2022 MotoGP Calendar

It was planned that this year the Mandalika circuit was ready to hold a MotoGP racing event, but it was canceled due to the pandemic situation. Even so, the Mandalika circuit is again scheduled to be included in the MotoGP racing calendar for the next season which is planned to be held in March 2022.

Enter the 2021 WSBK Superbike Calendar

Before being used for MotoGP racing, the Mandalika circuit will be used first in the Superbike World (WSBK) racing event. The plan is that the Mandalika circuit will host the 11th Superbike World series on November 11-14, 2021.

Mandalika Circuit Completed July 2021

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy / Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno targets the Mandalika circuit to be completed in July 2021. So that later it will be ready to hold Superbike World in early November 2021.

Surrounded by Tourist Area

Being a “New Bali” and a Special Economic Zone, Mandalika has a lot of added value. Besides being able to enjoy international standard motorcycle racing events, we can also enjoy the tourist attractions in the vicinity. Starting from Merese Hill, Tanjung Aan Beach, Seger Beach, Kuta Mandalika Beach, Gerupuk Beach, to visiting the Sade Traditional Village and Ende Traditional Village.

Help Mandalika's Creative Economy

It is estimated that the MotoGP racing event at the Mandalika circuit can have a good effect on the surrounding creative economy sector. At least it can create jobs for 7,500 people. It is also hoped that it will provide additional local investment of 150 million US dollars.

PANTAI KUTA MANDALIKA

The MotoGP event is expected to increase the number of tourists visiting Indonesia to 300 thousand people per year. In fact, this achievement is certainly expected to make Indonesia a leading sport tourism destination in the Asian region. So Are you ready to witness the excitement of motorcycle racing at the Mandalika circuit?