12,500 racing fans attended the recently-concluded Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup held at Villar City in Cavite from May 23-25.
They were able to witness firsthand racers in four classes–Novice, Sporting, Super Sporting, and Legacy.
These racers went wheel-to-wheel in three circuit races over the weekend in the 2.4km long street circuit.
The makeshift circuit had 14 turns, including two hairpins and six chicanes, providing exciting track action for spectators.
TMP President Masando Hashimoto, who races for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Novice Team, shook the crowd in the last laps of the Novice Class circuit race when he hit the barriers and overturned.
He was able to evacuate his Vios one-make-race (OMR) car promptly and came out of the incident without any injuries.
“My car flipped upside down and became immobilized. While the tires and engine sustained significant damage from the impact, the cabin remained intact and completely clear, allowing me to escape without even a scratch. I lost my beloved Vios #4, but it saved my life. We racers experience crashes all the time, many times, which is part of racing, but I have seen first-hand the wonderful fact that Toyota cars are safe, robust and keep the drivers protected,” he shared.
The Tamaraw Racing Concept, a modified Tamaraw Dropside, also made its debut during the race weekend as the showcase vehicle during the Drag Race Exhibition. The concept vehicle underlines Toyota’s dedication to creating exciting cars through continuous testing on the track.
Eventgoers were also treated to free musical performances by OPM rock stars Rico Blanco and Parokya ni Edgar on May 24, and Ely Buendia and Bamboo on May 25.
Other this, it was reported that over 10 million online viewers watched the races.
