Otomotifzone.com – WONOSARI. The arrival of the HBY team from Thailand made the Indonesian drag bike public domain boisterous and uproarious. Because they are not just any people. HBY is one of the giant teams from the White Elephant Country.

HBY was strengthened by two drivers, Ball Nakhonnayok (Ebon), and Peckchatchai (Cacai). Brought their special motorbike, 2stroke Super Open. They deliberately came to Indonesia, and fought to taste the asphalt as well as the atmosphere of drag racing in Indonesia.

They tried out the event from Sudden Drag, with the title Cable Satan, Sudden Drag Part II. It took place last weekend (3-4/6/2023), at the Gading Wonosari Air Force Base – Yogyakarta. Of course, their arrival is not only crowded, but also a lot of knowledge that can be obtained.

One of them is, with the habit of the HBY team in carrying out special maintenance. An example is using a Tire Cover or Motorcycle Tire Cover, while waiting for the class at the event to run.

This is one of the habits, which of course is rarely done by racing teams in Indonesia, especially in drag bikes. Often underestimated simple things like this, but in fact it has a function and meaning, and the effect is so big.

“We used to use this during the races, of course this has a function not just to use. Apart from that, it is also to be more professional,” explained Taton Lamlukka to the Author when speaking directly.

From the information provided by Mr. Taton, Otomotif Zone deliberately asked the experts directly, Kingland tires, which they also took part in the Sudden Drag event.

“In short, to maintain cleanliness and maintain a good temperature. Because the tires work well, if the temperature is hotter than the asphalt temperature conditions,” said Joko Suseno – Marketing Division Kingland.

Kingland Tire also further emphasizes how the system works and functions in more detail. Delivered directly by Agung Yulianto as the tire designer (Pattern) Kingland.

“Its function is to maintain the temperature (not dropping), and the humidity of the tire surface, so that traction is optimal. If the tire cover has a heater, it will immediately condition the tire rubber at the optimal working temperature when it will be used on the track. So optimal warm up doesn’t need to be extreme,” said Agung Yulianto – GM Marketing Kingland, as well as designer of Kingland’s newest products.