Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country recognized the talented racers to come out of the latest Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) tryouts. The event was held last November 18, are meant to help HPI discover and ultimately, nurture the next generation of motorcycle racing talents.
For this round of tryout, a total of 18 aspiring motorcycle racers participated in the event held at the Carmona Racing Circuit in Cavite where each rider showcased their skills on the CBR150R race bikes.
Below are the 12 outstanding riders who made it during the tryout:
All 18 participants were officially recognized at a special ceremony at the Honda Safety Driving School Center in Paranaque. The 12 will then participate in Honda’s “Road to Champion” racing campaign for 2024, where they will take part in upcoming domestic and international races.
HPI President Ms. Sayaka Arai emphasizes that “We will continue to support the dreams of these young riders that one day there will be a Honda Filipino rider who push themselves and accepts the challenges and be the next rider aiming to be on the Road to Champion. Again, to all young riders, make the most of your passion and challenge yourself to achieve your dreams.”
This is possible through HPI’s regular racing events held both here and abroad. It was through this domestic competition that the company was able to discover and support talented racers such as Mr. Jakob Sablaya and Mr. Alfonsi Daquigan, who had proven themselves.
HPI Vice President for MC Office and SCM Division Mr. Jomel Jerezo added that “HPI are overwhelmed that many young Filipino riders are dreaming to become world-class racers. Again, to all young riders, make the most of your passion and challenge yourself to achieve your dreams.”