Medan (Freedoom.id)
Indian female racer Nikeetaa Takkale expressed her enthusiasm and joy after completing her debut in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) held at the Sidamanik Tea Plantation in Simalaungun Regency, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, Sunday (10/8/2025).
This was Nikeetaa Takkale’s first time participating in a rally in Indonesia. In an interview with Freedoom.id, Nekeeta said that her experience in Indonesia was very memorable.
She highlighted the unique challenges of the Indonesian rally terrain, from the soft ground, tall grass, to the dust-covered track.
“I really enjoyed the process. It was full of emotions because the terrain here is very different, the ground is very soft, there’s a lot of grass, and dirt. But we enjoyed the trip back to Indonesia,” said Nikeetaa.
Despite facing various technical challenges on the track, the competitive spirit and the warm welcome from the organizers and the community made her want to participate again in the future.
“After all the stages of the rally are over, we still have to reach the finish line. I really want to return to Indonesia and participate in another rally,” she added enthusiastically.
Nikeetaa Takkale’s performance at the APRC Indonesia was a highlight, particularly because her presence strengthened the representation of women in the male-dominated world of motorsport. (*)
Pembalap Perempuan India Nikeetaa Takkale Nikmati Pengalaman Perdana di APRC Indonesia
Medan (Freedoom.id)
Pembalap wanita asal India, Nikeetaa Takkale, mengungkapkan rasa antusiasme dan kegembiraannya usai menyelesaikan debutnya di ajang Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) yang digelar di Kebun Teh Sidamanik Kabupaten Simalaungun Provinsi Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, Minggu (10/8/2025).
Ini merupakan kali pertama Nikeetaa Takkale berpartisipasi dalam ajang rally di Tanah Air.
Dalam wawancaranya dengan Freedoom.id, Nikeetaa mengatakan pengalaman di Indonesia sangat berkesan baginya. Ia menyoroti tantangan unik dari medan rally di Indonesia, mulai dari kontur tanah yang lunak, rumput yang tinggi, hingga jalur yang berdebu.
“Saya benar-benar menikmati prosesnya. Ini penuh emosi karena medan di sini sangat berbeda tanahnya sangat lunak, banyak rumput, dan berdebu. Tapi kami menikmati perjalanan kembali ke Indonesia,” ujar Nikeetaa.
Meski menghadapi berbagai tantangan teknis di lintasan, semangat kompetisi dan sambutan hangat dari penyelenggara serta masyarakat membuatnya ingin kembali berpartisipasi di masa depan.
“Setelah semua tahapan rally selesai, kami harus tetap mencapai garis finis. Saya sangat ingin kembali ke Indonesia dan ikut rally lagi,” tambahnya dengan semangat.
Penampilan Nikeetaa Takkale di APRC Indonesia menjadi salah satu sorotan menarik, khususnya karena kehadirannya turut memperkuat representasi perempuan dalam dunia motorsport yang masih didominasi laki-laki. (*)
