Street racing action rages at Rd. 2 of the 2025 TGR Philippine Cup

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) successfully concluded the second of three Race Weekends for the 2025 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup, held from May 23 to 25 in Villar City, just south of Metro Manila. Drawing over 12,000 attendees, the event featured an array of motorsports and mobility activities across a specially constructed 2.4-kilometer street circuit.

The race weekend showcased competitive action in four categories—Novice, Sporting, Super Sporting, and Legacy. With 14 turns, including two hairpins and six chicanes, the circuit delivered intense racing and thrilling spectator moments.

An unexpected highlight occurred during the Novice Class race when TMP President Masando Hashimoto, competing as part of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Novice Team, overturned his Vios one-make-race (OMR) car after colliding with a barrier. Despite the impact, he emerged uninjured, demonstrating the integrity of the vehicle’s safety features.

“My car flipped and became immobile. While the tires and engine took substantial damage, the cabin structure stayed fully intact, allowing me to walk away safely. I lost my Vios #4, but it protected me—and that’s the kind of safety Toyota engineering aims for,” said President Hashimoto.

TMP has fielded the Vios OMR in the TGR Philippine Cup (formerly Vios Cup) for over a decade. The race cars are outfitted to meet motorsport standards, including roll cages, 5-point racing harnesses, and HANS-compatible helmets and gear. This commitment to safety extends to Toyota’s production vehicles, supported by features such as Toyota Safety Sense and multiple control systems.

Toyota’s motorsports program, through TGR, continues to support automotive innovation through rigorous testing in race conditions. The Philippine Cup is conducted under the guidance of the Automobile Association Philippines to maintain internationally recognized safety benchmarks.

In line with its mission to develop vehicles through real-world driving challenges, TMP also introduced the Tamaraw Racing Concept—a modified Tamaraw Dropside—during the Drag Race Exhibition. This concept vehicle reflects Toyota’s commitment to developing exciting and capable vehicles through performance testing.

Beyond the racetrack, attendees experienced Toyota’s mobility showcase through the Toyota Drive Fest, featuring test drives, vehicle displays—including GR, GR-S, HEV, Tamaraw, and Lexus F SPORT units—and exclusive promotional offers. T-SURE also presented certified pre-owned vehicles for prospective buyers.

The weekend was capped by live performances from Filipino music icons Rico Blanco, Parokya ni Edgar, Ely Buendia, and Bamboo.

The final leg of the 2025 TGR Philippine Cup takes place in August at the Clark International Speedway. Follow TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok for updates.

The TGR Philippine Cup is sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines and supported by Petron, GT Radial, Villar City, Brittany, Seiko, Toyota Financial Services, Tuason Racing, and other industry partners. For full event details, visit https://toyota.com.ph/tgrphilippines.

Race Resuls:

RACE 1: SPRINT RACE 3

RACE 2: SPRINT RACE 4

RACE 3: SPRINT RACE 5