2024 Toyota GR PH Cup 2nd leg scheduled this weekend

The second leg of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup this weekend.

Slated at the Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat Pampanga on Saturday (September 28), the motorsport event is expected to provide a fun day at the tracks.

“Anchored on the spirit of fun to drive, TMP continues its mission to provide Filipinos with ever-better cars through motorsports, where racers and race cars alike are pushed to the limits for better,” TMP noted.

In a statement, the company also hinted that the new name for the competition (then known as the Vios Cup) will possibly lead to more Toyota cars making their racetrack debut in the future.

Just like the initial leg, the TGR Philippine Cup’s upcoming race weekend will have two formats: Sprint (a 12-lap or 30-minute contest) and Endurance (a 1.5-hour competition).

On board their respective one-make-race Vios units, driver-participants will compete against each other under four categories (Novice, Promotional, Sporting, and Super Sporting).

Competing in the Novice Class is TMP President Masando Hashimoto, who made his racing debut during the initial leg. He will be joined by graduates of the Autocross Challenge Reph Bangsil, Lexi Mendiola, media drivers John Rey San Diego, Jamil Lacuna, Jose Altoveros, and Pablo Salapantan, as well as sim racer Russel Reyes (who placed third at the recently-concluded 2024 TGR Gran Turismo Cup-Philippines).

Ryan Agoncillo and Troy Montero shall return to track under the Team TGR Philippines banner and will vie for podium finishes in the Sporting and Super Sporting categories, respectively. The two will face a tough competition as they will compete against seasoned racers in the country.

Meanwhile, Toyota car clubs will be given a chance to drive around the track while fans of the GR Supra, GR 86, and GR Yaris can enjoy the sound of engines roaring and the sight of speeding cars.

Further, professional drifters will conduct an exhibition using the GR 86 and will give select viewers at the grandstand to ride shotgun with them.

Those who are into virtual racing may test their skills at the TGR GT Cup experience booth. The player who will set the fastest time will get to bring home a prize. 

On ther hand, fans who want to get legit GR threads may check out the official merchandise on sale at the event.

A special live stage will round off the weekend race — with the admission free of charge.

“The fun never stops with Toyota Gazoo Racing,” TMP Vice President for Marketing Services Department Elvin Luciano said.

“As we continue to help develop motorsports in the country through events such as the TGR Philippine Cup, we hope fans find more reasons to enjoy and experience for themselves the thrill of the tracks,” he added.

The Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup was made in partnership with Petron (official fuel and lubricants partner) and GT Radial (official tire partner), and in cooperation Seiko (official timekeeper). The event is also supported by Toyota Financial Services Philippines, myTOYOTA Wallet, Denso, AVT, 3M, ROTA, Tuason Racing, OMP, and Kinto One.

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