TransTRACK Supports Safety at 2026 North Sumatra Rally with Rally Tracking System

North Sumatra, August 11, 2026 — TransTRACK is once again providing the Rally Tracking System to support monitoring and safety during the 2026 North Sumatra Rally, which is part of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Round 3 and the IMI National Rally Championship (INRC) Round 4 / Final Round. The event, taking place August 7–9, 2026, in North Sumatra, utilizes a Rally Tracking System technology based on cellular and satellite connectivity that was developed in Indonesia. This technology enables Race Control to monitor racers’ positions live, detect vehicles that have stopped, and obtain information on participants’ conditions to help expedite coordination and safety responses in the Special Stage (SS) area.

In this event, the TransTRACK Rally Tracking System was used to monitor 45 participants—including rally drivers from India and Spain—during 12 Special Stages held at Tobasari A, Tobasari B, and Bah Butong. All of these stages had a total distance of 231.10 kilometers and were completed over two days. After finishing the entire series of Special Stages, the duo of Musa Rajekshah (Ijeck) and Hervian Sudjono successfully claimed the overall title in FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Round 3 as well as the IMI National Rally Championship (INRC) Round 4 driving a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 from BLA BLA BLA Motorsport. Meanwhile, Ryan Nirwan and Adi Indiarto took second place and secured the title of National Champion in Round 4 of the IMI National Rally Championship (INRC) driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 from TOYOTA GAZOO RACING INDONESIA.

Amid competition that lasts until the finish line, the nature of rally racing—with its long and scattered routes—presents a unique challenge for Race Control. Information regarding the position and condition of vehicles must be available quickly, especially when participants stop or experience an incident in areas that cannot be monitored directly. In such situations, the TransTRACK Rally Tracking System serves as part of the monitoring system that helps Race Control gather information from the course, allowing them to assess the situation more quickly and coordinate safety responses effectively.

TransTRACK Introduces a Rally Tracking System to Enhance Monitoring and Safety at the 2026 North Sumatra Rally

Ahmad Syauki Anas, Clerk of the Course, said that the Rally Tracking System helps overcome the limitations of the previous monitoring system, which relied heavily on radio points. The distance between radio points can reach about 2.5 kilometers, so the position of a vehicle located between those two points cannot always be determined immediately. “With the tracking system that uses cellular networks and satellites—like the one we’re using now—participants can be tracked in real time. If a vehicle stops for even 30 seconds, we can immediately start figuring out what’s going on. This way, we can pinpoint their exact location, and if anything happens, we can quickly take action to ensure the participants’ safety,” said Syauki.

These capabilities are also put to use in real-world situations during the race. When a vehicle is involved in an incident and blocks the track, the Rally Tracking System helps provide information about the vehicle’s condition to Race Control. This information allows race officials to get a clear picture of the situation on the ground and coordinate the necessary response more quickly.

In addition to supporting safety responses, the data and logs generated by the Rally Tracking System can also serve as a source of supporting information for race officials in evaluating an incident and making decisions. However, decisions regarding the implementation of a red flag or the temporary suspension of a Special Stage remain within the authority of race officials in accordance with applicable regulations.

The implementation of the Rally Tracking System at the 2026 North Sumatra Rally is also part of the ongoing development of TransTRACK technology through various rally events. Previously, this system was used at the 2024 APRC in Rambung Sialang and the 2026 Deli Serdang Sprint Rally. In this latest implementation, TransTRACK has once again introduced a number of improvements to the system, particularly in terms of connection stability and user interface. Syauki, who has been following the development of the Rally Tracking System since 2024, has also observed progress in the application of this technology.

“What really impressed us was that after it was used in Tobasari, the display looked great and the connection was clearer. This shows that the TransTRACK team has made excellent progress,” added Syauki.

The development of the Rally Tracking System has also caught the attention of Vicky Chandhok, Chairman of the Stewards, who has been following rally events in Indonesia for about six to seven years. According to him, the tracking technology used in rally events in Indonesia has seen significant advancements compared to a few years ago, when monitoring was still conducted using a more manual and sporadic approach and faced challenges with satellite and cellular connectivity.

“I see major changes, and things are moving in the right direction. This is a significant improvement, and the system currently in use is working very well. The next phase can focus on further development, particularly regarding communication functions and timing integration, including start time. System development must also continue to follow the guidelines and maintain clear communication with the FIA. I greatly appreciate that this technology was created and developed in Indonesia,” said Vicky.

Anggia Meisesari, Founder & CEO of TransTRACK, said that the implementation of the Rally Tracking System at the APRC event served as an opportunity for TransTRACK to demonstrate how technology developed in Indonesia can meet the needs of situations that demand rapid information, reliability, and a focus on safety.

TransTRACK Introduces a Rally Tracking System to Enhance Monitoring and Safety at the 2026 North Sumatra Rally

“In rally racing, every second and every piece of information from the track is crucial. We developed our Rally Tracking System not just to show the vehicles’ positions, but to help Race Control obtain the information needed to understand the situation on the track and respond more quickly. The APRC gives us the opportunity to demonstrate and continue refining the technology we’ve developed in Indonesia,” said Anggia.

According to Anggia, participation in the APRC also marks an important milestone in the development of the TransTRACK Rally Tracking System. The various pieces of feedback received from the organizers and race officials will be used as input to enhance the system’s capabilities in the next phase.

“The APRC marks one of the milestones in the journey of the TransTRACK Rally Tracking System. We will incorporate feedback from organizers and race officials into the next phase of development, with the goal of raising the standards of this technology so that it can contribute more broadly to rally safety, both in Indonesia and throughout the region,” he added.

Feedback received from Race Control and race officials will be incorporated into the development of the TransTRACK Rally Tracking System, including efforts to improve connection reliability and explore integration with communication, timing, and race management functions. This development also opens up opportunities to expand the use of TransTRACK technology in rally organization.

Going forward, TransTRACK hopes that the Rally Tracking System can be used in more rally championships in Indonesia and continue to be developed toward FIA homologation, so that this technology, developed in Indonesia, will have the opportunity to support the organization of rallies in the region.