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Manila Bulletin devider Drive devider King of RIOT 4x4 Challenge is back

King of RIOT 4x4 Challenge is back

Published Oct 6, 2022 02:40 pm

For off-road enthusiasts looking for an extreme challenge, fear not as King of RIOT (KOR) returns for 2022. Named after its venue, the Rizal International Off-road Track (RIOT) inside the CVM Orchard and Eco-Park, Baras, Rizal, King of RIOT is a multi-stage 4x4 competition made up of technical stages designed to test each competitors' driving skills.

Now on its second year, it hopes to take extreme 4x4 racing to the next level with the introduction of more challenging obstacles which includes longer and harder recovery segments. Aside from the competition, KOR 2022 will also feature a 4x4 and overlanding festival that will once again gather enthusiasts, manufacturers, and retailers alike to discuss and appreciate anything and everything four-wheeling.

The King of RIOT event trophy.

Happening from Nov. 16 – Nov. 20, 2022 at the Rizal International Off-road Track (RIOT) inside the CVM Orchard and Eco-Park, Baras, Rizal, competitors may choose to compete in any of the following categories: the Extreme Open Pro (Prototype), and Modified Open Class (Modified) categories. The champion of the Extreme Open Pro stands to receive a P200,000 cash price and be crowned King of RIOT. The winner of the latter stands to receive P100,000 and crowned RIOT Warrior.

King of RIOT's organizers at the press conference.

Last year's event saw over 50 racers compete from all over the country, in front of thousands of spectators. This year, according to former Mayor and Event Chairman, Rogelio Siquian, Jr., the event is expected to bring together a bigger competition pool, with at least 80 prototype and modified competitors from all over the country, expected to join.

Last year's King of RIOT, Edison Dungca, and RIOT Warrior, Noel Bartolome, Jr.,  have already declared their intention to compete. Will they be able to replicate their performance last year? With the growing interest in 4x4 racing, both champions have to dig deep, literally, if they hope to retain their crowns.

King of RIOT 2022 is made possible with the support of the following title sponsors AMP, Dirty Life, Journey Tires, TJM, and Warn along with our venue partner, CVM Orchard and Eco-Park.

For more information, visit the King of RIOT page here: https://www.facebook.com/KingOfRIOT2021.

KING OF RIOT 2022 SCHEDULE

BONUS DAY (NOV 16)

  • 13:00 to 18:00  - Early Registration and Scrutineering

DAY 1 (NOV 17)

  • 06:00  to 10:00 - Registration and Scrutineering
  • 10:00 to 12:00 - Race Briefing
  • 13:00 to 15:00 - Flag-Off (from CVM to Baras Municipal Hall)
  • 15:00 to 20:00 - Prologue Special Stages (in front of Baras Municipal Hall)

DAY 2 (NOV. 18)

  • 08:00 (onwards) – Competition Proper
  • 10:00 (onwards) - 4x4 Festival

DAY 3 (NOV. 19)

  • 08:00 (onwards) - Competition Proper
  • 10:00 (onwards) - 4x4 Festival

DAY 4 (Nov. 20)

  • 08:00 (onwards) Competition Proper
  • 10:00 to 16:00 - 4x4 Festival
  • 18:00 - Awarding
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