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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is racing again, with its 10th season motorsports started with the first race weekend of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The thrill-filled event saw thousands of spectators at the Clark International Speedway as more than 30 racers battled it out on track for the sprint and endurance races.
During the opening ceremony, TMP President, Masando Hashimoto, revealed that he would be participating as a racer under the Novice Class – a new circuit racing class that gathers winners and top performers from the Autocross Challenge. He was joined by influencers, Lexi Mendiola, and, Reph Bangsil, media racers, Jamil Lacuna, Jose Altoveros, Pablo Salapantan, and John Ray San Diego, and sim racer, Russel Reyes.
Seasoned racers under the Promotional, Sporting, and Super Sporting classes also returned to the track to bring adrenaline-pumping action with 2024 newcomers.
Battling it out in wet weather
The morning saw racers driving under sunny skies, while the afternoon was met with rain showers. The differing weather conditions put both racers and cars to the test, providing fans with high-octane wheel-to-wheel battles.
Four-wheeled showstoppers were also on track as car club members took to the speedway their GR performance vehicles for the Car Club Track Day. This was followed by a driving exhibition by drifters, Hanz Jimenez, and Dane Cruz.
A select few from the public were also given the exciting opportunity to ride shotgun and experience being drifted on the track. Freebies were also up for grabs at the sponsors’ booths and TGR GT Cup experience booth.
The race weekend was capped by performances by Filipino band, Autotelic, raffles for the public, and the succeeding awarding of winners.
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 second race weekend of the TGR Philippine Cup on September 28, 2024 for more exhilarating action.
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