Motorcycle Philippines

Here we go again.

After having just escaped the helmet sticker ordinance by the MMDA, newly elected Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim wants to ban tandem riding in the city of Manila.

From ABS-CBN Interactive

Motorcycle riders in tandem may soon be a thing of the past in Manila if Mayor Alfredo Lim will have his way.

Lim on Monday urged the city council to draft an ordinance that will prohibit having more than one rider on a motorcycle.

The mayor, dubbed “Dirty Harry” for his no-nonsense approach to criminals, said various crimes, including murders of activists and journalists, are committed by suspects riding tandem on motorcycles.

Lim said the proposed measure is better than the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s plan to require riders to post their motorcycle’s plate number on their helmets.

Oh brother when will this madness ever end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Gerry Cornejo, MCPF Director

Very early this morning, at around 0630H, July 28, I got this text message from MCPF Director ATOY STA. CRUZ – “ MMDA returns the ordinance (motorcycle plate no. sticker on helmet) to PNP NCRPO for further study they will not implement the said law”.

I was overjoyed with the news and immediately called up Director ATOY to get more details. He confirmed sending the text message and told me that he heard the news over one of the AM radio stations this morning.

Before requesting MCP main man BIMBO “BoyG” ISIDRO for a news posting on the MCP website, I called up MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando himself at around 0830H this morning (July 28, 2007) and was able to talk personally to Chairman BF, who confirmed the news.

Chairman Ferndando said that because of various concerns from the motorcycle riding community, the MMDA had indeed returned the proposal to PNP-NCRPO for further study.
In other words : HINDI NA PO MATUTULOY ANG IMPLEMENTATION NG PROPOSED MMDA ORDINANCE NA LAGYAN NG STICKER NG PLATE NO. ANG MGA HELMET NG MGA NAG-MOMOTORSIKLO.

MCPF Director Atoy Sta. Cruz added that according to his high-ranking sources at the PNP NCRPO, the police authorities will submit another proposal to the MMDA and DOTC, involving the use of reflectorized motorcycle vests NATIONWIDE and not only in Metro Manila. These vests will have the plate no., blood type and other important information that will identify the rider.

Director Atoy also said that this is something which the MCPF will be inclined to support because it will be for the safety of the motorcycle rider, and will be a more effective means of curbing crimes committed using motorcycles.

Mabuhay at maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga sumoporta sa MCPF, MCP at sa lahat ng mga tumutol sa panukalang batas ng MMDA ng lagyan ng sticker ang ating mga helmet.

Forum member obijuan‘s fantastic recall of his very first MX Race. Way to go obijuan!

Dear Diary,

Last Saturday, on July 21, 2007, I had an affair….
To think that this event coincides with the 2007 FIM UAM Asia Supercross Championships made it even more exciting…

Seeing a live race like this was at least one of my main goals before I reach the age of 2nd-childhood (40 yrs above, that is). And much more that joining a motocross race on a whim, with no practice, no preparation, no bike (well, not until two days before then), is a far-fetch yet life-long ambition of mine that just came true!

During the actual run of the course, it was very intense… there were many categories for one to join in, and you just have to know your own limited capacity to belong to the proper group. I asked for the the slowest possible category I could belong to and I was listed under Open Beginner Production. Oh boy what a bunch of skilled and fast riders I got to ride with, I thought to myself I must have been in the wrong group!!
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Radio and TV producer and program host, Gerry “JACKRABBIT” Cornejo was recently appointed Motorcycle Philippines Federation (MCPF) Director for Media. He has been a working member of the print and broadcast media for the past two decades and is currently the program host and producer of KKK sa RJ (DZRJ AM) and “Open House with Gerry Cornejo” (RJTV 29). Starting this month, Cornejo has designated Thursdays as a “motorcycle news and issues program” in his daily radio show.

He covered the MCPF-organized motorcade rally at the MMDA headquarters last Friday, July 20, where around 5,000 bikers in all kinds of motorcycles participated. The coverage of the rally-motorcade was aired nationwide and featured in Open House with Gerry Cornejo (OHGC) last Sunday, 6:30 p.m. on RJTV. There will be a replay on Sunday, JULY 29, at 6:30 pm.

Cornejo welcomes all motorcycle and scooter clubs, organizations and individual riders, who want to make any announcements, comments or suggestions to send him a PM on the MCP website, via email at kkksarj@yahoo.com , or through text at 09213673654.

KKK sa RJ (DZRJ-AM 810 kHz)
Monday to Friday, 7am to 8am
KKK can also be heard live worldwide over the internet at www.rjplanet.com and click on the DZRJ-AM box.

OPEN HOUSE with GERRY CORNEJO (RJTV 29)
Airs Nationwide via Satellite and Cable TV – every SUNDAY at 6:30 p.m.
In Metro Manila – RJTV (uhf Ch. 29), Sky 19, Home 19, Destiny 34, Sun 65, Paranaque & Las Pinas 80, etc.

Congratulations and welcome aboard Gerry!

Watch Open House with Gerry Cornejo tonight July 22 at 6:30PM. There will be a 15 minute Video feature of the MCPF Organized rally against the proposed MMDA Helmet Law.

Open House with Gerry Cornejo ca be seen on RJTV, cable & satellite.
RJTV 29, SkyCable 19, Home Cable 19, Destiny Cable 34, Sun Cable 6, Las Pinas and Paranaque 80.

The start of the much awaited FIM Asian Supercross launches today with races for the first heat of the nationals on July 21 and tomorrow Sunday July 22, 2007 at the Fast Track Circuit in Upper Bicutan, Taguig City. The Fast Track Circuit, which is just 15 minutes away from the heart of the city, is totally new for most of the 10 country foreign riders thus giving Filipinos a real good hometown advantage in this series organized by the National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association (NAMSSA) in cooperation with Xtreme Worx Philippines.

The event will also mark the first time in a decade that an international motocross event is being staged in Metro Manila, the last being held in 1997 in Marikina City and the last event in Puerto Princesa City. Mayor Freddie Tinga hailed this event as making Taguig City a landmark and motorsports capital of Metro Manila synonymous with the high tech image of motorsports racing with investments of locators in the City. “ We are privileged to be etched in Philippine Motorsports history by hosting this event in an international accredited racing facility at the Fast Track Circuit, bringing motorsports closer to the fans, press and all aficionados, quipped NAMSSA President Ken Falco. “The uphill and downhill routes, the treacherous narrow turns, the triple jumps, the whoop-de-doos, and the challenging table top will surely put their skills and strategy to test”, says Macky Carapiet, President, FIM Asian Supercross Commission.

The event is supported by City of Taguig, Philippine Sports Commission, Pine Rental, Motorcyclephilippines.Com. Castrol, Bridgestone, JT Triumph, Honda, Pocari Sweat, OZ Racing, Norkis Yamaha, Wildman Sandals, Karcher, YRS, Inside Racing, & Coca Cola.

Watch out for the Honda XRM Mono Make races and the San Mig Light Mountain Bike Challenge on Sunday at noon. The Fast Track Circuit is located in Upper Bicutan, Taguig City in front of the Camp Bagong Diwa and the rear side of the Taguig Hall of Justice Compound. Gen Admission is at P50 on Saturday and P100 on Sunday. For more info you may call 0917 6221765 or www.namssa.org

The crackle and drone of motocross bikes in full throttle will reverberate across the Fast Track Circuit in Taguig City this weekend when the Philippines hosts Round 2 of the 2007 FIM UAM Asia Supercross Championships. The Asian series will coincide with a leg of the 2007 National Motocross Series.

The bulk of the delegation is expected to arrive today as the first Mayor Tinga Cup Asian Supercross gets underway on July 20 – 22, 2007. Ten countries shall be arriving with the top Indonesian Supercross Team fielding a full force of 12 members. Confirmed nations are Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, UAE, Guam, Mongolia, India including the Philipines. Race officials from USA, Indonesia and Australia are expected to arrive to officiate the event, approved by FIM Asian Supercross Commission, President , Macky Carapiet.

Participation of new 65cc riders from Indonesians Rider Anastasia Kirana 9 years old and Michael Callaway the current UAE National 65cc champion shall add excitement to the main event PRO 125 category. The juniors 85cc category is also up for grabs with current Thai Champion Arunkrong and Indonesian entries of Bobby Pamungkas and Farhan.

The Supercross Masters of Asia event is supported by City of Taguig, Philippine Sports Commission, Pine Rental, Castrol, Motorcyclephilippines.com , Bridgestone, Yamaha, JT Triumph, Honda, Pocari Sweat, OZ Racing, Wildman Sandals, YRS, K’ Archer, Inside Racing, & Coca Cola.

The event shall have official practice and registration this Friday and Race days are on Saturday July 21 & Sunday July 22, 2007. Riders are advised to install their permanent NAMSSA Numbers on their machine’s front and both sides. Another support races are the Honda XRM Mono Make and the San Mig Light Mountain Bike Challenge Rd. 2 to be held on Sunday at noon.

Taguig Mayor Freddie Tinga also congratulated the organizers in building a successful recreation grounds for motorsports in order to develop our youths talents in achieving international sports acclamations as motocross has already earned us a Philippine champion in the past like Glen Aguilar the past Asian Supercross Champion.

The Fast Track Circuit is located in Upper Bicutan, Taguig City in front of the Camp Bagong Diwa at the behind the Taguig Hall of Justice Compound.

For more info you may reach 0917.622.1765 or log on to www.namssa.org for schedules of event.

Mongolia is the latest to confirm its participation in the second leg of the FIM Asian Supercross Championship on July 21-22, 2007 to be hosted at the new Fast Track Circuit in Upper Bicutan, Taguig City (fronting Camp Bagong Diwa).

This development brings the number of participating countries to nine, including Japan, UAE, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Guam, China and host Philippines in this event sanctioned by the National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association (NAMSSA) and promoted with Xtreme Worx Philippines.

Mayor Freddie Tinga of Taguig hailed this to be the biggest motorsports event to hit Metro Manila in its history, with nine countries participating.

The organizing NAMSSA also announced that the last day of practice for local riders will be on Sunday, July 15 as the track will closed until the official practice run on Friday, July 20. All competing riders are likewise advised to have their numbers on both sides and the front number plate of their bikes.

But more of the focus will be on the expected intense battle between defending champion Aaron Theplib of Thailand and the Philippines’ 11-time champion Glenn Aguilar.“This is the first time in years that an international motocross event will be staged here in Metro
Manila. This is a big chance to catch up on Theplib and impress our countrymen here in Metro Manila. I’ll give it my best,” said Aguilar. Standing in Aguilar’s way is also Michael Robinson from New Zealand.

The Asian Junior 85 cc., on the other hand, will be another equally thrilling battle among Thailand’s Arongkot Pinpon, Indonesia’s Bobby Van Kempen and the Philippines’ Jenzen Manuel. In the 65cc Mike Callaway from Dubai and Anastasia Kirana from Indonesia have confirmed their participation.Likewise, local riders from as far as North Luzon and down to the Visayas and Mindanao will be joining the said event, thus making it the biggest Supercross event in Metro Manila in its motorsports history. An equally exciting side event is the second leg of the San Mig Light Mountainbike Sprint that shall traverse a five-kilometer race on the Supercross track on mid day of Sunday of the main event.

The Fast Track Circuit is just 15 minutes away from Manila and promises convenience for both riders and spectators as it meets international safety standards with perimeter safety fences, rest rooms for participants and public, clubhouse, cable TV, billiards hall, medical room and the works. Chosen categoires shall be awarded with Castrol R4 Moto Engine Oil, as it has race proven performance of which is being used by the riders. For further details, please email namssa01@hotmail.com or call

0917-8992363 or check out www.asiamx.org & www.namssa.org