{"id":71530,"date":"2025-09-11T07:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T23:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=71530"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:19:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:19:13","slug":"toyota-gazoo-racing-philippine-cup-caps-off-2025-season-tamaraw-omr-concept-makes-sprint-race-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/09\/11\/toyota-gazoo-racing-philippine-cup-caps-off-2025-season-tamaraw-omr-concept-makes-sprint-race-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup caps off 2025 season, Tamaraw OMR Concept makes Sprint Race debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 season of Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)\u2019s premier racing series, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup), has come to a close.\u00a0Russel Cabrera\u00a0from Toyota Team Cebu \u2013 Standard Insurance,\u00a0Jesse Garcia\u00a0from Obengers Racing \u2013 Toyota Balintawak, and\u00a0Luis Moreno\u00a0from the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team, secured the overall championship in their respective classes after three race weekends.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The third and final race weekend was held on August 9 at the Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga. This was followed by the awarding of the overall season winners.<\/p>\n

The Tamaraw one-make-race (OMR) concept made its circuit debut in the\u00a0Tamaraw Sprint Race Exhibition\u00a0during the race weekend, where former Vios Cup champions\u00a0Allan Uy,\u00a0Daniel Miranda,\u00a0Estefano Rivera,\u00a0John Dizon, and GR Development Driver\u00a0Aaron Guevara\u00a0got behind the wheel to push the locally made Tamaraw to the limits. The concept vehicle logged an average lap time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds, similar to the Vios CVT OMRs used by the Novice Class. It further showcased its capabilities as a racing vehicle when it crossed the finish line faster than a GR 86 and Vios OMR Legacy Class car during the\u00a0Drag Race.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the Tamaraw OMR Concept\u2019s debut in Race Weekend 2, we\u2019ve made significant upgrades focused on safety and handling. As the first country to develop an OMR vehicle, it\u2019s challenging and we have a lot of work ahead of us, but so far, we are impressed with the performance of the Tamaraw this weekend,\u201d shared TMP GR Section Supervisor JC Gaon.<\/p>\n

The race weekend was filled with other thrilling activities, such as the return of the\u00a0Endurance Race, where TMP President Masando Hashimoto secured his maiden win. Vios OMR racers also went head-to-head in the\u00a0Sprint Race, while owners of the GR Yaris, GR Supra and GR 86 battled it out in the\u00a0Club Race.<\/p>\n

It was also during the race weekend where the\u00a0TGR Philippines eSports GT Championship 2025, TMP\u2019s premier e-motorsports tournament, kicked off its qualifiers. Participants logged in their fastest times for a chance to move up to the next round and become the next sim racing champion.<\/p>\n

To round up the weekend, local pop and alternative rock band Over October serenaded the crowd with their hit songs before the official announcement of winners.<\/p>\n

Below is the full list of Race Weekend 3 winners:<\/p>\n

RACE 1: SPRINT RACE 6<\/b><\/p>\n

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SUPER SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I\u00f1igo Anton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Obengers Racing \u2013 Toyota Balintawak<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Red Diwa<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Isabela<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Russel Cabrera<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Team Cebu \u2013 Standard Insurance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Raymond Cudala<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mike Santos<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jamil Lacuna<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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NOVICE CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Luis Moreno<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Masando Hashimoto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Reph Bangsil<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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LEGACY CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Julian Colvin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Oliver Aquino<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Tech7 Project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Paolo Ang<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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RACE 2: SPRINT RACE 7<\/b><\/p>\n

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SUPER SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Michael Bryan Co<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Maila Alivia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Isabela<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Red Diwa<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Isabela<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jamil Lacuna<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jesse Garcia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Obengers Racing \u2013 Toyota Balintawak<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Darrel Garbes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Inbox Racing \u2013 Toyota San Fernando<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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NOVICE CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Luis Moreno<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

John Rey San Diego<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Reph Bangsil<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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LEGACY CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Oliver Aquino<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tech7 Project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Julian Colvin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Paolo Ang<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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RACE 3: ENDURANCE RACE 2<\/b><\/p>\n

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SUPER SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Alain Gabriel Alzona<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota General Santos \u2013 Motul Infiniteserv Racing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Michael Bryan Co<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Maila Alivia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Isabela<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Mike Santos<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jamil Lacuna<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jiro Garbes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Inbox Racing \u2013 Toyota San Fernando<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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NOVICE CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Masando Hashimoto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Luis Moreno<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

John Rey San Diego<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The end of Race Weekend 3 was followed by the overall awarding of the 2025 season winners. Below is the full list of winners for the 2025 TGR Philippine Cup:<\/p>\n

2025 SEASON WINNERS<\/b><\/p>\n

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\n

SUPER SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Russel Cabrera<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Team Cebu \u2013 Standard Insurance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Alain Gabriel Alzona<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota General Santos \u2013 Motul Infiniteserv Racing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Michael Bryan Co<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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SPORTING CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jesse Garcia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Obengers Racing \u2013 Toyota Balintawak<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Russel Reyes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Raymond Cudala<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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NOVICE CLASS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Name<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Luis Moreno<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Masando Hashimoto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

John Rey San Diego<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

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TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Team<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Obengers Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

R Racing \u2013 Toyota Dagupan Group \u2013 MADkart<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Toyota Team Cebu \u2013 Standard Insurance 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cIt has been a thrilling year. From the introduction of the Legacy Class during Race Weekend 1 to the unforgettable Race Weekend 2 city street race and sprint race debut of the Tamaraw OMR Concept during Race Weekend 3, we can say the 2025 season is one for the books. We would like to thank all the racers, racing teams, sponsors, media partners, fans, and everyone else who made this racing series possible. Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines will continue to bring more exciting activities. We hope you look forward to them,\u201d shared TMP Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services Andy Ty.<\/p>\n

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup is sanctioned by the\u00a0Automobile Association Philippines\u00a0and is brought to you by Official Fuel & Lubricants Partner\u00a0Petron\u00a0and Official Tire Partner\u00a0GT Radial.<\/p>\n

This event is also supported by Official Timekeeper\u00a0Seiko, Toyota Financial Services, Tuason Racing School, AVT, 3M, Denso, Vinyl Frog Premier Vehicle Wraps, OMP, ROTA, Autoplus, PIAA, AutoQuix, Bebang Halo-Halo, Sparco, myTOYOTA Wallet\u00a0and\u00a0Kinto One.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSince the Tamaraw OMR Concept\u2019s debut in Race Weekend 2, we\u2019ve made significant upgrades focused on safety and handling. As the first country to develop an OMR vehicle, it\u2019s challenging and we have a lot of work ahead of us, but so far, we are impressed with the performance of the Tamaraw this weekend,\u201d shared TMP GR Section Supervisor JC Gaon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":71531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[637],"tags":[628,1367],"class_list":["post-71530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motoring-2","tag-motoring","tag-toyota"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71530"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71532,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71530\/revisions\/71532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}