The second Race Weekend of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s premier racing series, is in the books. This leg was held at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
Beyond the usual competition on the racetrack, Race Weekend 2 of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup also served an important purpose: the event became a “rolling laboratory” for testing low-carbon biofuels. TMP is the first car manufacturer to test the use of biofuels for motorsports in the Philippines, and this initiative comes in line with its mission to advance the cause of more sustainable motorsports.
The race cars competing this weekend in the Vios One-Make Races used an E20 bio-ethanol blend, while the Tamaraw One-Make Races used a B5 coco-biodiesel blend. In addition to being low-carbon alternatives, the use of these biofuels supports Philippine energy security and agricultural sector development, as it helps reduce petroleum importation while sourcing biofuel products from feedstock grown by local coconut and sugarcane farmers.
Through testing in extreme motorsports conditions on the racetrack, Toyota continues to evaluate the biofuels’ performance, efficiency, and reliability, and commits to share results with government agencies and key biofuel stakeholders advocating for broader public adoption. Currently, around three-quarters of Toyota and Lexus gasoline models are already E20-compatible, while all Toyota diesel models are B5-compatible.
This biofuel initiative is a major step in Toyota’s multi-pathway approach, which seeks to diversify both powertrain technologies and energy sources in the wider goal of carbon neutrality.
The increased use of and capacity for locally sourced biofuels is a big win for fuel security in the Philippines, as it aims to gradually reduce the country’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. Providing motorists with more sustainable fuel options for common ICE models such as the Vios and Tamaraw is also a big win for the auto industry as a whole. Local farmers also win in this setup as they enjoy increased demand for their locally produced feedstocks that are used in the production of these biofuels.
“Using biofuels matters because first, it helps make our fuel supply more stable. If we can produce more of what we need locally, we are less affected by problems happening far away. Second, it supports our farmers. By using more coconut-based fuel, we create more demand for what they produce,” said TMP President Masando Hashimoto.
Racing for Team TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines are TMP President Masando Hashimoto, Justin “Buzzhype” Santos, Chenee Jimenez, Alex Lim aka BanaweBoy, Enzo Ison, and Will Lucas. Other events that happened during Race Weekend 2 include the GR50 challenge and car club fun runs.
Below is the full list of winners for Race Weekend 2:
SPRINT RACE 3
| LEGACY CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Paolo Ang | Madkart – R Racing |
| 2 | Jher Villar | Precision Speed Racing |
| 3 | Oliver Estrella | Oliver Autoworx |
SPRINT RACE 4
| SUPER SPORTING CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Red Diwa | Toyota Isabela |
| 2 | Alain Gabriel Alzona | Toyota Gensan / Davao Racing |
| 3 | Joaquin Garrido | Obengers Racing |
| SPORTING CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Mike Santos | R Racing |
| 2 | Bern Zaragoza | Resultado Racing |
| 3 | Luigi Co | R Racing – TDG Group |
| TAMARAW CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Iñigo Anton | Obengers Racing |
| 2 | Oliver Aquino | Toyota Bicutan Racing Team |
| 3 | Raymond Cudala | R Racing |
| LEGACY CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Paolo Ang | Madkart – R Racing |
| 2 | Jher Villar | Precision Speed Racing |
| 3 | Oliver Estrella | Oliver Autoworx |
SPRINT RACE 5
| SUPER SPORTING CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Maila Alivia | Toyota Isabela – Edgesport Racing |
| 2 | Michael Bryan Co | R Racing – TDG Group |
| 3 | Red Diwa | Toyota Isabela |
| SPORTING CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Luigi Co | R Racing – TDG Group |
| 2 | Emmanuel Jason Lao | Happy Hotels App |
| 3 | Joshua David Marquez | Obengers Racing |
| TAMARAW CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Iñigo Anton | Obengers Racing |
| 2 | Alain Gabriel Alzona | Toyota Gensan / Davao Racing |
| 3 | Russel Reyes | KAU – ERA Autosport |
SPRINT RACE 6
| SUPER SPORTING CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Red Diwa | Toyota Isabela |
| 2 | Joaquin Garrido | Obengers Racing |
| 3 | Michael Bryan Co | R Racing – TDG Group |
| SPORTING CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Bern Zaragoza | Resultado Racing |
| 2 | Julia De Los Angeles | Obengers Racing |
| 3 | Joshua David Marquez | Obengers Racing |
| TAMARAW CLASS | ||
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Russel Reyes | KAU – ERA Autosport |
| 2 | Iñigo Anton | Obengers Racing |
| 3 | Raymond Cudala | R Racing |
For fans who want more Toyota racing action, the TGR Philippine Cup has two more Race Weekends to look forward to this year:
- Race Weekend 3 at the Batangas Racing Circuit on August 13-15, and
- Race Weekend 4 back at the Clark International Speedway on September 10-12.
With its groundbreaking drive to test biofuels in racing, Race Weekend 2 is a testament to how TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is committed to push the limits and innovate technologies that pave the way for a greener and more sustainable future in both motorsports and mobility.
The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup is brought to you by Official Tire Partner GT Radial, Official Engine Oils Partner Petron RevX and Petron Blaze Racing, and Official Partner TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Academy. In cooperation with MOMO Italy, PIAA, Sparco Philippines, Toyota Financial Services Philippines, Autoplus, ROTA, and VARTA. This event is also supported by 3M, AVT, QUAD, myToyota Wallet, OMP, Tuason Racing Sports Unlimited, Brakes by AutoPerformance, Denso, and GENCHEM. Contributing sponsors are Aguila Auto Glass, Kinto One, and AutoQuix.
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