Last September 27 to 28, 2025, all roads led to the 3.5 km long Barangas Racing Circuit (BRC) for Round 2 of the SEAOIL Radical Challenge Philippines. Mikey Jordan and Juha Turalba would retain their leadership in the SR3 and SR1 Challenge Cup standings, respectively. But that action-packed race weekend left the leaderboards wide open.
Saturday qualifying set the tone with Mikey Jordan claiming pole in SR3 after a blistering best lap time of 1:37.364. But the biggest surprise came when Juha Turalba took charge, claiming not only the SR1 pole position, but also the 2nd overall position on the grid, beating several SR3 drivers in the process.
Jordan’s luck was challenged even before Race 1 began when his neon green #23 SR3 encountered a clutch problem. This left Turalba with a clear track ahead, holding off his SR1 rivals Jamal Almario and Miguel Quiñones in the opening laps. By the time Quiñones found his groove to give chase, Turalba had already built a commanding lead. Turalba crossed the line ahead of Quiñones, while Almario claimed a respectable 3rd. Up in SR3, Rafa Caceres took advantage of Jordan’s absence and won with a clean, consistent pace.
Jordan returned on Sunday for Races 2 and 3 with a spare SR3 machine. Starting from the back in Race 2, he stormed to take the lead as the lights went green. After passing everyone on the straight leading to turn 1, he went on to take command, leading to his first win of the weekend. In SR1, Turalba found himself in a three-way fight along with Almario and Quiñones. However, the race was stopped when Turalba hit the barriers at turn 8. In the end, Almario secured the win with Turalba in 2nd, and Quiñones completing the SR1 top 3. The good news is that Turalba walked away with minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
The final race of the weekend saw Jordan shrug off a slow start to take home another dominant SR3 win. In SR1, Quiñones dodged Almario as the latter took a spin at turn 1. With a clear view ahead, Quiñones went on to clinch his first SR1 victory of the season.
Jordan maintains his lead in the SR3 Challenge Cup standings, followed by Rafa Caceres and Andre Rodrigues in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. In SR1, Turalba continues his reign, although his Round 3 participation remains uncertain. Quiñones climbs to second overall, while Almario sits close behind in third.
Catch the action as the SEAOIL Radical Challenge Philippines heads to Clark International Speedway on October 18- 19, 2025, for Round 3, the season’s halfway point.
