Once again, the time has come for 200 of our countrymen to try and outlast, outwit, and outplay each other for a chance to win a brand-new 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 6-speed MT sedan. No, this is not the TV reality show Survivor; this is the 5th Subaru Impreza Challenge Manila Leg.
If you haven't submitted your entry form yet, well, tough luck because registration closed last August 3, 2012. But if you're one of the lucky 200 who qualified, you ought to know that Motor Image Pilipinas has moved the date of the Impreza Challenge because of the non-stop downpour that plagued Central Luzon for the past several days. Here's the official statement from Motor Image:
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23 May 2012
Gear Up 2K12: The car show for a cause on May 27
It's time to shift it in high gear as the Rotaract Club of Chinatown - Manila and Chiang Kai Shek College FBAS Alumni Association Class 2012 brings you Gear Up 2K12, happening on May 27, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA), By the Bay. Featuring the best in classic, modern, and concept cars, Gear Up 2K12 is not only about all about showcasing the prettiest on four wheels, but will also help raise awareness on safety driving. And the most important thing of all, proceeds from this event will be donated to the Payatas Elementary School for their Back-to-School Program and the Club's community service efforts.
Gear Up this Sunday from 1:00 to 10:00PM and see the best sheet metal vie for 24 coveted car categories. And when the sun goes down, party all night long with performances from the Playgirls and music from the best DJ's in town.
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The BMW Car Club of the Philippines, the officially recognized BMW car club by the International Council of BMW Clubs and BMW AG, is once again staging the ultimate BMW experience at the 9th Bimmerfest. The all-BMW car show and club EB celebrates everything with four wheels and a BMW badge, happening on May 5, 2012 at the 9th Avenue Activity Center of the Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Bimmerfest 2012 will be an all-day experience that is designed to bring together all BMW fans, admirers, owners, and drivers in one venue to showcase, share, and savor what the BMW marquee has to offer. Of course, non-BMW owners and all car enthusiasts are also very much welcome to appreciate these masterpieces.
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Get ready to go SKY high this weekend as Mazda Philippines gives us a first taste of their revolutionary SKYACTIV Technology. Head on over to the Mazda Expo from April 21 to 22, 2012 at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City and get up close and personal with the all-new CX-5 and Mazda 3.
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12 April 2012
The 21st Trans Sport Show returns home on April 18 to 22
After a grand 20th year celebration in 2011, the Philippines' oldest-running car show is returning to its rightful home this year as Tradeshow International and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines set the stage for the 21st Trans Sport Show on April 18 to 22, 2012 at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall.
Staying true to its principle of being a “Car Show for Enthusiasts by Enthusiasts,” the organizers of the Trans Sport Show raised the bar by choosing only the best of the best cars in its competition. The 21st Phoenix Trans Sport Show Cup will have a total of 15 categories, with two major awards - Best of Show Nostalgic (vintage and classic cars) and Best of Show Contemporary (new cars) - judged by a panel that includes veteran Osamu Hasegawa with Eddie Salonga, Boyer Kalugdan, John Escobar, Nilo Escalona, Pepon Marave, and George Apacible.
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19 March 2012
Hard court action begins at 23rd Mitsubishi Lancer International Junior Tennis Championship on March 20
The Philippines' longest-running tennis tournament is back on its 23rd year to bring more action on the hard court. A total of 96 players from around the globe is set to compete at this year's Mitsubishi Lancer International Junior Tennis Championship (MLIJTC), held from March 20 to 25, 2012 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
The 23rd MLIJTC is expected to hit sports headlines with its top seeded players with Nikola Milojevic of Serbia, Stefan Vinti of Romania, Indy De Vroome of Netherlands, and Eliveta Kulichkova of Russia. Joining the top ranksfrom the Philippines will be 15-year-old Jurence Mendoza and 17-year-old Tamitha Nguyen.
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Drag race demons take to the strip as Emperor Motorsports and Speedlab bring you the 0 - 400 Challenge on March 17, 2012 at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) to see who's the real king of the quarter mile. The special motorsports day will also feature a Speedway Auto Show, Loudmatch, and Car Porn Racing's Drift Fest in one big event.
Entry fee is P2,500/car with a P5,000, P3,000, and P2,000 cash prize for each of the class winners:
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14 March 2012
Drift Fest by Car Porn Racing goes sideways on March 17
In tandem with Emperor Motors and Speedlab, get ready for this year's very first drift event as Car Porn Racing throws it sideways at Drift Fest on March 17, 2012 at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) in Pampanga. The special motorsports day will also feature a 0-400 Challenge drag race and car show all in one big event. Competitors will be subdivided into Novice and Professional categories, with trophies for the top 3 performers in each class. Awards will also be given to top tier drivers who demonstrates their special skill as the Best Ass Scraper (bumper to the wall), Best Tandem Partners (closest and tightest tandem), Fastest Drift Entry Speed (fastest driver), and Consistent Clipper (all clipping points). With experienced drifters Ian King, Kim Garcia, Kevin Tayao, and Paolo Arespochaga standing as Drift Fest's judges, the drivers will really have to burn a lot of rubber to impress.
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