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IRRA 2026 Launched: 'Mini Dakar Indonesia' Promises Extreme West Java Tracks

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Inisiasi Rally Raid Adventure (IRRA) 2026, dubbed 'Mini Dakar Indonesia,' has officially launched, featuring a more challenging and extended route in West Java.
  • The event, scheduled for December 8-12, 2026, will cover approximately 550 kilometers, a significant increase from the previous 200 kilometers, and will include participants from Indonesia and several Asian countries.
  • Organizers aim to promote automotive tourism and provide a platform for both professional and amateur enthusiasts to experience a rally raid similar to the Dakar Rally.

The Inisiasi Rally Raid Adventure (IRRA) 2026, branded as 'Mini Dakar Indonesia,' has officially launched, promising an extreme off-road experience in West Java from December 8-12, 2026. This year's event significantly expands the challenge, with a total track distance of around 550 kilometers, more than double the 200 kilometers covered in its inaugural edition.

I support the IRRA event, whose racing is similar to the Rally Dakar or becomes the Mini Dakar Indonesia. The development of IRRA is expected to be a tool for promoting automotive tourism in areas with natural and cultural beauty.

— Kasih Hanggoro, Chairman of the Budi Luhur Education FoundationExplaining his support for the IRRA event and its potential for tourism promotion.

Kasih Hanggoro, Chairman of the Budi Luhur Education Foundation, expressed his support for IRRA, drawing from his own experience participating in the Dakar Rally in 2010 and 2011. He views IRRA as a potential catalyst for promoting automotive tourism in regions rich with natural beauty and cultural heritage. Hanggoro, who also plans to compete in IRRA 2025, believes the event is unmissable for any automotive enthusiast and takes pride in contributing to the growth of rally raid sports in Indonesia.

The success of IRRA 2025, which attracted participants from across Indonesia and internationally, including Malaysia, Thailand, India, and Taiwan, has built strong momentum for the upcoming event. Rifat Sungkar, Chairman of the IRRA 2026 Organizing Committee, highlighted in a video message that the 2026 edition will feature a longer and more demanding course. The event is notable for drawing participation from major automotive brands in Indonesia across car, motorcycle, and off-road vehicle categories.

Anyone who loves the automotive world will regret it if they miss this event. I am also proud to be a part of the development of rally raid sports in Indonesia.

— Kasih Hanggoro, Chairman of the Budi Luhur Education FoundationExpressing his enthusiasm for the IRRA event.

Julian Johan, Vice Chairman of the IRRA 2026 Committee, known as Jejelogy, noted the high level of participant interest since the launch. He praised the bravery of the 2025 participants, acknowledging the initial uncertainties surrounding the event's debut. Johan, who recently competed in the Dakar Rally and received accolades, explained that many participants are motivated by the pursuit of new experiences, networking opportunities, and the adrenaline rush, rather than solely by the desire to win.

Many have already asked about the implementation time, location, and rally distance. I appreciate the IRRA 2025 participants who were incredibly brave to follow this inaugural event. It's understandable that many questioned the IRRA concept because it was only held for the first time then. I salute all participants.

— Julian Johan, Vice Chairman of the IRRA 2026 CommitteeCommenting on the high participant enthusiasm and acknowledging the challenges of the inaugural event.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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