- 20 sim racers will compete in the National Finals on September 27 at SMX Convention Center.
- More than 400 racers joined this year’s qualifiers, including a growing Junior Class.
- Class champions can win PHP 100,000 and a Team Philippines slot for the Asia Finals.
More than 400 sim racers from across the country took part in the qualifiers, racing around the Laguna Seca circuit in the stock Toyota GR 86 and putting their fastest laps to the test.
The National Finals will take place at Function Room 1, 2nd Floor, SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The event is free and open to the public.
From Sim Racing to the Real Track
The TGR Philippines Esports GT Championship is the country’s premier sim racing tournament, bringing together racing enthusiasts through the game Gran Turismo while giving aspiring racers an avenue to pursue their motorsport ambitions.
Since its launch in 2020, formerly known as the GR GT Cup, the championship has helped grow competitive sim racing in the Philippines while creating opportunities for local racers to compete on a bigger stage.
The series also serves as a bridge between virtual and real-world racing, with winners given the opportunity to transition into TMP’s premier racing series, the TGR Philippine Cup, formerly known as the Vios Cup.
20 Racers, One National Final
The National Finals will feature 20 racers across two categories:
Sporting Class
- Russel Reyes — 1:40.258
- Luis Antonio Moreno — 1:40.862
- Russo Gabriel Formoso — 1:40.869
- Corwin Josiah Mercado — 1:40.966
- Michael Vincent Velasquez — 1:41.013
- James Patrick Lopez — 1:41.181
- Victor Lorenzo Ancheta — 1:41.184
- Arlie Jophen Matubis — 1:41.262
- Stanley Golez — 1:41.327
- Kendrick Asensi — 1:41.368
Junior Class
- Enzo Ison — 1:40.751
- Zeph Marcelo — 1:41.152
- Alanzo Matteo Gonzaga — 1:41.207
- Chester Jordan Ilog — 1:41.470
- Luth Ifamy — 1:41.472
- Reign Alojado — 1:41.820
- Theo Gabriel Pangan — 1:41.901
- Jo Hashimoto — 1:42.093
- Prince Von Erico Contreras — 1:42.350
- Samuel Rey Icalia — 1:42.559
A Shot at Team Philippines
The winners of both the Sporting and Junior Classes will take home PHP 100,000 and earn a spot in the Asia Finals as part of Team Philippines.
The runner-up in each class will receive PHP 75,000, with a chance to claim the third and final Team Philippines slot. The final slot will go to the runner-up with the higher number of points at the end of the National Finals.
Beyond the competition, fans attending the event can also try out public sim racing rigs and check out displays featuring:
- GR Yaris
- GR Corolla
- GR 86
- Tamaraw one-make race car
A new lineup of GR merchandise will also be available for fans to purchase at the venue.
The National Finals will also be livestreamed through the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Facebook Page, giving fans another way to follow the action.
With more than 400 racers joining this year’s qualifiers, the championship continues to provide a platform for both established sim racers and young competitors looking to develop their skills and pursue motorsports.
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