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Champions crowned in Petron FlatOut Race Series finale

Published Nov 15, 2018 04:02 pm
111618FORS1 A whole year of adrenaline-filled racing came to a close at the Petron FlatOut Race Series (Petron FORS) finale in Clark International Speedway last October 27. The eighth and final round of 2018 attracted a healthy group of 97 entries. With Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 and Petron Blaze Racing as the series' official fuel and lubricant, the FORS regulars were also joined by the 86 Club, multi-million peso supercars, Asian V8 Championship, and the new Super Compact 1500 Class. 111618FORS2 Time Attack The fastest man of the day was Dominque Bon in the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. His blistering 2:05.452 lap was more than enough to earn him wins in both Bracket R and the Super Car Class. The class title, however, went to Rafael la O' who secured the Bracket R championship by finishing second. Right behind them in the time sheet was Jess Garcia in the CRG Toyota Celica ST185 in third. In Bracket A, both la O' and Bon were outpaced by Anthony Songco in the Subaru WRX STI setting a 2:10.475 lap. La O's consistent performance, however, earns him another title in Bracket A. Paolo Santos wrapped up a very successful year in Bracket B by taking first place in class and securing the championship in the season finale. Don Frew in the SmartFuels2Race Honda Civic EG won Bracket C by a 0.155 sec margin. After a string of podium finishes, Robert Tan finally earned his first win of the season which was a fitting end to his 2018 campaign as he also picked up the Bracket D crown. Patrick Manapat took the top time in Bracket E, but it was Mark Anton David, who with his steak of podium finishes, clinched the class championship by 34 points. Anthony Raymond Santos was the fastest man in Bracket F, while the overall title went to 15-year-old Kody Ng. Finally, Miguel Hortel enjoyed back-to-back victories in Bracket G, while lady driver, Gabie Desales, was crowned champion. Grid Race Following his Bracket A and B title wins, Rafael la O' added another championship to his collection. He cruised to victory in the Petron Grid A race to top the drivers' standings. Kevin Sugden in the Impreza WRX STI Wagon did a stellar job to hold onto the KYB Grid B lead for more than half the race distance. However, he was later overtaken by Eduardo Pujol took the KYB Grid B flag, followed by Sherwin Bargos, and Kevin Sugden in second and third. Despite suffering a DNF, Paolo Santos had more than enough points to take the Grid B title. Anthony Martin successfully held off Paul Santos and Julian Diego for 9 whole laps to win in Recaro Grid C. The overall title eventually went to Santos who had amassed two wins and six podiums in 2018. Sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), in Staunch Performance Grid D, Armand Marcaida was eventually awarded the victory after Erwin Manaog was handed a one position penalty for causing a collision. Andre Tan heavily penalized for breaking out and dropped down the order, yet still managed to secure the class championship. Kody Ng emerged as one of the rising stars of the year. Not only did he win the overall points race in Bracket E, but also secured the SmartFuels2Race Grid E championship by finishing first in the  final race of 2018. The 2018 Petron Flat Out Race Series (FORS) is sponsored by KYB – New SR Special, RECARO, SmartFuels, Staunch Performance x DynoJet, Carporn Racing, Hazardboy Performance, Seiken Japan, Tes Advertising, and Tuason Racing School. It's supported by 2ndGen Insurance, Aeromed, Driftmob, Pro Simulation Karera (PSK), and Walter Lights and Sounds. Media partners include 2ner Magazine, 9tro Alliance, ABS-CBN Sports and Action, AutoCar Philippines, AutoDeal.com.ph, AutoIndustriya.com, C! Magazine, CarGuide.Ph, Carmudi.com.ph, Ignition.PH, JamesDeakin.Ph, JDM Underground, Manila Bulletin Drive, Motoring Today, Motortech.Ph, Pit Talk Asia, The Score, and Time Attack Manila. For more info or inquiries, visit the FlatOut Race Series page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FlatOutRaceSeries).
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