Motorcycle Philippines

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

Angono, Rizal is considered the “Art Capital of the Philippines.” It is not just home to some of our great artists (three of them already hailed National Artists), but it’s also where one could find the Petroglyphs – the oldest known work of art in the Philippines.

This Saturday, Vespa community here in Manila will ride to Angono to visit art galleries and museums; including a tour of the residence and studio of National Artist Botong Fransisco.

This unique cultural ride has been arranged and spearheaded by our fellow Vespa riders based there. True to form, the Angono riders have proven that it is indeed a place where artists are grown since they even came up with this unique poster design/artwork for the event:

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After a week and 136 comments we are happy to announce the winners of the Transformers T-shirts.

The winners are forum members

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To the winners, please drop me a PM (BoyG) so we can discuss the delivery of your shirts.

To all participants, thank you very much for your participation!!