Castro and ADM Racing Team Destined to be IRGPXVIII Champion

Battled by novice and beginner riders, the F.C.C. Scooter Open Trophy, the first race of the Alpinestars IRGPXVIII, immediately thrilled race fans with the intense battle for the victory up until the last lap.

Sanctioned by NAMSSA and USRA, the race had 10 laps and polesitter Michael Reine Cruz of Agnat Yolac GS Battery had a strong start and he was tailed by GMD Racing / Team Pwede na Yan’s Yuri Olayvar and ADM Racing Team’s Jasper Castro. The three had a nail-biting race all throughout and in the last lap it was Castro who emerged victorious while Olayvar and Cruz got into a tight fray for the checkered flag. Olayvar crossed the finish line second with Cruz getting the last podium spot.

Castro had a great 2025 season and delivered well for ADM Racing team and he culminated it with a stellar performance in the IRGPXVIII.

Fourth to finish the race was Dharren de Guzman of Fullgaz Yuasa CJFM AStyle followed by ADM Racing Team’s Francois Miguel Pulido, Platinum Fullgaz Uragon GP rider Hencel Landicho and Franz Aedan San Diego of GS Battery / VTuning Performance. Not able to finish the race were San Diego’s teammate Renz Francisco, Gilbert Deblois of Platinum Fullgaz Uragon GP, Michael Marigondon of Fullgaz Yuasa CJFM AStyle and Miguel Dizon of F.C.C. Philippines.

Olayvar was hailed as the F.C.C. Juniors Trophy Champion as he was the highest finishing 21-year-old and below rider. Landicho was the Fastest Beginner while Yamaha Motor Philippines got the Manufacturers’ Award. With Castro’s victory, ADM got the Best Team Award while best mechanics were their team’s Dadatech Lalongbilang and A-Specs Faustino.

A Japanese manufacturer of automotive clutch parts, F.C.C. stands as a cornerstone in the industry, admired for its commitment to innovation, quality, and reliability. With an extensive back ground and a global footprint, F.C.C. has solidified its position as a premier supplier for motorcycle giants such as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha. Trusted by industry leaders worldwide and motorcycle enthusiasts, F.C.C. aims to provide easy access to high-quality clutch systems. It was the second year for F.C.C. Philippines Corporation to support the IRGP.