Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup is back for more heart-pounding action for its second leg at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) in Pampanga this Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Motorsports fans can begin enjoying live race activities at the speedway starting at 9:30 in the morning. While online viewers may join via live stream on the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Facebook page.
Vios Cup Leg 1 Highlights
Previously, the TGR Vios Cup’s first leg concluded with a tire trail of exhilarating moments in the Circuit Championship and Autocross Challenge.
First up, Jarond Mesina and Ian Rosales of Team Toyota Cebu headlined the Circuit Championship races in the Promotional and Super Sporting classes, respectively.
Meantime, Bern Corpino of Toyota Balintawak Inc. – Obengers Racing Team claimed the first spot on the podium for Sporting Class. While Pattice Tenorio of Zigwheels, a Vios Cup rookie, won the Media Promotional Class. Then, Siegwald Go took first place in the Media Sporting Class. The Promotional Influencer Class delivered an amazing all-female podium finish with Bianca Yao leading in the number one spot; followed by Arriane Bautista and Apple David in second and third spots, respectively. Lastly, Miguel Romulo clinched the Sporting Influencer Class championship.
The thrill continues for Vios Cup Leg 2
For the TGR Vios Cup’s second leg , Toyota Motor Philippines is providing fans with yet another exciting race weekend. Competing racers are gearing to put on an exceptional show, in the spirit of healthy competitions.
As usual, the same rigors yet different dozes of excitement are to be expected as racers joust in their respective race categories and classes.
This leg’s Circuit Championship and Autocross Challenge will feature professional and beginner racers, celebrities, influencers and people in the media industry. To start off, Vios Cup veteran Troy Montero for Circuit Championship Sporting Class, Promotional Class racer Enzo Pineda will be joined by celebrity and GR Fest racer, Ryan Agoncillo. Meanwhile, online stars Macoy Dubs, Genesis Redido, cyclist Ezra Domingo, and sportscaster Apple David will also be back to showcase their racing skills.
Also, maneuvering back into the racetrack are Vios Cup Autocross racers Reph Bangsil and model Arianne Bautista. Beauty queens Carla Lizardo and Megan Young are likewise adding to this weekend’s fun. Fueling the amazing roster is seasoned Autocross champ Migy Romulo, while crowd favorites Benedict Cua, Bianca Yao and Lexi Mendiola round out the incredible bunch for this year.
Aside from the exciting racing action on the track, spectators can also enjoy the sidelights of the event. TMP’s GR lineup will be on display, which will include the GR Supra and GR Yaris. Also, plenty of other surprises await everyone as the public will to get have an exclusive look at the New Generation Tamaraw Concept, which is said to be on display and shall serve as the pace car for this leg.
Last leg, the Toyota Altis GR-S HEV race car served as the pace car.
Check out some photos from Leg 1.
