Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has concluded the second leg of the 2023 Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup. After a high-octane weekend at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) last September 9, the company has recognized the winners from each category.
The Vios Cup round 2 has been concluded
In the Circuit Championship category, the champion of the promotional class was Jarond Mesina from Toyota Team Cebu. The Sporting Class and Super Sporting Class saw Jiro Garbes (Inbox – Toyota San Fernando) and Joaquin Garrido (Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team) cross the line first, respectively.
In the Autocross Challenge, Lyka Tan from Carmudi topped the all-female podium in the promotional media class, while Wowie Go finished first in the sporting media class. Ezra Domingo bested the promotional influencer class, while Reph Bangsil was P1 in the sporting influencer class.
The podium finishers were announced
During the race, the Toyota Tamaraw concept graced the CIS as a safety car. For the uninitiated, the concept is a preview of the next-gen iteration of the nameplate, with production expected to begin locally in 2024.
The TGR Philippines team also showcased its racers’ driving skills for a special Autocross Challenge featuring the Corolla Altis GR-S HEV. In the end, it was Milo Rivera who was hailed champion.
Toyota Tamaraw concept
For the complete list of podium finishers in each category, you can check out the list below:
Circuit Championship
| Promotional Class | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Jarond Mesina | Toyota Team Cebu |
| 2 | Alain Alzona | Toyota General Santos – Chooks to Go Racing Team |
| 3 | Bong Garbes | Inbox – Toyota San Fernando |
| Sporting Class | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Jiro Garbes | Inbox – Toyota San Fernando |
| 2 | Russel Cabrera | Toyota Team Cebu |
| 3 | Maila Alivia | JBT Racing/Toyota Isabela |
| Super Sporting Class | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Joaquin Garrido | Toyota North EDSA – Obengers Racing Team |
| 2 | Bryan Co | R Racing Team |
| 3 | Red Diwa | JBT Racing/Toyota Isabela |
Autocross Challenge
| Promotional Media Class | |
| Rank | Name |
| 1 |
Lyka Tan – Carmudi |
| 2 |
Pattice Tenorio – Zigwheels |
| 3 |
Mica de los Reyes – Philippine Star |
| Sporting Media Class | |
| Rank | Name |
| 1 |
Wowie Go – C! Magazine |
| 2 |
Ronald Delos Reyes – Philippines Daily Inquirer |
| 3 |
John Rey San Diego – Autocar Philippines |
| Promotional Influencer Class | |
| Rank | Name |
| 1 |
Ezra Domingo |
| 2 |
Bianca Yao |
| 3 |
Genesis Redido |
| Sporting Influencer Class | |
| Rank | Name |
| 1 |
Reph Bangsil |
| 2 |
Migy Romulo |
| 3 |
Lexi Mendiola |
TMP will hold the third and final leg of the TGR Vios Cup on November 11, 2023.
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