TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup: Fans Thrilled at Race Weekend 2 of the 2024 Season

By motoph admin on October 7, 2024

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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has wrapped up the second race weekend of its premier motorsports program, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). Held on September 28 at the Clark International Speedway, this event was a thrilling spectacle for all, attracting spectators and racing fans eager to witness fierce competition among racers from various backgrounds in both sprint and endurance races.

During the opening ceremony, TMP President Masando Hashimoto expressed his enthusiasm for motorsports and his own experiences racing in 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.

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The day featured seasoned racers competing in the Promotional, Sporting, and Super Sporting classes, all vying for the top spot. Participants faced a mix of sunny morning conditions and overcast skies in the afternoon, challenging their skills and bravery as they delivered adrenaline-pumping action and intense bumper-to-bumper racing for the fans.

*TMP President Masando Hashimoto addresses spectators during his opening remarks*

Race Weekend 2 consisted of two sprint races and an endurance race, with the full list of winners as follows:

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 excitement of the day was further amplified as car club members showcased their GR performance vehicles during the Car Club Track Day. Attendees enjoyed thrilling hot laps and captivating driving exhibitions by renowned drifters Hanz Jimenez and Dane Cruz, with lucky fans experiencing the adrenaline rush of drifting firsthand.

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The event concluded with a live performance by Filipino singer Barbie Almalbis, followed by an awarding ceremony for the winners, celebrating the spirit of motorsports and the vibrant community surrounding the TGR Philippine Cup.