TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup Gears Up for 2025 Grand Finale this August

Posted on by Novelyn Quiamco

Buckle up for the ultimate motorsports weekend as the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup) roars back to Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga for its third and final race weekend of 2025 on August 9, 2025.

Open to the public with free admission, the finale promises high-octane races, thrilling track events, and a festival atmosphere that motorsports fans won’t want to miss. Can’t make it in person? Catch all the action live on the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Facebook and YouTube channels starting 8:30 AM.

Championship Drama Builds in Every Class

As the final flag approaches, all eyes are on the top contenders across the competition classes:

  • Super Sporting Class:

    • Russel Cabrera (Toyota Team Cebu – Standard Insurance) leads the pack

    • Chased by Alain Gabriel Alzona (Toyota General Santos – Smart Communications Racing)

    • With Michael Bryan Co (R Garage / Toyota Dagupan Group) hot on their heels

  • Sporting Class:

    • Jesse Garcia (Obengers Racing – Toyota Balintawak) sits on top

    • Trailed by Russel Reyes (Toyota GAZOO Racing Philippines) and Raymond Cudala (R Racing – MADkart)

  • Novice Class:

    • Luis Moreno (Toyota GAZOO Racing Philippines – Novice Team) leads

    • Right behind are Pablo Salapantan and TMP President Masando Hashimoto

What’s New and Not to Miss on Race Weekend 3

The season finale packs a punch with a mix of fan favorites and all-new experiences:

  • Sprint Races & Endurance Race
    Expect fast-paced action in the Sprint Races and a grueling 1.5-hour Endurance Race—a true test of stamina, strategy, and machine.

  •  Tamaraw Sprint Race Exhibition
    Making its debut, this one-make race puts the Tamaraw Racing Concept cars in the spotlight. Former Vios Cup champions including Allan Uy, Daniel Miranda, Estefano Rivera, and John Dizon, along with test driver Tyson Sy, will push the Tamaraws to their limit.

  • Tamaraw Drag Race
    A unique exhibition run that puts the Next-Gen Tamaraw through a high-speed drag challenge—proof that this workhorse can also bring the heat.

  • Club Race
    A 5-lap head-to-head among GR Yaris, GR Supra, and GR 86 owners. Passion meets performance in this fan-favorite event.

  • Drifting Exhibition
    Experience sideways speed and tire-scorching spectacle from the country’s top drift talents.

Beyond the Track: Entertainment, Prizes & eMotorsports

There’s something for everyone at the activity area:

  • Sim Racing Rigs – Test your skills on virtual tracks

  • Qualifiers for the TGR eSports GT Championship 2025

  • Freebies & Games at sponsor booths

  • GR & GR-S Car Displays and Toyota Car Club Exhibits

  • Official GR merchandise (shirts, caps, umbrellas) on sale

  • Live performance by local pop-alt band Over October

The day caps off with the awarding ceremony, recognizing the top racers of the season and closing out the 2025 cup with celebration and pride.

“It’s the final race weekend of the year, so we’re going full throttle—with new activities like the Tamaraw Sprint Race and the return of the Endurance Race. We invite everyone who caught the thrill last time to join us again for a bigger and more exciting Race Weekend 3,” said Andy Ty, TMP Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services.

Official Partners

The TGR Philippine Cup is sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines and made possible through the support of:

  • Petron (Official Fuel & Lubricants Partner)

  • GT Radial (Official Tire Partner)

  • Seiko (Official Timekeeper)

  • Toyota Financial Services Philippines

  • Tuason Racing, AVT, 3M, Denso, OMP, ROTA, Autoplus, PIAA

  • Vinyl Frog Premier Vehicle Wraps, AutoQuix, Bebang Halo-Halo

  • myTOYOTA Wallet and Kinto One

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