Wednesday, 29 February 2012 08:03
2012 RMSC National Slalom Series Leg 1: Mendiola makes a comeback
After missing out on the 2011 Championship with just a few points, Dr. Peewee Mendiola from the Big Chill Racing Team was a man on a mission when he returned for the 1st leg of the 2012 Race Motorsports Club's (RMSC) Shell Helix National Slalom Series, held last February 19, 2012 at the Robinsons Nova Market.
Mendiola was on a league of his own when he posted a time of 59.36 seconds - almost a full second ahead of nearest rival Milo Rivera. The run earned him both the Overall and Production Rear Wheel best time of the day. Milo Rivera from the Fern C Racing Team, on the other hand, managed a solid 2nd place finish with a time of 60.34 sec, followed closely by Mato Tan of the DGL Racing Team with his 61.02 sec run. In 4th and 5th were DGL himself, David Lim and Peque Alacbay of Team Uno with near-identical times of 61.40 and 61.50 sec.
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Slalom
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 11:03
AAP publishes comprehensive 2012 Philippine motorsports calendar
The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), the country's motorsports authority, has just published the complete Philippine motorsports calendar for 2012 covering almost anything and everything on four wheels. Under its affiliated clubs, AAP sanctions all motorsport competitions in six disciplines: circuit racing, karting, slalom, car rally, rally cross, and 4WD off-rod racing.
Big races in store for this year are the Philippine GT, Philippine Touring Car Championship (PTCC), RMSC's National Slalom Series, Hillclimb Series, RallyEKross, National Karting Series, and Asian Karting Open Championship (AKOC). These championshipo will visit the country's premier race tracks such as the Clark International Speedway (CIS), Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC), and Carmona Race Track (CRT).
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Motorsports
Tuesday, 12 July 2011 09:15
Be part of history at the 58th Macau Grand Prix with Red Rock Travel
Photos courtesy of the Macau Grand Prix Committee
Macau might be best known for its high-rolling casinos, but on a special weekend in November each year, everyone puts their cards down on the table as they turn the city's streets into a circuit. Be part of history with tour packages from Red Rock Travel (RRT) when the lights turn green at the 58th Macau Grand Prix on November 17 to 20, 2011.
The Macau Grand Prix is the only street circuit in the world where both cars and motorcycle races are held. With 6.2 kilometers of fast straights, tight corners, and uncompromising crash barriers to deal with each lap, it's easily one of the most demanding circuits in the world. It's also where future Formula One champions are made, where the roster of winners's circle includes David Coulthard, Michael Schumacher, and the late Ayrton Senna. The Philippines has also made its mark in the Macau Grand Prix with Arsenio “Dodjie” Laurel as the GP's first consecutive two-time champion in 62' and 63'.
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News
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 08:04
TRS lines up the Ford Fiesta Cup on the grid
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of TRS
Tuason Racing School (TRS), the longest-running racing school in the country, is taking the Ford Fiesta fever to the race track as they officially flag off the Ford Fiesta Cup in July. Stripped down and loaded up, TRS has turned the Fiesta into a full-fledged race car that's ready to be ripped up in the hands of Ken Block. Get into the heat of the FoFi rush as you buckle up and race wheel-to-wheel with the country's hottest hatchback.
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Motorsports
Friday, 10 June 2011 09:59
Lights turn green at City Kart Racing's 1st Indoor Karting GP this June 19
Karting Maniacs unite for City Kart Racing's 1st Indoor Karting GP. Test skill, strength, and stamina in this full 90 minute Grand Prix that emulates the challenges Formula One and GT Racing. Hurry! With only 20 limited spots on the grid to be filled up, now's your chance to become a true GP driver as lights turn green on June 19, 2011. Race Schedule
June 17, 2011 (Friday) - 15 minute Free Practice for all participating drivers from 6 to 9 PM
June 18, 2011 (Saturday) - Lucky draw of Kart numbers at 10 PM
June 19, 2011 (Sunday) - Race Day; Qualifying begins at 9 AM
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Upcoming Events
Monday, 16 May 2011 21:09
Motorsports world mourns over the loss of a young champion
Bearing the signature bike number 129, the 22-year old Suzuki Philippines team rider Maico Greg Buncio sadly passed away Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2011, due serious injuries sustained after crashing out during the qualifier race the day before at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
Here is an except from the official statement issued by the Buncio family and Suzuki Philippines regarding the accident:
“Traveling at high speed, his bike had slipped into loose gravel on the shoulder of the speedway. Buncio was thrown off 100 meters from his bike, crashing into an unfinished barrier on the speedway where a protruding steel bar punctured his body and damaged his kidney and liver. He was rushed to a nearby hospital before being brought to the UST Hospital early morning of Sunday, but the doctors’ efforts were in vain, and he passed away at 3:57pm.”
After receiving news of Buncio's passing, all races at the Clark International Speedway on Sunday afternoon were cancelled.
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Motorsports
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 10:45
Volvo Polestar Racing keen on keeping the 2011 STCC title
Words by Christopher Kho | Photos courtesy of Volvo Car Corporation
After last year's championship victory, Volvo Polestar Racing is keen to hold onto their title as the 2011 Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC) gets underway on April 23, 2011 in Jyllandsringen, Denmark. Temperatures are running high in the team's headquarters as they're even more determined to win both the team and driver's championship again.
The Quick C30 DRIVe
The team will be campaigning two newly-developed Volvo C30's for this year's season. STCC rules require teams to run chassis based on the standard production cars, but the only parts that remained original were the C30's body shell and doors. Polestar Racing was also given special access to Volvo's wind tunnel to further improve the car's aerodynamics with the addition of a front air splitter, wider wheel arches, and a rear wing. By stripping the C30 to its bare necessities, they were able to bring its weight down to 1,164 kg.
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Motorsports
Friday, 01 April 2011 13:50
City Kart Racing invites all racers to its 4 Hour Enduro on April 24
The Karting Maniacs at City Kart Racing are at their antics once again with another exhilarating 4 Hour Endurance race on April 24, 2011. Form a team of 2 to 6 drivers and race against time, skill, and stamina.
Unlike sprint races, the secret to success in endurance races is planning your race strategy, driver changes, and fuel stops before the lights turn green. Take on City Kart Racing's grueling challenge and race non-stop for 4 hours where the team who completes the most number of laps takes the top step of the podium. You can also read Kotse.com's own City Kart Racing 4 Hour Endurance Race experience with our story “Four Hours or Bust.”
Registration starts at 8:30 am. Each team will be given 20 minutes to practice on race day followed by a quick 10 minute qualifier to determine the starting grid. Then, at 9:45 am sharp, the 4 Hour Race Endurance race is go!
240 minutes and a couple hundred laps later, the awarding ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm celebrated with a “le verre de l'amitié (friendship drink)” on top of the podium.
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Wednesday, 23 March 2011 07:45
RMSC's National Slalom Series Leg 2 races on March 27
After a successful 1st leg held at the Robinsons Nova Market parking lot last March 6, all car enthusiasts are once again invited to come and join the 2nd leg of the Race Motorsports Club National Slalom Series this Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the SM Sucat parking lot Building A. The racing action gets even hotter with a bigger track area for all competitors.With a lot of adrenaline-packed slalom racing action in store, newbies, car clubs, and race car drivers are all invited to join and compete in Sunday's exhilarating race. As always, registration starts at 8 am and practice will begin at 11 am. Then at 11:30 am, lights turn green as the official runs gets going. For the second leg this Sunday, all participating drivers will also receive a free Shell T-shirt and cap. The Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) will also be present during the event to issue Clubman Licenses to the participants for only P1,000. Don't miss this chance as the AAP will also waive the doctor's and membership fee.
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Motorsports
Friday, 11 March 2011 09:19
Rivera, Sarte, and Melosantos tops 1st leg of RMSC's 2011 National Slalom Series
The Race Motorsports Club (RMSC) recently concluded its 1st leg of the National Salom Series last March 6, 2011 at the Robinsons Nova Market Parking Lot in Quezon City. There were a total of 86 entires competing in as much as 30 separate classes during the day's event.
Noel Rivera captured the leg's Overall and Production Series Best Time by clocking in a 61.54 sec run. Dr. Peewee Mendiola of Big Chill Racing Team finished in a close 2nd with the time of 61.82 secs, while Nino Sarte of DKC Racing Team got the 3rd fastest time of 63.06 secs. The day's other quick run times came from Ted Musngi and Nok Gerochi of Big Chill Racing Team that secured them 4th and 5th.
Rivera was lagging behind Mendiola all day after suffering a broken transmission. But after repairs were done in his pitstop, he quickly grabbed the opportunity and made a perfect run ousting Mendiola. Meanwhile, Hans Christian Melosantos of the Cabanatuan Auto Club Racing Team captured the Novice Best Time with a 68.24 sec run, while Nino Sarte captured the Front Wheel class' Best Time of 63.06 secs.
Series partners Shell Lubricants, Mitsubishi Motors, Isuzu Pasig, and Hyundai Balintawak were also present to support the event with their own displays.
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