Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) hosted another successful race weekend at the Clark International Speedway for the second leg of its premier motorsports program, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The action-packed event was held on September 28, 2024. 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.
In his opening remarks, 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 to race for the coveted podium. Participants were blessed with good weather as the racers navigated in sunny conditions during the morning session, and overcast skies in the afternoon.
Here is the full list of winners:
RACE 1: SPRINT RACE 3
NOVICE CLASS
Rank
Name
Team
1
Jamil Lacuna
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
2
Pablo Salapantan
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
3
Russel Reyes
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
PROMOTIONAL CLASS
Rank
Name
Team
1
Ryan Agoncillo
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing PH
2
Bong Garbes
Inbox-Toyota San Fernando
3
Rex Abrenilla
Toyota Team Cebu
SPORTING CLASS
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
1
Johndale Dy
Toyota Team Cebu
2
Bong Garbes
Inbox – Toyota San Fernando
3
Mike Santos
R Racing Team
SPORTING CLASS
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
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
Rank
Name
Team
1
Iñigo Anton
Toyota Balintawak – Obengers Racing Team
2
Red Diwa
JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela
3
Maila Avila
JBT Racing / Toyota Isabela
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.
Barbie Almalbis in the house!
The second race weekend of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup is brought to you by Official Fuel Partner Petron and Official Tire Partner GT Radial, 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.
The third and final race weekend is scheduled for November 9, 2024.
