Kingland Tire gave a detailed tire introduction to students at Nusa Mandiri Vocational School, Pemalang, Central Java, where 15 of their students became helpers (mechanical bodyguards) at the FIM Mini GP last year.

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Nusa Mandiri Vocational High School (SMK), Ampelgading, Pemalang, Central Java won achievements in the automotive world. In 2022, 15 Nusa Mandiri Vocational High School students were selected to become FIM Mini GP helpers, Sentul, Bogor, West Java.

The event with the theme Motosport Tire Technician Competency Training with PT King Tire Indonesia, Tbk, took place from 10.30 WIB. Approximately 250 Nuss Mandiri students attended the training in the auditorium, Saturday (10/7/23). Prior to the detailed elaboration by Kingland Tire, a ceremonial event was held here. Starting from the remarks of the Principal of the Nusa Mandiri Vocational School, Maliki. Furthermore, Sulihin, Regional Office Branch of Semarang Province and also Winaryoto, Disparpora also appreciated this very useful activity. Also present at this moment were the FIM Mini GP racers Valera, Alvin and Keanu.

In his remarks, Maliki was very pleased that this activity could be carried out properly. All the experts and competent people came. According to him, last year’s SMK Nusa Mandiri students were selected to become helpers at the FIM Mini GP event. This year the Nusa Mandiri Vocational School will increase its students to become helpers again in the next FIM Mini GP.

“Our target is that 30 students will be sent to become FIM Mini GP mechanical escorts. Of course, what must be trained apart from their dexterity, is their skill and agility in the field. That’s why we cooperate with Kingland Tire,” he said.

After these remarks, Joko Suseno, Head of Marketing Division of Kingland Tire, in front of hundreds of students thoroughly examined the tires. He transfers his knowledge to the students who attend. Knowledge of tires must be known by vocational students starting from the process of making daily tires and racing tires to installing racing wheels. Everything has a technique and there is a way that is good and right.

“Kingland Tire today gave theory to students about tires for daily use and racing (competition). Introducing the process of making inner tubes and outer tires as well as the introduction of pattern functions, the differences between tubeless and tubetipe tires, daily and racing tires. Anyway, thoroughly peel the tires here,” said Joko.

This man wearing the Kingland Tire uniform explained in more detail the role of tires before the FIM Mini GP prospective helper. Comfort and safety when using a motorbike for daily use is very important, especially for racing. The air pressure in daily use and competition tires is very different. Not to mention the discussion about compounds that are good for daily and racing.

“For example, the compound and construction of racing tires must be stronger than daily tires. On racing tires the priority is stability and tire grip. It should be noted that there are three Kingland products, regular, premium and racing. Regular for daily tires. Premium for motorbikes 150 cc and above. While racing is used for competition tires. It also discusses racing tire symbol codes,” he said.

Still according to him, what students need to know is how to get Nusa Mandiri Vocational High School students to quickly take action if there is a tire problem on the circuit. In the world of racing tires play a very important role.

Joko admitted, Kingland Tire was the first time working with SMK. In the future Kingland Tire will continue to develop its cooperation with SMKs in Indonesia.

Then the event continued with a question and answer session. And the distribution of prizes for students who successfully answered questions from Kingland Tire. Not only that, hundreds of Nusa Mandiri Vocational High School students also asked each other questions with the young racers who took part in the Mini GP. Moreover, they were very enthusiastic about Valera Oktavianus, a young racer who was successfully sent to Spain. He also won first place in the Mini GP speed competition.

Practice of Installing Tires and Circuits

After the theory explained by Joko, Kingland Tire immediately put the theory into practice. Ega Suryana, Product Test and Tech Support Dept. Head of Kingland Tire who guided him. In detail, from removing the tires, installing the tires to measuring the air pressure in the tires, Ega also addressed them. Then, 30 students of the Nusa Mandiri Vocational School were put into practice on the circuit.

“We put it into practice right away. In order to really mature the students of SMK Nusa Mandiri Pemalang get their knowledge and knowledge,” he said.