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Honda concludes first round of Pilipinas Dream Cup in Tarlac

Published May 15, 2025 09:10 am

At A Glance

  • The search for the next Filipino motorcycle racing champions are now in full swing as the Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) kicked off an exciting racing season under the Road to Champion program.

The search for the next Filipino motorcycle racing champions are now in full swing. This is the goal of the Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) which staged its first round last May 3–4 at Tarlac Circuit Hill, kicking off an exciting season under the Road to Champion program.

From the opening lap to the checkered flag, fans, families, and racing enthusiasts felt the heart-pounding race with the 12 young talents, ages 11 to 15 yrs. Old, battled it out on the track aboard their Honda CBR150R race bikes to test both their precision and passion.

Racing this season are Jolo Suba (15), Travis Canoy, Jr. (15), Gabriel Serevo (15), Ronald Galzote (13), Eunice Sta. Ana (15), Mike Daleniel Supan (14), Miguel Dizon (12), Vash Aguilar (14), Zildjan Blanco (14), Nunoy Kidlat Vigo (13), James Gora (15), and Melchyzedeck Jacob Ngo (11).

The young riders were guided by Dashi Watanabe, the local racing coach and mentor of the program, with years of experience and expertise in racing. HPDC continues its mission of discovering and nurturing Filipino racing talent in the Philippines.

The spirit of racing

The weekend was packed with nonstop action as riders made bold overtakes on tight corners and smart moves through every chicane, while rivalries began to heat up. Every throttle twist by the riders sending a clear message—their road to champion journey has begun.

During qualifying, rider No. 2, Jolo Suba dominated the start, going head-to-head with Rider No. 3, Travis Canoy, as the two fiercely competed for the lead. Following him was Rider No. 11, Renzzy Gabrielle Vigo a.k.a “Nunoy Kidlat.”

Fueled by determination and perseverance, Canoy managed to steal the top position from his rival Jolo Suba in Race 1. Vash Travis Aguilar stayed close behind, ready to capitalize on any opening. The race concluded with Travis Canoy finishing in first place, Jolo Suba in second, and Vash Travis Aguilar securing third Place.

Tensions heated up in Race 2 as Jolo Suba dominated, with Travis Canoy unable to reclaim the top spot. Suba held off intense pressure from four determined riders, ultimately securing the win. Renzzy Gabriel Vigo clinched second place with a strong finish, while Ronald Galzote took third, rounding out a fiercely contested podium.

The 2025 HPDC is made possible with the support of F.C.C. Philippines, Inc. and other valued partners. Together, they reinforce Honda’s commitment to bringing high-quality racing experiences to the grassroots level.

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