A brief history. North Sumatra has held 2 World Rally Championships (WRC), precisely in the area of Aek Nauli near Lake Toba. WRC in 1996 & 1997 was a milestone for rally sports in Indonesia. Several participants from abroad such as Carloz Sainz, Tommi Makinen, Colin McRae, and many more participated in this championship. The winner at the 1996 & 1997 WRC in Indonesia was Carloz Sainz. The latest international championship is the 2026 APRC Round 3, which is a rally championship for the Asia Pacific region. It was held in TOBA PULP plantation area.