Vios Cup final race hits Manila

MANILA, Philippines–Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is all set for the Vios Cup Season’s third and final race!

TMP’s grand dream of bringing the much-talked-about motorsports festival closer to the public will finally happen on Oct. 18 to 19 as the race was moved to McKinley West, Bonifactio Global City, in Taguig City.

Let the No. 1 automotive company in the country bring people a fun-filled program and the heart-pounding excitement that has already redefined motorsports in the country

From a record of 30 Vios race cars lined up at the track last race, seven new entries will be added to the largest grid in Philippine motorsports history. The final leg will be divided into two grids or brackets based from the results of the qualifying round scheduled on Oct. 18. The race proper will be on the following day.

Champions from the Media Class of previous legs will race under Media All-Stars Category together with celebrity racers who will battle it out wheel-to-wheel to take the honor of being the best in their class.

Fans can expect a more action-packed race as competition is expected to level up, with all teams gearing up for this final and much-anticipated leg.

Rain or shine

Despite the rain on the second heat of the previous race last July, Vios Cup racers proved that rain or shine, they can exemplify racing skills on those heart-stopping drifts on the wet track.

Jason Choachuy, racing for Toyota Balintawak, once again emerged as the winner for the first and second heat scoring a huge strategic point advantage in the three-leg race series making him the top seed for the Manila Race.

However, the point system for this final race will double up, which gives everyone a final opportunity to improve their championship standings for this 2014 Race Season. The racer who will get the highest cumulative points (with deductions implemented by Automobile Association Philippines) from the first to the last official race will be declared the overall season champion.

Aside from bragging rights, the winner will receive a brand-new Vios (1.5G M/T). The second placer will get P400,000 and the third placer will receive P200,000.

TMP has prepared another full-day program and other side activities such as track day competitions and fun outdoor games suited for all ages.

Feel the rush of adrenaline as one of the stars from the hit movie “Fast and Furious” returns to showcase once again exclusive drifting exhibitions for all racing fanatics. Be awed by drift king Keiichi Tsuchiya as he shows some live “Tokyo Drift” action as seen in the movie!

To wrap up this weekend-long festivity, various OPM bands will rock this season’s final race. Watch Pulso and Yolanda Moon, plus the most awaited performance of Up Dharma Down. Mark your calendars and experience a fun and exciting weekend at McKinley West, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. This event is open to the public, and admission is free!

The 2014 Vios Cup is in cooperation with Bridgestone and supported by Rota, Motul, Brembo, Denso, AVT, OMP and TRD.

For more updates and information about the Vios Cup, you may visit www.toyota.com.ph and follow Toyota’s official Facebook page and Instagram account at ToyotaMotorPhilippines.