Honda Philippines Keeps their Racing Form at the 2023 InsideRACING Grand Prix (IRGPXVI)
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Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), recently participated in the 16th InsideRACING Grand Prix (IRGPXVI). The event was dubbed as “IRGPXVI: LEGENDS ARE FOREVER!” and was held last December 15 to 17, 2023 at the Tarlac Circuit Hill.
![Jakob Sablaya Team](https://insideracing.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jakob-Sablaya-Team.jpg)
HPI’s participation in this event is part of the plan with the “Road to Champion” campaign for on-road sports to emphasize and expand its exposure in Domestic Racing.
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In 2023, HPI sponsored two of the country’s most promising motorcycle young racers, Jakob Sablaya and Alfonsi Daquigan. Jakob Sablaya, 18, represented Honda Project M Koby Racing Team and gained podium finishes which were 3rd Place in MotoIR Grand Prix using the CBR150R, and 2nd Place in Super Sports 300 Grand Prix using the CBR300R race bikes. Meanwhile another racer, the 14-year-old Alfonsi Daquigan got the Pole Position Award for the MotoIR Grand Prix race category under the Sharp Honda SCK Philippines Racing Team using the CBR150R. Both riders had shown their potential as a future international riders.
![Jakob Sablaya Team.](https://insideracing.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jakob-Sablaya-Team..jpg)
Despite fierce competition, Sablaya showed his competitors that still he could have what it takes to stand out by showing his skills in the Underbone Limited class wherein he finished in 4th Place and in the Underbone Open race category where he ended up at 7th Place while exerting his efforts using the SupraGTR150.
HPI President Ms. Sayaka Arai emphasizesd, “We are very happy with the results and efforts of Mr. Sablaya and Mr. Daquigan, they are truly indicative of a job well done. Honda is honored to support young riders who are achieving their dream of becoming a champion.’’
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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