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What happened in the first leg of 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup

The first race of the season was action-packed

July 20, 2024

A new name and a new look to match. PHOTO BY SAM SURLA

The Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup kicked off last weekend (July 13). This is actually the 10th season of this motorsports program (it was formerly known as the Toyota Vios Cup).

A lot of familiar names graduated to circuit racing. PHOTOS BY SAM SURLA

One of the biggest changes to this season’s format is the focus more on Sprint and Endurance races, with the removal of the Autocross challenge that would be normally reserved for media and influencers.

Yes, the president of TMP will be racing a full season. PHOTOS BY SAM SURLA

But for those from that class who were fast enough in past seasons, they would be participating in the entire season under the new Novice Class. Even more shocking is that TMP president Masando Hashimoto would also be joining the newly promoted racers.

It's always nice to see GR cars being driven in anger. PHOTOS BY SAM SURLA

Apart from the races, owners of GR cars (GR Supra, GR Yaris, and GR86/GT86) were also allowed to unleash their beasts around the track, and two GR86s burned rubber on the track, drifted around by Hanz Jimenez and Dane Cruz.

Lucky audience members also got the chance to ride shotgun and experience drifting in various GR cars.

There was more to do than just simply watch the races for the public. PHOTOS BY SAM SURLA AND TOYOTA

Other activities took place, like various stores and sponsors, the TGR GT Cup experience booth, and even a performance by Autotelic.

The next leg of the TGR Philippine Cup will take place on September 28 at Clark International Speedway.

Here the winners of the respective races:

For the experienced drivers, the racing was tight and exciting. PHOTOS BY SAM SURLA

SPRINT RACE 1

Novice Class

  • 1st – Jamil Lacuna
  • 2nd – Russel Reyes
  • 3rd – Jose Altoveros

Promotional Class

  • 1st – Bong Garbes
  • 2nd – Rex Abrenilla
  • 3rd – Johndale Dy

Sporting Class

  • 1st – Jiro Garbes
  • 2nd – Jarond Mesina
  • 3rd – Danzel Waytan

Super Sporting Class

  • 1st – Red Diwa
  • 2nd – Iñigo Anton
  • 3rd – Russel Cabrera
The novices did pretty well, too. PHOTOS BY SAM SURLA

SPRINT RACE 2

Novice Class

  • 1st – Russel Reyes
  • 2nd – Jamil Lacuna
  • 3rd – John Rey San Diego

Promotional Class

  • 1st – Julia Delos Angeles
  • 2nd – Bong Garbes
  • 3rd – Rex Abrenilla

Sporting Class

  • 1st – Jay Lao
  • 2nd – Danzel Waytan
  • 3rd – Carlo Suarez

Super Sporting Class

  • 1st – Russel Cabrera
  • 2nd – Mikey Keilani Jordan
  • 3rd – Iñigo Anton
We can't wait to see who wins the next leg. PHOTO FROM TOYOTA

ENDURANCE RACE 1

Novice Class

  • 1st – Russel Reyes
  • 2nd – Jamil Lacuna
  • 3rd – Lexi Mendiola

Promotional Class

  • 1st – Julia Delos Angeles
  • 2nd – Bong Garbes
  • 3rd – Rex Abrenilla

Sporting Class

  • 1st – Danzel Waytan
  • 2nd – Jarond Mesina
  • 3rd – Carlo Suarez

Super Sporting Class

  • 1st – Iñigo Anton
  • 2nd – Russel Cabrera
  • 3rd – Ian Rosales

See you next leg?

S
Sam Surla

Sam used to be the youngest member of our editorial team when he was our managing editor. He specialized in photography and videography, but he also happened to like writing about cars a lot.

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