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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup thrills fans in Race Weekend 2 of the 2024 Season

By Paolo
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October 7, 2024

October 4, 2024 – 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 (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  2. Pablo Salapantan (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  3. Russel Reyes (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)

PROMOTIONAL CLASS

  1. Ryan Agoncillo (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  2. Bong Garbes (Inbox-Toyota San Fernando)
  3. Rex Abrenilla (Toyota Team Cebu)

SPORTING CLASS

  1. Kody Ng (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  2. Raymond Cudala (R Racing Team)
  3. Jesse Garcia (Toyota North Edsa / Otis-Obengers Racing Team)

SUPER SPORTING CLASS

  1. Iñigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing team)
  2. Red Diwa (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
  3. Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu)

RACE 2: SPRINT RACE 4

NOVICE CLASS

  1. Russel Reyes (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  2. Jamil Lacuna (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  3. John Rey San Diego (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)

PROMOTIONAL CLASS

  1. Johndale Dy (Toyota Team Cebu)
  2. Bong Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
  3. Mike Santos (R Racing Team)

SPORTING CLASS

  1. Raymond Cudala (R Racing Team)
  2. Jay Lao (Happy Hotels Racing Team)
  3. Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing)

SUPER SPORTING CLASS

  1. Iñigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team)
  2. Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu)
  3. Royce Sarmiento (RMS Cars Racing Team)

RACE 3: ENDURANCE RACE 2

NOVICE CLASS

  1. Russel Reyes (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  2. Reph Bangsil (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)
  3. John Rey San Diego (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)

PROMOTIONAL CLASS

  1. Bong Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
  2. Rex Abrenilla (Toyota Team Cebu)
  3. Julia de los Angeles (Toyota Marilao / San Jose Del Monte – Obengers Racing Team)

SPORTING CLASS

  1. Jiro Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando)
  2. Alain Alzona (Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing)
  3. Kody Ng (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH)

SUPER SPORTING CLASS

  1. Iñigo Anton (Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team)
  2. Red Diwa (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)
  3. Maila Avila (JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela)

TMP President Masando Hashimoto and Executive Vice President for Marketing Division Jose Maria Atienza with the Endurance Race 2 Novice Class winners

Endurance Race 2 Promotional Class winners

Endurance Race 2 Sporting Class winners

Endurance Race 2 Super Sporting Class winners

Drifters Dane Cruz and Hanz Jimenez took lucky fans out for a shotgun ride

A GR Yaris owner takes their performance vehicle out on the track for the Car Club Track Day

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.

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