Here are the winners of the 2024 Petron PH Overland Expedition

The organizers of the Petron Philippine Overland Expedition 2024 (PHLOX) have officially announced the winners of the aforementioned off-road contest which came to completion on February 24, 2024. 

The 2024 PHLOX took on the challenging jungle terrain of Quezon and Aurora

Clinching overall victory at this year’s 2024 PHLOX was Team MYTTires x FredGarage x GibaPH (Team 119). They are comprised of Jassoren Flores, Kap. Jess Mendoza, and Niko Soria as drivers, and Carl Sabariaga, Joel Reyes, and Fred Garcia as co-drivers, together with Jayson Mendoza as support crew. 

The champions were followed by Team Ironman Pampanga in second place, and Team Siga 4x4 in third place. 

Champion: Team MYTTires x FredGarage x GibaPH

Of note, this was a four-day contest that traversed very harsh jungle terrain in seven timed stages. The teams likewise had to complete a grueling 40-hour jungle crossing challenge starting from General Nakar, Quezon to Masanga Point, Dingalan Aurora. In its entirety, this expedition was designed to test the team’s off-road skills. 

The winners were determined via a scoring system that evaluated their performance in the timed stages and various team tasks. The said team tasks were commenced in various campsites scattered across the 120-km-long expedition route. These included vehicle repair, vehicle recovery, a night driving challenge, and a jungle survival challenge, among others. 

2nd place: Team Ironman Pampanga

Team MYTTires x FredGarage x GibaPH, which was the top team, received a total of 970 points, while Team Ironman Pampanga managed to get 958 points. Team Siga 4x4 which came in third meanwhile, received 852 points. 

The PHOLX 2024 Champion brought home a Php 500,000 cash prize, while the second-placer received Php 200,000. The team in third place meanwhile, got to take home Php 100,000.  

While the competition between the teams is a given, it is noteworthy to mention the strength of camaraderie they displayed during the race. One such example is Jassoren Flores of Team 119 who aided another team in dealing with a mud pit immediately after finishing the 40-hour jungle crossing challenge. 

3rd place: Team Siga 4x4 

Team Gensan X CDO, who had to return to the off-road competition’s starting point due to a “logistical dilemma”, likewise helped another team they encountered on their return journey. 

With all that said, General Nakar lived up to its reputation of being one of the most challenging trails in the Philippines. But despite that, these off-roaders successfully showcased their skills, their mettle, and their sportsmanship. 

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