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TOYOTA Motor Philippines (TMP) held Race Weekend 3 of the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup, TMP’s premier racing series at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) on Aug. 15. This marked the TGR Philippine Cup’s first time in BRC in its 13-year run.
TOYOTA Motor Philippine s held Race Weekend 3 of the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, TMP’s premier racing series at the Batangas Racing Circuit on Aug. 15.
This marked the TGR Philippine Cup’s first time in BRC in its 13-year run. The decision to bring the series to a new track comes in line with TGR’s mantra of pushing the limits for better by bringing the prestigious racing championship to territory that’s challenging, serving as a test that’s tough enough for both drivers and cars alike. ROAD ACTION Drivers deliver heart-pumping action in technical circuit down South.
PHOTO FROM TMP TMP continued the use of biofuels in Race Weekend 3, which also served as the second leg of its “rolling laboratory” as it pursues its mission to advance more sustainable motorsports. The Vios one-make race car or OMR continues to be powered by an E20 bio-ethanol blend, while the Tamaraw OMR runs on a B5 coco-biodiesel blend.
Once again taking the track for Team Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines were TMP President Masando Hashimoto, Justin “Buzzhype” Santos, Chenee Jimenez, Alex Lim aka BanaweBoy, Will Lucas, and Enzo Ison, who finished third in the Tamaraw Class Sprint Race 8 that day. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Red Diwa took first in the Super Sporting Class, which he maintained throughout the entire sprint. Alain Alzona passed Michael Bryan Co in that race to finish third on the podium, while Joaquin Garrido secured second place.
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