11 drivers to represent the Philippines in the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2023
UPDATE (27 September 2023): AAP has provided an update that there is an 11th driver competing for the Philippines with the late addition of Arion Crosby in the Karting Sprint Cup’s Junior category. The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) has revealed 11 drivers who will race the flag at the inaugural Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship (APMC), […]
Obengers Racing take home a dozen trophies from Vios Cup 2021 curtain raiser
It’s mission accomplished from the biggest team in this year’s Toyota GAZOO Racing Vios Cup. Between their 8 drivers, Obengers Racing ended up with 4 race victories and 8 podium finishes across 3 categories. All of these trophies were collected during the season opener at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) last July 16/17. Super Sporting […]
Obengers Racing lineup for Vios Cup 2021 is team’s strongest entry to date
One of the most successful teams in the Toyota GAZOO Racing Vios Cup is marking the return of Philippine motorsports with a vengeance. Obengers Racing, who have won 2 out of the last 6 overall championships, is fielding not just the biggest but also the strongest lineup for the 2021 season with 8 very potent […]
Estefano Rivera elated with ‘best track experience’ at Suzuka Clubman Race
Obengers Racing driver Estefano Rivera won the Giti-Formula V1 Challenge Pro Class title in 2019, beating closest-rival Ryo Yamada by just 9 points. And as a reward, series organizer Tuason Racing has given him the opportunity to race a similar car at the iconic Suzuka Circuit in Japan. As this was his first time to […]
Team Philippines nails most successful AAGC result in Taiwan
Our local pool of talented drivers has been on a podium streak in the Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship (AAGC). And their recent visit to Taiwan was another chance for Team Philippines to bring pride to the country. Coinciding with the Taipei International Gymkhana Prix (TIGP), Estefano Rivera, Mark Bernales, and Gabie Desales would pick up […]
Team Philippines back in the fight at Taipei International Gymkhana Prix
After their successful outings in Indonesia and Korea, the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) is once again raising the banner of the Philippines as it heads to the Taipei International Gymkhana Prix (TIGP) this weekend. The event is set to coincide with the 3rd round of the Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship (AAGC) where the country sits […]
Obengers Racing crowned Giti-Formula V1 champion in emotional season finale
Clinching the Pro Class title for Obengers Racing, Estefano Rivera is now the newly-crowned champion in the Giti-Formula V1 Challenge 2019. And he did so after scoring 2 wins and 1 podium finish at the season finale, taking the title by just 9 points last October 19/20. However, it would have easily been a double […]
Mark Bernales wins Asia Auto Gymkhana in Korea; Ph nabs 3rd in Doubles Race
A rising star in the local motorsport community has scored a shock upset win at the recently-concluded Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship (AAGC) in South Korea. Mark Bernales from Cagayan De Oro, who was hand-picked by the AAP as one of the country’s representatives, bested 32 entires from the region and bagged 1st place in the […]
New faces to represent Ph as Asia Auto Gymkhana C’ship resumes in Korea
A completely new set of drivers is set to banner the Philippine flag in the upcoming Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship’s (AAGC) 2nd event. Hand picked by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), Estefano Rivera, Mark Bernales, and Hazel Ramirez will be competing at the Inje Speedium in South Korea this August 31 to September 1 as […]
Rivera brothers head National Slalom 7th leg with dominant 1-2 finish
For the fifth time this 2019, a Rivera again stood on the top step of the podium during the Phoenix National Slalom Series’ 7th leg. But on this occasion, it was current championship leader Estefano’s older brother, Milo Rivera of Petron Motorsports – Federal Tyres, who set the best time of the day. The reigning […]