Clark International Speedway hosted an exhilarating display of automotive passion as over 300 Mazda vehicles participated in the Mazda Fan Festa PH 2024, powered by Shell Pilipinas. Modeled after the renowned Mazda Fan Festa in Japan, the event celebrated Mazda’s motorsport legacy while bringing together its loyal community in the Philippines.
Event partners including GT Radial, PartsPro, AAP, PIAA, Sonax, and Momo set up informative booths at the venue, while local food and drink vendors Shell Café, Ser Chef, Decimal Coffee, and Mendokoro Ramenba ensured attendees stayed refreshed throughout the day.
In a notable first, Mazda Philippines showcased AutoExe, its newly authorized distributor for Mazda tuning parts and accessories. The event featured stunning vehicles such as the CX-60, Mazda3, and MX-5, all equipped with AutoExe parts, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to performance and customization.
One of the key highlights of the event was the opportunity for Mazda owners to drive their vehicles around the prestigious 4.189-kilometer track at Clark International Speedway. With expert instructors and marshals guiding them, owners had a rare chance to push their Mazda cars to the limit. Additionally, the event featured the final leg of the 2024 Miata Cup and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) Miata Spec Series, adding a competitive edge to the festivities.
The day began with a spectacular parade of iconic Mazda sportscars, including various MX-5 generations and limited editions, such as the MX-5 25th Anniversary Edition and the #55 MX-5 Endurance Race Car. Leading the procession were key figures such as Steven Tan (President and CEO of Mazda Philippines), Takahiro Kobayakawa (Mazda Corporation Motorsports Head), and Arvin Obmerga (Shell Pilipinas Marketing Head).
“This event is a testament to Mazda’s ongoing mission to strengthen the connection between people and cars,” said Steven Tan. “The Mazda Fan Festa PH allows us to celebrate our brand’s community and the enthusiasm of Mazda fans in the Philippines.”
Racer Angie Mead King captivated the audience with thrilling demo laps in her third-generation Mazda RX-7, featuring a four-rotor 26B engine sourced from renowned racer Michael “Mad Mike” Whiddett. Following the demo, the morning was capped off with the Race 7 results of the Miata Cup and MSCC Miata Spec Series.
The day’s competitive racing events saw several standout performances, including Walter Pineda’s first-place finish in the Miata Cup’s Class A and Tyson Sy’s victory in the highly competitive Shell Pro Class.
The afternoon was filled with more action-packed racing, with Race 8 results confirming top spots for competitors such as Lew Llanillo in the ND Stock Class and Windy Imperial in the BRM Masters Class. After the races, all participants and spectators joined in the Mazda Sunset Parade, symbolizing the unwavering enthusiasm of Mazda owners across the Philippines.
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