“In Round 4, we couldn’t perform at our best due to several technical issues with the car. The suspension was leaking, the transmission was leaking, and we couldn’t downshift, so we couldn’t use engine braking. The water temperature also reached over 100°C, so we had to play it safe and focus on finishing the race” Putra continued.
Despite the mechanical problems, Putra still managed to outperform his competitors, once again taking first place in Round 4.
“The POJ City track for both Round 1 and Round 4, with a length of 5.8 kilometers, was very challenging and quite wide, allowing us to execute a lot of late braking and handbrake turns to gain time,” explained Putra.
Even though he finished first in both rounds, Putra and his crew plan to carry out a series of evaluations, particularly concerning the car, to ensure better performance in the remaining two rounds of the season.
“From the evaluations of Rounds 1 and 4, we realized we need to make several improvements to the car so that in Round 5, we can perform at our best and achieve the best possible times. That’s what we’re aiming for after analyzing the previous rallies,” he emphasized.
The success of Putra and Masesolo Racing Team was also supported by their sponsors: IMI Bali, PPMKI Bali, Kebun Vintage, Royal Purple, ICDXC, and IgnitionB119. (Maston/Photos: Masesolo Racing Team)