Mandalika Paves Way for World Spotlight

The drainage was one among the few shortcomings that came up during the racing event at the weekend and would need to be improved ahead of the MotoGP next year.

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Enthusiasm of the audience in the premiere spectator stands during the Superbike World Championship at the Pertamina Mandalika Highway International Circuit, Kuta, Pujut, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Sunday (21/11/2021).

PRAYA, KOMPAS — The Mandalika Circuit has impressed the international Superbike riders, who said they relished the challenge offered by the 4.3-kilometer track as well as saying it had the best track traction in the world.

The riders’ praises aside, improvements need to be made, especially the drainage in the runoff areas of the circuit, where a waterlog during the races posed a serious risk to the riders.