An exciting start for the 2024 Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC)
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Honda Philippines, Inc. starts the racing season with the 2024 Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup attended by 8 aspiring young riders in Tarlac Circuit Hill. The program aims to develop and give opportunities to the riders whose goal is to be an international rider someday.
April 27 – Warm-up, Practice and Qualifying Riders line up at the entrance of the pitlane area despite the scorching heat being experienced during the warm-up, practice, and qualifying race. They started with the riders’ briefing inside the paddocks from the local coach Charles Nolasco, a former PSBK (Philippine Superbike) rider as he gave instructions and basic riding tips. The riders started to ride and continued until practice sessions to familiarize the racetrack technical route using the CBR150R modified race bikes.
It was a challenging afternoon in Tarlac Circuit Hill due to the very hot temperature nowadays. The young riders start and begin entering the racetrack giving them 15 mins. to prove themselves, to get a good grid position in the Qualifying rounds. The audience also feels the excitement when #9 Kenzo Abadilla with his best lap in Lap 5 at 1:13.014, followed by #2 Yuri Olayvar at 1:13.368 with 0.354 difference from Kenzo, the 3rd placing rider#1 Nathan Galang at 1:13.422 and with 0.408 interval from Abadilla.
QUALIFYING RACE RESULT:
| Position | Rider # | Name | Best Lap Time | In Lap |
| 1 | 9 | Kenzo Miguel Abadilla | 1:13.014 | 5 |
| 2 | 2 | Urielle Jirone Olayvar | 1:13.368 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | John Nathan Galang | 1:13.422 | 7 |
| 4 | 4 | Vash Travis Aguilar | 1:14.007 | 3 |
| 5 | 7 | Franz Juric dela Cruz | 1:14.833 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 | Knox Leon Pantaleon | 1:14.846 | 7 |
| 7 | 8 | Mark Dustine Oliveros | 1:14.887 | 7 |
| 8 | 5 | Albert Joaquin Geronimo | 1:15.680 | 4 |
| 9 | 3 | Carlsen Jacob Solis | DNR | DNR |
April 28 – Race 1 and Race 2 After the qualifying round on the first day, the coach gives them a simple warm-up exercise before race and the riders are all eager to compete to show more improvements in their riding skills in Race 1 for 15 laps and Race 2 for 12 laps of racing under the tough hot weather condition in Tarlac. The 8 young riders were also being tested for their endurance and consistency in their result in riding.
#9 Kenzo Abadilla dominates the race winning both Race 1 and Race 2 of the first round, while 2nd Place winner #2 Yuri Olayvar is a consistent podium finisher for both races. The race competition excites the audience as the result for 3rd Place podium finishers are different in 2 Races. #1 Nathan Galang was able to get on the podium after competing with rider #4 Vash Aguilar in Race 1 while #7 Franz Juric delaCruz gaveanexciting push and won 3rd Place in Race 2 after Nathan slides in Lap 7.
RACE 1 RESULT:
| Position | Rider # | Name | Total Time | Best Time |
| 1 | 9 | Kenzo Miguel Abadilla | 19:44.754 | 1:12.041 |
| 2 | 2 | Urielle Jirone Olayvar | 19:51.218 | 1:12.366 |
| 3 | 1 | John Nathan Galang | 19:53.658 | 1:12.167 |
| 4 | 7 | Franz Juric dela Cruz | 19:53.724 | 1:12.052 |
| 5 | 4 | Vash Travis Aguilar | 19:55.626 | 1:12.337 |
| 6 | 8 | Mark Dustine Oliveros | 20:19.600 | 1:13.806 |
| 7 | 6 | Knox Leon Pantaleon | 20:33.480 | 1:14.726 |
| 8 | 5 | Albert Joaquin Geronimo | 20:34.150 | 1:14.982 |
| 9 | 3 | Carlsen Jacob Solis | DNR | DNR |
left to right: Mr. Hitoshi Ito, Adviser – Motorsports, #2 Yuri Olayvar, #9 Kenzo Abadilla, #1 Nathan Galang & Ms. Sayaka Arai, President – Honda Philippines, Inc.
RACE 2 RESULT:
| Position | Rider # | Name | Total Time | Best Time |
| 1 | 9 | Kenzo Miguel Abadilla | 16:19.943 | 1:12.153 |
| 2 | 2 | Urielle Jirone Olayvar | 16:23.250 | 1:12.357 |
| 3 | 7 | Franz Juric dela Cruz | 16:25.285 | 1:12.486 |
| 4 | 4 | Vash Travis Aguilar | 16:25.744 | 1:12.338 |
| 5 | 8 | Mark Dustine Oliveros | 16:42.236 | 1:13.422 |
| 6 | 6 | Knox Leon Pantaleon | 16:57.520 | 1:14.824 |
| 7 | 5 | Albert Joaquin Geronimo | 17:08.759 | 1:15.624 |
| 8 | 1 | John Nathan Galang | 16:44.976 | 1:12.118 |
| 9 | 3 | Carlsen Jacob Solis | DNR | DNR |
left to right: Mr. Hitoshi Ito, Adviser – Motorsports, #2 Yuri Olayvar, #9 Kenzo Abadilla, #7 Franz Juric dela Cruz Ms. Sayaka Arai, President – Honda Philippines, Inc.
Honda Philippines, Inc. would like to thank our sponsors supporting this program: HJC Helmet, RK Takasago Chain, MTRT, NGK Spark Plugs, YSS Suspension, Alpinestars, UMA Racing, RCB, Pirelli Tires and Romy Lanceta Trucking Services.
For more information, visit www.hondaph.com. Stay updated on Honda’s newest products and promos by following Honda Philippines, Inc. on Facebook (facebook.com/hondaph) and Instagram (instagram.com/hondaph_mc/), YouTube (HondaPhilippines_Motorcycle) and Tiktok (tiktok.com/@hondaphilippines) or contact (02)-8581-6700 to 6799, and 0917-884-6632.
credit: Honda Philippines
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