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The second round of the GR Supra GT Cup Asia PH sees champions old and new on the podium
(Philstar.com) – September 7, 2020 – 9:50 am
MANILA, Philippines – A mix of old and new names filled the list of winners for the second round of Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) national emotorsports program, the GR Supra GT Cup Asia Philippines.
Hundreds of players participated from their own homes, virtually racing Toyota’s flagship sports car, the GR Supra, on the tracks of the Autopolis International Racing Course. After the qualifying rounds and the final phase, TMP has declared the official winners of this round.
At the head of the Sports Class is Luis Moreno, who also won in the first round. With him on the podium are the second place Miguel San Mateo and third place Terence Lallave, both first classified in the top three.
In the promo class, new Top 3 ranked JB Cruz won first place, beating second winner Lance Guballa and third winner Lance Padilla. Guballa and Padilla took third and second place respectively during the first round.
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Round 2 points have a multiplier of 1.5. The third and final round with duplicate points will take place this month and will air on September 26. Registration for the third round is now open at www.toyota.com.ph/gtcup.
The points accumulated after the third round will determine the two overall champions, one from each class, who will then represent the Philippines at the GR Supra GT Cup Asian Regional Championship in October. A third champion who will also be heading to the regional championship will come from the Celebrity vs. Medium, also in September.
“I am ecstatic about the victory, considering the nature of the track. I am very happy to achieve another victory at a track that I consider the toughest on the calendar,” said Moreno, Sporting Class champion.
“Unlike Suzuka, the nature of this track doesn’t have as much room to breathe as it goes from corner to corner. I also had to grapple with how to overtake on this track considering I started at P9 and clean passes on this track are very difficult”. Moreno explained.
Meanwhile, Promotional Class Champion Cruz expressed his appreciation for the emotorsports program as it allows more racing fans to pursue their passions.
“A child who plays with toy cars in a way that is aware of body roll, suspension, traction, etc. A child waiting for cars to pass and memorizing makes and models, that was me. We couldn’t afford buying a car before, but video games allowed me to dream of owning beautiful cars and being a race car driver. This is the first time that I have participated in a legitimate esports racing competition, and especially coming from Toyota and winning? satisfactory, that’s what it is, “Cruz said.
The GR Supra GT Cup Asia Philippines expands TMP’s motorsports activities led by the Vios Racing Festival (VRF). This year’s VRF season has been postponed due to the pandemic, but this has not stopped TMP from promoting the waku-doki or the fast-paced thrill of racing.
“The GR Supra GT Cup Asia Philippines Race E is truly our way of continually providing an exciting driving experience even with our limited physical movement,” said Elijah Marcial, Vice President of Marketing Services at TMP.
“Many people are now homebound, probably missing taking their cars out for a road trip or a day on the track with friends. Let’s not let this pandemic take away the fun and excitement of driving. It’s a totally different experience, but with a virtual supra running at top speeds, a digital sound of the engine revving, and a friend cheering you on in the comment box, it’s driving pleasure on a different level! “He added.
GR Supra GT Cup Asia Philippines is TMP’s first national virtual motorsports tournament organized under Toyota’s Gazoo Racing brand. The races are held online through the Gran Turismo Sport game on the PlayStation platform.
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