ATMOSPHERE at the Wiroguno terminal, in Curahtangi Hamlet, Setail Village, Tile District, looks quite busy. Around the terminal area which is quite large, many residents and teenagers lined up on the sidelines. Among the citizens, someone entered the terminal area.
They stood and some sat on motorbike seats. The sight of the chains on the terminal in suspended animation, seen every Saturday and Sunday, especially since the last month. The previous Wroguo terminal was like an old abandoned building,now starting to crowd.
A number of racers, juggle into a circuit arena for motor racing. In front parking location, given a barrier of stone as a turning point. "I just trained,” said Bambang Tirta, 28, one of the racers from Genteng Kulon Village, Tile District, who claimed to be used to practicing in Bali.
Drivers practicing at the Wiroguno Terminal, it turned out to be a racer who has often followed the championship. Like during official races, in this exercise they also provide protection, like a jacket, helm, and shoes.
“To keep- take care, and fall is normal,” said Danu Ansori, 20, racer from Sarimulyo Village, Cluring District. The racers said that the condition of the terminal actually did not meet the requirements to make a circuit arena.
Area and quality of asphalt, not good for racing. “The asphalt is less smooth, if the width is enough,” said Taufik, 25, other racers. Racer from Hamlet Cangaan, Wetan Tile Village, Tile District, who is familiar with whom Opex delivers, the Wiroguno terminal was made an arena for training because there was no longer a location that could be used as a place to hone skills as a racer.
“There is no training place,” he said. The racers had once arranged for permission to use the terminal as a motor racing practice. But not for long, the permit was revoked. “Training license revoked, we hardly ever practice,” he said.
Racers practicing at the Wiroguno Terminal, many have participated in championships outside the region. Although not all can win, but has brought the rhythm of Banyuwangi in various races. For this exercise, Expenses incurred come from personal pockets.
Fees for motor racing training, it is quite high. One practice, they have to pay for motorbikes around Rp 200 thousand. That doesn't include mechanical needs. “For modification needs, I have spent Rp 25 million,” clear.
The circuit is indeed a major requirement for these motorbike racers. Yesterday afternoon, not only racers around Tile City who come to practice. They, some came from Cluring and Muncar Districts. Number of racers, around 20 person. (radar)
