Mandalika Circuit Holiday Trend: Sport Tourism Increasingly Popular Among Tourists

The long holiday moment brings new energy to Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Not only as a world-class racing arena, but also a recreational space inviting thousands of tourists to experience something different.

Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) recorded a significant surge in visits during the long holiday period. Tourists from various regions to abroad came to enjoy the blend of coastal landscapes and Sport Tourism activities.

MGPA President Director Priandi Satria stated that to date, approximately 2,000 visitors have utilized the long holiday momentum to vacation while experiencing various exciting activities at the circuit.  

Not only individual and family tourists, but Mandalika's asphalt track is also enlivened by communities, from inline skaters to motorcycle enthusiasts, making the circuit a space for expression and gathering. 

This activity underscores Mandalika's transformation from merely a racing venue into a Lifestyle destination.

Visitors can enjoy the Lampaq program to tour the circuit using a trailer, and try experience rides on Honda ADV motorcycles, one of the favorite choices during the holiday period.

"The high number of visits during Eid Holiday shows Mandalika's growing appeal as a sport tourism destination," Priandi said in Central Lombok on Saturday.

For many visitors, this experience isn't just tourism, but the sensation of being on a track usually filled only with the roar of racing engines. 

Chandra, a tourist from Yogyakarta, directly experienced this with his family.

"Today my family and I tried the ADV to tour and experience the Mandalika Circuit. It's absolutely great – the track is excellent and the motorcycle is comfortable," he said.

With its blue sea panorama and characteristic Lombok hills, Mandalika offers a new narrative: a place where sports, recreation, and natural beauty converge in one journey. 

"Total visits have reached about 2,000 visitors coming from various regions in Indonesia and abroad to enjoy diverse experiences on the track," he said.

MGPA sees this trend as a positive signal for the region's tourism future. With increasingly diverse activities, Mandalika no longer belongs solely to racers, but also to the wider public seeking new experiences.

"We hope Tourist Visits can continue providing positive impacts for tourism development and the economy of communities around Mandalika," he concluded.