Yamaha Motor PH introduces ‘Dealer Cup,’ ‘Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup’ to returning GP series

MANILA: Yamaha Motor Philippines Incorporated (YMPH) has added two new categories to the returning Yamaha Grand Prix. 

Specifically, the new divisions are the YZF-R15M Dealer Cup and the Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup; with the former aimed at showcasing the performance capabilities of Yamaha’s race-bred machines while providing partner dealers with greater visibility, and the latter focusing on continuous innovation by giving racers the opportunity to develop and refine their machines throughout the season. 

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Dealer Cup 

Introduced in Round 2 of the Yamaha Grand Prix, the YZF-R15M Dealer Cup allows partner dealers to have two riders. One of which is identified via the Dealer Draft Pick, and the other selected from the Yamaha BLU CRU talent pool. 

As such, below is the list of participating dealers and their respective riders: 

Dealer	Riders
MotorAce	Jolo Suba, Myron Delos Santos
New Nemar	Asia Milan, Joshua Kyle Andres
Guanzon	Knox Pantaleon, Joaquin Geronimo
JOVAS Racing Department	Rand Erwin Bergania, Anderson Debnam
CDO 2 Cycles Marketing Corporation	Gab Serevo, Ezra Samson

Per YMPH, the said “unique” format strengthened the partnership between its dealer network and the BLU CRU rider development program and ultimately gave young racers the opportunity to compete alongside a dealer-backed team.  

R&D Sprint Cup 

On the other hand, the Yamaha Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup allowed participants to tweak their motorbikes, which extends throughout the season. 

The new segment fosters the technical skills of the people working on the race machines and provides them with the avenue to make modifications to their rides, thereby giving both the athletes and the mechanics the opportunity to push the motorcycles to their limits and extract every ounce of performance from Yamaha’s products. 

BLU CRU Junior Cup 

Round 2 of the Yamaha Grand Prix also saw the continued growth of the BLU CRU Junior Cup, the brand’s rider development program designed to prepare young racers for bigger opportunities in both national and international competition. 

According to YMPH, every lap represented another step forward for these aspiring athletes as they continue their journey under Yamaha's structured racing pathway. 

Alongside the mainstay categories, such as the Sniper Limited GP Invitational and Sniper Limited Intermediate, the event featured close battles that showcased the growing depth of talent within Philippine grassroots racing. 

“Yamaha Motor Philippines continued to strengthen its commitment to grassroots motorsports as the Yamaha Grand Prix Round 2 delivered another action-packed weekend of racing at Tarlac Circuit Hill,” YMPH wrote in a press release.

“Bringing together aspiring racers, seasoned local competitors, partner dealers, and the country’s most promising young talents, the event further reinforced Yamaha’s mission of developing the next generation of Filipino champions through competitive racing and the global BLU CRU program,” it added. 

Race winners 

Here are the winners at the recently-held heat: 

Category	Race	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd Place
Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup	Race 1	Masato Fernando	Christian Anderson	J.E. Inguito
	Race 2	Christian Anderson	EJ Sobretodo	Masato Fernando
Sniper Limited GP Invitational	Race 1	Kerwin Chang	Tracy Soyangco	EJ Sobretodo
	Race 2	Peeno Chang	Masato Fernando	Kerwin Chang
Sniper Limited Intermediate	Race 1	Nedy Duran	Mytchell Ngo	Kervie Bergania
	Race 2	Kervie Bergania	Mytchell Ngo	Rain Del Mundo
R15M BLU CRU Junior Cup	Race 1	Joharry Suba	Myron Delos Santos	Kile Andres
	Race 2	Myron Delos Santos	Kile Andres	Rand Bergania
R15M Dealer Cup	Race 1	Rand Bergania	Knox Pantaleon	Gab Serevo
	Race 2	Rand Bergania	Joharry Suba	Myron Delos Santos

“Across two days of racing, competitors delivered thrilling performances in every category. The Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup, Sniper Limited GP Invitational, Sniper Limited Intermediate, BLU CRU Junior Cup, and Dealer Cup all produced exciting battles that rewarded consistency, ability, and determination. As the championship continues, every race contributes valuable points in the pursuit of season honors while giving riders more opportunities to elevate their performance,” YMPH said. 

“With another successful round completed, Yamaha Grand Prix continues to prove why it remains one of the country's premier grassroots racing programs. By combining rider development, dealer participation, competitive racing, and the BLU CRU philosophy, Yamaha Motor Philippines continues to build a stronger future for Philippine motorsports, one race at a time,” it added. 

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