CROWD going wild. Deafening cheers and applause reverberated the circuit arena when the checkered flag was waved, ushering the Yamaha Grand Prix season 9.
Last September 9, Sunday, the Palawan International Circuit welcomed participants, dealers and just about anyone into one of the most anticipated race of the year.
On its ninth year, the Yamaha Grand Prix has been the venue for riders, both young and young at heart, and racing enthusiasts to come together to support their teams as they race to become the best in the field.
True enough, the race gave the crowd an inevitable reason to cheer, shout and rally non-stop as the riders showed off their skills in the circuit.
YGP Underbone 150 champion Masato Fernando and YGP first female champion Justine Bethany Tolentino thanked their teams and supporters who motivated them to be this year’s ultimate champions.
“Sobrang saya, nakaka proud and worth it lahat ng pagod sa byahe at lula sa eroplano. Laking pasalamat ko talaga sa pamilya ko, team ko, at sa lahat ng sumuporta,” 18 year-old Tolentino said.
Fernando, for his part, shared, “Ang preparation ko lang is jogging lang at kumakain ako ng masusustansyang pagkain. Ang number one na sekreto kasi sa racing ay dapat kondisyon ka palagi pati isip mo.”
Participants of the 9th Yamaha Grand Prix came from all over the country.
In the male category, teams were composed of the best riders from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao along with a wildcard team. In the distaff side, teams were also composed of skilled riders from each island plus a wildcard team. Dealers Motor Ace, New Nemar, CycleHaus, RGC, DES Marketing and MotorHub
were also given the opportunity to race among themselves.
YGP overall season results: YGP underbone 150 championship - first Masato Fernando (188 points), second John Emerson Inguito (170.5), third Mckinley Kyle Paz (131), fourth Bornok Mangosong (127.75), fifth Garry Caneda (85.25)
All female - first Justinne Bethany Tolentino (50), second Erica Ondillo (40), third Alicia Ortega (29); Dealer Cup expert - first Epharim Onahon (62.5) Rhean Marketing, second Durraine Dan Carlos (50) LYR Motorhub, third Ernie Daguio (36.25) DHCI Cyclehaus; Intermediate - first John Paul Lantape (62.5) Motorace, second Bornok Mangosong (45) Rhean Marketing, thirdMcDon Dave Sande (38.75).
Dealer ranking - first Rhean Marketing (208.5), second Motorace (204), third LYR Motorhub (197.75), fourth DES Marketing (148.5), fifth DHCI Cyclehaus (118.25).