Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup sparks thrills at Clark Speedway with epic sprint, endurance races

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently wrapped up the second race weekend of its flagship motorsports program, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup.

Held on Sept. 28 at the Clark International Speedway, the event was a heart-stopping spectacle for all, TMP said in a statement. Spectators and racing enthusiasts witnessed racers from diverse backgrounds battle fiercely in both sprint and endurance races, delivering exhilarating on-track action.

During the opening ceremony, TMP president Masando Hashimoto shared his enthusiasm for motorsports, expressing his excitement about racing in the Novice Class.

TMP resident Masando Hashimoto addresses spectators during his opening remarks/ Contributed photo

‘Motorsports well and alive’

“I am reminded of Toyota Motor Corp. Chair Akio Toyoda’s rallying cry, ‘We Love Cars,’ and I can confidently say that motorsports is well and alive in the Philippines. It will only continue to grow with your support and passion,” Hashimoto remarked.

Seasoned racers from the Promotional, Sporting, and Super Sporting classes returned to the track, each vying for the top spot in their respective categories.

Numerous overtakes throughout the races kept audiences on the edge of their seats/ Contributed photo

As the day unfolded, racers faced sunny conditions in the morning, while overcast skies and shifting weather in the afternoon tested their skills and adaptability. The unpredictable elements made for thrilling, bumper-to-bumper racing that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Racers who took part in the second race weekend are all smiles during the awarding ceremony/ Contributed photo

Winning racers

For Race Weekend 2, two sprint races and an endurance race took place. Below are the full list of winners:

Race 1: Sprint Race 3

In the Novice Class, Jamil Lacuna from Toyota Gazoo Racing PH claimed first place, followed by his teammates Pablo Salapantan in second and Russel Reyes in third, securing an all-Toyota Gazoo podium.

In the Promotional Class, Ryan Agoncillo of Toyota Gazoo Racing PH took the top spot. Bong Garbes from Inbox-Toyota San Fernando finished second, with Rex Abrenilla from Toyota Team Cebu rounding out the podium in third.

The Sporting Class saw Kody Ng from Toyota Gazoo Racing PH cross the finish line in first place. He was followed by Raymond Cudala of R Racing Team in second and Jesse Garcia from Toyota North Edsa / Otis-Obengers Racing Team in third.

In the Super Sporting Class, Iñigo Anton of Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team emerged victorious. Red Diwa from JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela finished second, while Russel Cabrera of Toyota Team Cebu claimed third place.

Race 2: Sprint Race 4

In the Novice Class, Russel Reyes of Toyota Gazoo Racing PH took the win, with Jamil Lacuna also from Toyota Gazoo Racing PH in second, and John Rey San Diego securing third to complete another Toyota Gazoo Racing PH sweep.

For the Promotional Class, Johndale Dy of Toyota Team Cebu clinched first place. Bong Garbes from Inbox – Toyota San Fernando finished second, and Mike Santos from R Racing Team took third.

In the Sporting Class, Raymond Cudala from R Racing Team took first place. Jay Lao of Happy Hotels Racing Team came in second, and Alain Alzona of Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing finished in third.

In the Super Sporting Class, Iñigo Anton of Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team once again claimed victory. Russel Cabrera of Toyota Team Cebu took second, while Royce Sarmiento of RMS Cars Racing Team finished third.

Race 3: Endurance Race 2

In the Novice Class, Russel Reyes from Toyota Gazoo Racing PH dominated the race, with Reph Bangsil and John Rey San Diego, both from the same team, finishing second and third respectively.

For the Promotional Class, Bong Garbes from Inbox – Toyota San Fernando secured the top position. Rex Abrenilla of Toyota Team Cebu took second place, while Julia de los Angeles from Toyota Marilao / San Jose Del Monte – Obengers Racing Team finished third.

In the Sporting Class, Jiro Garbes from Inbox – Toyota San Fernando crossed the finish line first. Alain Alzona from Toyota General Santos Chooks-To-Go Racing came in second, with Kody Ng from Toyota Gazoo Racing PH taking third.

In the Super Sporting Class, Iñigo Anton from Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team triumphed again, with Red Diwa from JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela securing second and Maila Avila, also from JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela, finishing third.

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

Drifting exhibition

The excitement extended beyond the competition, as the Car Club Track Day brought the track to life with the roar of engines, with car club members showcasing their GR performance vehicles. Fans were further treated to thrilling hot laps and an impressive drifting exhibition by renowned drifters Hanz Jimenez and Dane Cruz.

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