Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has concluded the second race weekend of its premier motorsports program, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The event, held on September 28 at the Clark International Speedway, was a thrilling spectacle for all. Spectators and racing fans watched as racers with varying backgrounds fiercely competed in the sprint and endurance races, delivering heart-pumping action on the track.
During the opening ceremony, TMP President Masando Hashimoto shared his passion and excitement of getting behind the wheel of a race car as he continues to race under the Novice Class.
“I am reminded of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda’s rallying cry of “We Love Cars” and can confidently say that motorsports is well and alive in the Philippines, and it will only get bigger with your support and passion,” he shared.
Seasoned racers under the Promotional, Sporting, and Super Sporting classes returned to the track once again to fight and claim the top spot in one of the races.
Numerous overtakes occurred throughout the races to put audiences on the edge of their seats.
Throughout the day, racers navigated sunny conditions during the morning session, while the afternoon brought overcast skies. Shifting weather challenged drivers to showcase their skill and bravery, delivering adrenaline-pumping action and intense, bumper-to-bumper racing for the fans.
For Race Weekend 2, two sprint races and an endurance race took place.
Here is the full list of winners:
Race 1: Sprint Race 3
- Novice Class
- Jamil Lacuna
- Pablo Salapantan
- Russel Reyes
- Promotional Class
- Ryan Agoncillo
- Bong Garbes (Inbox - Toyota San Fernando)
- Rex Abrenilla (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Sporting Class
- Kody Ng
- Raymond Cudala (R Racing Team)
- Jesse Garcia (Toyota North EDSA / Otis - Obengers Racing Team)
- Super Sporting Class
- Inigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak - Obengers Racing Team)
- Red Diwa (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
- Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu)
Race 2: Sprint Race 4
- Novice Class
- Russel Reyes
- Jamil Lacuna
- John Rey San Diego
- Promotional Class
- Johndale Dy (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Bong Garbes (Inbox - Toyota San Fernando)
- Mike Santos (R Racing Team)
- Sporting Class
- Raymond Cudala (R Racing Team)
- Jay Lao (Happy Hotels Racing Team)
- Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing)
- Super Sporting Class
- Inigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak - Obengers Racing Team)
- Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Royce Sarmiento (RMS Cars Racing Team)
Race 3: Endurance Race 2
- Novice Class
- Russel Reyes
- Reph Bangsil
- John Rey San Diego
- Promotional Class
- Bong Garbes (Inbox - Toyota San Fernando)
- Rex Abrenilla (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Julia de los Angeles (Toyota Marilao / San Jose Del Monte - Obengers Racing Team)
- Sporting Class
- Jiro Garbes (Inbox - Toyota San Fernando)
- Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing)
- Kody Ng
- Super Sporting Class
- Inigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak - Obengers Racing Team)
- Red Diwa (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
- Maila Avila (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
The track was brought to life with the roar of engines as car club members showcased their GR performance vehicles during the Car Club Track Day. The excitement continued on with thrilling hot laps and a captivating driving exhibition by renowned drifters Hanz Jimenez and Dane Cruz.
Lucky attendees from the public had the chance to ride shotgun and experience the adrenaline rush of drifting firsthand. Visitors also enjoyed various giveaways at the sponsors’ booths and engaged in the TGR GT Cup experience booth.
The race weekend concluded on a high note with a live performance by Filipino singer Barbie Almalbis, followed by the awarding ceremony for the event’s winners which drew attention from the crowd as new winners stood on the podium.
Racing fans can look forward to the final race weekend of the TGR Philippine Cup on November 9, 2024, for an exciting finale.
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