Catch the TGR GT Cup Nat’l Finals Live at Quirino Grandstand on Aug. 24

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded the local rounds of the 2023 Toyota Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup) with the broadcast of the third and final local round on August 4.

The qualifiers for the National Finals will be competing against one another in a live e-racing event on August 24 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila as part of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival (TGR Festival).

The e-racers who took part in the third and final rounds drove the Toyota GR010 Hybrid on the virtual Nürburgring GP track. The Toyota GR010 Hybrid, with its potent four-wheel-drive racing hybrid powertrain, proved to be a challenging vehicle for the e-racers.

Meanwhile, the clear graphics of the Gran Turismo 7 gave broadcast viewers breathtaking views of the Nürburgring GP.

The Junior Class was once again won by David Enzo Ison, who did so for the third time in a row. Russo Gabriel Formoso finished second, followed by Satoshi Jacobo Taguchi Paredes at third place.

Stanley Theodore Golez won the Promotional Class, with Jan Rene Cortez Aldiosa coming in second and Benedict Salido coming in third.

In the Sporting Class, Russell Reyes successfully defended his first-place finish. Jether Lugo Miole and Matthew Spencer Ang followed behind in second and third places, respectively.

The Top 8 Sporting Class e-racers, who will battle it out at the National Finals have been determined after the conclusion of the local rounds. Based on overall points from the three local rounds, the following e-racers will vie to represent the Philippines at the Asia Regional:

1. Russel Reyes
2. Jether Lugo Miole
3. Matthew Spencer Ang
4. Mark Elma
5. Luis Moreno
6. Topher Tejada
7. Estefano Rivera
8. Bob Villangca

The winners of the National Finals will represent the Philippines at the Asia Regional, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

E-motorsports fans may watch their favorite e-racers live at the National Finals at the Quirino Grandstand. Aside from the thrilling sim racing competition, attendees may witness drifting and gymkhana exhibitions by international and local professional drivers as well as spectacular performances from guest bands.

Photos from Toyota Motor Philippines

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