Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded the 2024 season of its annual motorsports series, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). Racing prodigy Iñigo Anton from Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team, back-to-back champ Alain Alzona from Toyota General Santos – Chooks-To-Go Racing Team, consistent top performer Bong Garbes from Inbox – Toyota San Fernando, and sim racer turned circuit racer Russel Reyes secured wins in their respective classes after three race weekends.
With tension high in the air and bigger points at stake, the Sprint Race for the Novice and Promotional classes went underway, with Lexi Mendiola and Johndale Dy in pole position for the Novice and Promotional classes, respectively. Grid positions were reversed based on the results of the previous sprint race.
After a heated battle which saw lots of contact on track, Pablo Salapantan came out on top for the Novice Class, followed by John Rey San Diego in second, and Russel Reyes in third. Bong Garbes, meanwhile, took the win in the Promotional Class, with Ryan Agoncillo, who led the second half of the race but was handed a one-place grid penalty after causing a collision, in second place. Dy rounded up the Promotional Class podium in third.
The Sprint Race for the Sporting and Super Sporting classes followed right after, with Danzel Waytan in pole position for the Sporting Class, and Royce Sarmiento for the Super Sporting Class.
Waytan managed to convert his pole position into a win by defending well against other racers in the Sporting Class. Jay Lao and Alain Alzona completed the podium in second and third, respectively.
In the Super Sporting Class, Russel Cabrera sealed his win after taking the lead into turn one and creating a gap to separate himself from the rest of the pack. Mikey Keilani Jordan followed in second after a tight battle with Iñigo Anton, who finished in third.
In the Super Sporting Class, Russel Cabrera sealed his win after taking the lead into turn one and creating a gap to separate himself from the rest of the pack. Mikey Keilani Jordan followed in second after a tight battle with Iñigo Anton, who finished in third.
All the classes were grouped together for the Endurance Race, putting 34 racers on the grid. The Super Sporting Class made up the front of the grid, followed by the Sporting Class, Promotional Class, and the Novice Class. The starting grid was based on the finishing order of the sprint races.
The 1.5-hour race proved to be a challenge, with the hot temperatures putting a toll on both racers and cars. Racers are required to do a mandatory pit stop, so strategy was also key to getting an advantage in the race. Driven by the thrill of the competition, racers pushed their limits to try and secure a place on the podium for the Endurance Race.
Iñigo Anton emerged victorious after making his way to the front of the Super Sporting Class in a series of masterful overtakes. He is followed by Russel Cabrera in second, who led most of the first half of the race. Rounding up the podium was Maila Alivia in third.
In the Sporting Class, Alain Alzona took first place, with Jesse Garcia in second and Paolo Ayo in third.
Bong Garbes dominated the Promotional Class with a consistent drive. Julia Delos Angeles clinched a place on the podium after getting her elbows out and overtaking a few cars to finish second place. Ryan Agoncillo completed the podium in third.
The Novice Class saw Jamil Lacuna crossing the finish line in first place, followed by Reph Bangsil and Russel Reyes in second and third, respectively.
Here are the winners for the third round of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup:
Race 1 Sprint Race 5
Novice Class
Novice Class
Novice Class
- Jamil Lacuna
- Russel Reyes
- Pablo Salapantan
- Bong Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
- Mike Santos (R Racing Team)
- Miguel Abano (DRQ Motorsport)
- Darrel Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
- Paolo Ayo (Paolo’s Cake and Pastries – Edgesport Racing)
- Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Chooks-To-Go Racing Team)
- Red Diwa (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
- Iñigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team)
- Maila Alivia (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
Novice Class
- Pablo Salapantan
- John Rey San Diego
- Russel Reyes
- Bong Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
- Ryan Agoncillo
- Johndale Dy (Toyota Team Cebu)
Sporting Class
- Danzel Waytan (JD Motorsports – Ribbon Arc)
- Jay Lao (Happy Hotels)
- Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Chooks-To-Go Racing Team)
- Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Mikey Keilani Jordan (Jordan Racing)
- Iñigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team)
Novice Class
- Jamil Lacuna
- Reph Bangsil
- Russel Reyes
- Bong Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
- Julia Delos Angeles (Toyota San Jose Del Monte – Obengers Racing Team)
- Ryan Agoncillo
- Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Chooks-To-Go Racing Team)
- Jesse Garcia (Toyota North EDSA / Otis – Obengers Racing Team)
- Paolo Ayo (Paolo’s Cakes and Pastries – Edgesport Racing)
- Iñigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team)
- Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Maila Alivia (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
The list of season winners for the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup are:
2024 Season Winners
Novice Class
Novice Class
- Russel Reyes
- Jamil Lacuna
- John Rey San Diego
- Bong Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
- Julia Delos Reyes (Toyota San Fernando Del Monte – Obengers Racing Team)
- Rex Abrenilla (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Chooks-To-Go Racing
- Danzel Waytan (JD Motorsport – Ribbon Arc)
- Jarond Mesina (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Iñigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team)
- Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu)
- Red Diwa (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
- Obengers Racing Team
- JBT Racing Team
- Toyota Team Cebu Alpha
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