All systems go for the Rainforest Challenge Global Series Philippines 2018 with official activities starting today, August 23, 2018. With Special Stages traversing the Sacobia River in Mabalacat, the Palakol River in Floridablanca, Arayat, and the surrounding towns in Pampanga, it promises to be one of the toughest races held in the country.
RFC Philippines 2017 Champion and Sto. Tomas, Pampanga Mayor John Sambo is set to defend his title against 45 other competitors who have thrown down the gauntlet and signed up for this year’s event. The winner will receive P100,000 and will represent the Philippines in the Rainforest Challenge Malaysia 2018 in November.
The Rainforest Challenge Global Series Philippines 2018 is made possible by Petron Corporation, Clark Development Corp., Maxxis Tires Philippines, CoffeeLab by Conlins Coffee, Comeup Winch, ARB 4×4 Accessories, Old Man Emu, Romac Trading & Services, Britpart Philippines, LINE-X, CTEK, Bendix, BlueChem, Cebuana Lhuillier, and Redbull.
Ignition.PH is a proud media partner of the Rainforest Challenge Global Series Philippines 2018.
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Some scenes from RFC Malaysia 2017 | Photos by Robby Consunji
Rainforest Challenge Global Series PH 2018 Official Schedule
| August 23, 2018, Thursday | |
| 1 PM – 6 PM | Registration of Officials Distribution of Event Merchandise: Installation of Event Stickers Residencia Romero, San Fernando City, Pampanga |
| 6 PM – 9 PM | Officials & Marshals Briefing and Dinner Residencia Romero, San Fernando City, Pampanga |
| August 24, 2018, Friday | |
| 8 AM – 3 PM | Scrutineering Clark Parade Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone |
| 3 PM – 5 PM | Opening Ceremonies / Flag Off Clark Parade Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone |
| 6 PM – 9 PM | Race Briefing and Dinner Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone |
| August 25, 2018, Saturday | |
| 8 AM – 3 PM | Competition Special Stage (SS) Nos. 1 to 3 Sacobia River Bridge, Mabalacat Pampanga |
| 3 PM | Transport Stage convoy departure for Campsite One Palakol River, Floridablanca, Pampanga |
| 9 PM | Competition Night Special Stage Nos. 4 and 5 Palakol River, Floridablanca, Pampanga |
| August 26, 2018, Sunday | |
| 8 AM – to 3 PM | Competition Special Stage Nos. 6 to 8 Palakol River, Floridablanca, Pampanga |
| 3 PM | Transport Stage convoy departure for Campsite Two Cong Dadong Dam, Arayat, Pampanga |
| 9 PM | Competition Night Special Stage Nos. 9 and 10 Twilight Zone (TZ) option Cong Dadong Dam, Arayat, Pampanga |
| August 27, 2018, Monday | |
| 8 AM – to 3 PM | Competition Special Stage Nos. 11 to plus Cong Dadong Dam, Arayat, Pampanga |
| 3 PM | Transport Stage convoy departure for Clark Freeport Zone |
| 6 PM – 9 PM | Awarding Ceremonies and Dinner Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone |