Gracie Reyes Dominates and Secures Spot to Race in Thailand!

In a stunning display of heart, determination and undeniable skills, Gracie Reyes of Wheeltek-Zero2Podium Riding School earned respect and admiration at the third round of the Philippine Motul MotoIR National Championship held on July 19 and 20 at Tarlac Circuit Hill.

This round was crucial for the lady rider from Valenzuela and competitors of the Philippine SSBK Women’s Championship and they were fighting for a the chance to represent the country in the 2025 FIM Asia Women’s Cup of Circuit Racing which will be held in Thailand this September.

Reyes was remarkable right from the qualifying on July 19 as she took the pole position of the Philippine SSBK Women’s Championship category. It was an exciting race indeed as Reyes on her stock Yamaha R3 led her class early on the 6-lap race which also featured Super Sport Bike SP and Backbone Club Race classes. It was not a walk in the park though for Reyes as Eunice Mae Sta. Ana eventually took the lead and was determined to take the win as well. In the thrilling laps that follow, 18-year-old Reyes showed impeccable riding and managed to take the lead of her class again and defend P1 from Sta. Ana. It was a superb and close race for the two lady riders. Reyes triumphantly won the SSBK Women’s class and clinched the spot for Thailand, to the cheers of her team and family.

Reyes also won the  SSBK Women’s category in the second round of the Motul MotoIR while in the first round, she placed second. The race in Thailand this September will be her second international stint as back in June, Reyes participated as wildcard rider in Rounds 2 and 3 of  Yamaha Blu Cru Asia Pacific championship held in Motegi, Japan in late June and early July.

“Against all odds!” Perfect weekend! Thank you, Lord, for a safe race despite the weather. Thank you to  my family for their unending support. Thank you, Coach Joey, for your guidance. Thank you, Kuya Bacs for taking care of my bike. Thank you Yap family and everyone for the support,” shared Gracie Reyes who also expressed gratitude to Wheeltek Nationwide (Official), Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc., Motul Luzon – Infiniteserv Int’l Corporation, Alpinestars Philippines, KYT Philippines, Motorad Performance, Imprint Customs, KRB MX-Clinic, Zero2Podium Riding School, InsideRACING Magazine, National Motorcycle Sports & Safety Association and USRA:Unified Sports & Racing Association.

Well done and congratulations Gracie Reyes! Good luck as you carry the Philippine flag this September in Thailand at the FIM Asia Women’s Cup of Circuit Racing!