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.
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
1 – Jamil Lacuna
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
2 – Pablo Salapantan
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
3 – Russel Reyes
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
PROMOTIONAL CLASS
1 – Ryan Agoncillo
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
2 – Bong Garbes
Team: Inbox-Toyota San Fernando
3 -Rex Abrenilla
Team: Toyota Team Cebu
SPORTING CLASS
1 – Kody Ng
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
2 – Raymond Cudala
R Racing Team
3 – Jesse Garcia
Team: Toyota North Edsa / Otis-Obengers Racing Team
SUPER SPORTING CLASS
1 – Iñigo Anton
Team: Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing team
2 – Red Diwa
Team: JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela
3 – Russel Cabrera
Team: Toyota Team Cebu
RACE 2: SPRINT RACE 4
NOVICE CLASS
1 – Russel Reyes
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
2 – Jamil Lacuna
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
3 – John Rey San Diego
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
PROMOTIONAL CLASS
1 – Johndale Dy
Team: Toyota Team Cebu
2 – Bong Garbes
Team: Inbox – Toyota San Fernando
3 – Mike Santos
Team: R Racing Team
SPORTING CLASS
1 – Raymond Cudala
Team: R Racing Team
2 – Jay Lao
Team: Happy Hotels Racing Team
3 – Alain Alzona
Team: Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing
SUPER SPORTING CLASS
1 – Iñigo Anton
Team: Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team
2 – Russel Cabrera
Team: Toyota Team Cebu
3 – Royce Sarmiento
Team: RMS Cars Racing Team
RACE 3: ENDURANCE RACE 2
NOVICE CLASS
1- Russel Reyes
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
2 – Reph Bangsil
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
3 – John Rey San Diego
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
PROMOTIONAL CLASS
1 – Bong Garbes
Team: Inbox – Toyota San Fernando
2 – Rex Abrenilla
Team: Toyota Team Cebu
3 – Julia de los Angeles
Team: Toyota Marilao / San Jose Del Monte – Obengers Racing Team
SPORTING CLASS
1 – Jiro Garbes
Team: Inbox – Toyota San Fernando
2 – Alain Alzona
Team: Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing
3 – Kody Ng
Team: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
SUPER SPORTING CLASS
1 – Iñigo Anton
Team: Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team
2 – Red Diwa
Team: JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela
3 – Maila Avila
Team: 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.
The second race weekend of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup is brought to you by Official Fuel Parter Petron and Official Tire Partner GT Radial, and in cooperation with Official Timekeeper Seiko. This event is also supported by Toyota Financial Services Philippines, myTOYOTA Wallet, Denso, AVT, 3M, ROTA, Tuason Racing, OMP, and Kinto One.
Racing fans can look forward to the final race weekend of the TGR Philippine Cup on November 9, 2024, for an exciting finale.
For more information on the TGR Philippine Cup, visit https://toyota.com.ph/tgrphilippines. Follow TOYOTA GAZOO Racing on Facebook and Instagram and TMP’s official pages—Toyota Motor Philippines on Facebook and Instagram, ToyotaMotorPH on Twitter, and join the Viber community at Toyota PH for updates.
