Open Boat Race Langsa 2025, Proof of Honda's Commitment to the Boat Racing Community

02 June 2025 | by : HPPI

Langsa City hosted a special Honda engine boat race that attracted many people. This event held for three days and was participated by 32 racer who were ready to challenge their adrenaline on track race at highest speed. With the Honda GX160, Honda GX390 Batok and Honda GX390 Ketingting classes being competed.

Day One: Free Practice Session

On the first day, race were given the opportunity to do a free practice session. This opportunity was used as well as possible by racer to test and adjust the performance of the Honda Engine and their boats. In addition, this free practice was also a chance to recognize the track race conditions.

Day Two: Qualification Session

Next to the second day, the atmosphere became more tense with the qualification session. All racer competed to record the best time to get a favorable starting position in the final session. The audience who attended seemed enthusiastic to witness the skills and strategies of the Racer in controlling their boats. Of the 32 racers, only those who recorded the fastest time were entitled to advance the final round.

Day Three: Final Session

The third day was the top of the series of Langsa Boat Race Event. The atmosphere around the race arena was even more lively with the presence of spectators from all over Aceh, especially Langsa City residents, who want to watch the winner. In this final session, the racer who passed the qualifying round showed their best skill in navigating the challenging water track in the Blue Lake of Langsa City Forest.

Speed ??and boat driving skills were the key to achieving victory. The cheers of the audience gave additional encouragement to the racer in navigating every corner. After a fierce battle in all classes, Irfandi emerged as 1st Champion  of the GX 160 Class, Irwanda Hasbi as 1st Champion  of the GX 390 Batok Class and Saumul Akram as 1st Champion  of the GX390 Ketingting Class.

The Boat Race in Langsa City was not only a competition, but also proof of Honda's commitment to always support and develop the Boat Racing community.

The excitement and spirit of sportsmanship shown by the racer inspired many people. It is hoped that this event can continue to take place in the coming years and become part of Langsa City's proud tradition.