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The Indonesian Grand Prix was an open-wheel racing car motor race, held intermittently as motorsport ambitions varied in Indonesia.


History

Held originally at the
Jaya Ancol Circuit The Jaya Ancol Circuit was the first automotive circuit in Indonesia. Constructed in 1969 and closed in 1992, it was situated in the Ancol area of North Jakarta. History Construction The circuit had secured several sponsorships during the cons ...
near Jakarta in
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as part of the burgeoning Rothmans International Grand Prix Trophy series for
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open wheelers, the race was discontinued after the inaugural event. While motorcycle racing continued to enjoy support in Indonesia, car racing fluctuated. The early 1980s saw a burst of enthusiasm import some Australian teams briefly in a demonstration but no race eventuated. Finally a second Grand Prix was held in
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for the Australian
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category. It was planned as a demonstration for attracting the Formula 1 world championship and a mixed grid of locals (including one
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) and Australian drivers raced at
Sentul International Circuit Sentul International Circuit is a 50,000-capacity permanent motor racing circuit located at Sentul City, Babakan Madang, Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia, near the toll gate of Jakarta towards Bogor city and areas at the foot of Jonggol Mo ...
. The experienced Australians dominated with
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claiming victory in a Reynard 91D. Sentul was too small for Formula One and the money to build a circuit never appeared and the race disappeared again.


Winners of the Indonesian Grand Prix


References

{{reflist National Grands Prix Recurring sporting events established in 1976
Grand Prix ( , meaning ''Grand Prize''; plural ''Grands Prix'') most commonly refers to: * Grand Prix motor racing, a form of motorsport competition ** List of Formula One Grands Prix, an auto-racing championship *** Monaco Grand Prix, the most prestigious ...
1976 establishments in Indonesia