The Mandalika Circuit is located in Kuta, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is a pride for Indonesia to have an international standard circuit that is used to host prestigious racing events. Here are interesting facts about the Mandalika Circuit that you need to know.
Budget IDR 1.7 Trillion
Of the budget, Rp 1.45 trillion to build roads and bridges, Rp 223 billion for the settlement, Rp 154 billion for infrastructure development of water resources, and Rp 132 billion for housing construction.
4.31 km long with 17 corners
The Mandalika Circuit has 17 corners with a total length of 4.31 km. As for the paddock or racing team garage, there are 40 paddocks built permanently. Then at the top of the garage, there is a press room.
Host International Race Events
The Mandalika Circuit is a road circuit and will host prestigious racing events, MotoGP and WorldSBK. The plan was that the Mandalika Circuit was included in the list of hosts for the 2021 MotoGP, but it was canceled and postponed to 2022.
Even though it is canceled to host the 2021 MotoGP, the Mandalika Circuit can still hold the 11th World Superbike series on November 11th-14th, 2021.
Audience Capacity of Mandalika Circuit
If not during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mandalika Circuit could accommodate around 195,000 spectators. Meanwhile, during a pandemic, the Mandalika Circuit can only accommodate around 114,000 spectators. Of this amount, 40% were local spectators and the rest were foreign tourists during the three days of the MotoGP event.
Grow the Economy
With the WorldSBK and MotoGP racing events at the Mandalika Circuit, it is expected to have a good impact on the creative economy sector of the Mandalika SEZ. At least it can create jobs for 7,500 people and provide an additional local investment of up to 150 million US dollars. In addition, the existence of a world racing event at the Mandalika Circuit 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 sports tourism destination in the Asian region.
The absorption of workers in the Mandalika SEZ, which reaches thousands of people, includes 100 people as security guards, 50 people as cleaning services, 50 people as gardeners, 300 people as project workers, 500 people working in the MSME sector, 50 people as suppliers, and 50 people as an office clerk.
Surrounded by Exotic Tourist Destinations
The East Indonesia region does have beautiful nature, including West Nusa Tenggara. Some of the tourist attractions around the Mandalika SEZ include Tanjung Aan Beach, Kuta Mandalika Beach, Seger Beach, Merese Hill, Sade Traditional Village, and Ende Traditional Village. So in addition to enjoying international racing events, you can also enjoy the natural beauty around the Mandalika Circuit.
Use Cast Iron Grating for Drainage
The drainage system in the circuit area serves to drain water into the drainage channel so that it does not cause puddles. This is important because it is related to the safety of the riders. In addition, the presence of puddles can damage the asphalt circuit road structure.
The drainage system in Mandalika Circuit uses cast iron gratings to close the drainage canals. Cast iron grating with longitudinal holes. These holes serve as a way for water to enter the drainage canal.
Those are interesting facts about the Mandalika Circuit which is ready to hold the WSBK and MotoGP international racing events. If you have the opportunity, please visit there to watch WSBK and MotoGP while enjoying its natural beauty.
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