NEXT TRACK DAY — 06 DECEMBER 2009 —- AT THE NEWLY OPENED CLARK INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY (CIS) IN ANGELES CITY!

The National Racing Association’s Track Day last 23 August 2009 at the Batangas Racing Circuit had as many F words faster than you can say F_ _ _! (That’s for “FUNK” you people!) It had FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD, FUN, FERVOR, FREAKS (TD Freaks that is!), FAST riders, FANCY bikes, FAMILIAR and FAMOUS FACES, FASHIONABLE gear, and lots of FANS!

Presented by Bridgestone Tires, the “F”ourth NRA Track Day for 2009, under event director and NRA Prez Jake Swann, drew the participation of more than 80 motorbike enthusiasts (and that’s not counting the ride marshals, who included current and former racers Migs Ripoll, Rod Chua, Jay Carrion, Richie Lazaro, and Jade Lazaro) and quite a number claiming “I’m Only Here to Watch” motorcyclists) from mostly big to small displacements, who all feverishly (another F word!) rode around the 3.7 kilometer track under clear, bright, beautiful skies  throughout the day.

Usual Track Day suspects in attendance were Superbike champs Glenn Aguilar, Toti Alberto, Miguel Bichara, Ryan Medina, and SBK racers John Defensor, Joby Tanseco, Nino Garcia, JC Villanueva and small and big bike ace Dashi Watanabe. Even u-bone expert Jeff Chan was there! But what really got the fans jumping in the stands and the girls screaming “I Love You’s” was not the presence of these bike hunks, but two (literally!) small bike wonder kids, 9-year old Brandel Ortiz, and 12-year old Mokoy Ancheta.

Brandel, son of former Superbike (Expert Class) racer Randy Ortiz, and riding on a shiny yellow Betrakit 75cc, and Mokoy, on an equally bright yellow and blue Honda Wave 100cc, totally held their own against bigger, taller, and more experienced Track Day riders around the huge (at least for these two!) BRC circuit.  Their proud parents, as well as a hundred more spectators in the paddocks and in the grandstands, cheered them on during their track sessions as if actual races were going on (take that you big boys!)

Speaking of parents and their kids, Track Day also became a Family Day of sorts as several riders had their families in tow — wives, dads, moms, aunts, uncles, grandmas, even their little babies!

Track Day fans also had a blast watching two fun races in the afternoon — a 4-lap event for the big bikes, and another 3-lap affair for the small bikes. In the big bike class, the racers and experts, however, became distraught as the “fun rules” restricted them from joining the non-experts. They had a great time, nevertheless watching their friends and fellow riders experience close to what the “real deal” is like at BRC.

A lot more joined the small bike fun race (as the rules didn’t restrict the racers from joining this time) which was participated in among others by Dashi, Brandel, and Mokoy. And what a treat these small motor bikers gave the audience! No prizes though. Just the grand reward of having ridden the impressive Batangas track with these uber-talented racers and fellow bike enthusiasts!

But the excitement of the day didn’t stop there!  TradeTech Marketing, a Batangas-based company, had a display during Track Day too. But wait!  Before you can scratch your head and ask, they’re the exclusive Philippine distributors of MotoAir, a textile riding jacket — with a built-in air bag! (We told you it was exciting!)  TradeTech received a lot of inquiries about these jackets and pretty soon this product will make its debut in the Metro Manila market.

Motorcycle clubs that came in full force for the NRA Track Day were Bikers Unlimited, Disciples, P_k-P_k Riders, Toy Bikes MC, Bagwis Manila, Club R, Motobok, and several from ATAT, Ducati Unlimited Club, and Club 200.

All in all, the NRA Track Day last Sunday was a very successful and most enjoyable affair for the organizers, the participants, spectators, guests, and everyone in general.

Many thanks again to the sponsors of this event which were Teknic, Easy Trailer, and Aeromed Ambulance Transport, together with media partners Inside Racing, Mo2rista, and www.motorcyclephilippines.com.

And a big “Thank You!” to ALL who came and supported the event!

See you all next Track Day!

RFAC 4 Season 2

RFAC invades City of Angels or City of Angeles, Pampanga last August 23, 2009.

Duyan ni Maria Childrens Home in Mabalanias, Angeles City was the chosen beneficiary. The place houses abandoned children.

This place was visited by Sir Speedmaniac, one of the RFAC Council of Elders (COE’s) a name coined by some volunteers from a simple joke and even went there twice to survey the best possible route to be used by the Riders. Since there are road construction along Mc Arthur Highway in Pampanga, COE’s Ride Officials Sir Pogikazzmut (Spearhead) and Sir Blacknaz (Sweeper) chooses the Mexico, Pampanga Route, with a well paved road, though it’s a flat and straight road, the Riders was treated with natures best, a rice paddies along the road and a view of Mt. Arayat.

The once a month RFAC Ride, number of Volunteer Riders increases in numbers, this time we almost hit the 200 mark, the biggest number of Riders. From Clubs to individuals who are willing to extend their time and wealth to less privilege children. Thank You All
The assembly point was in a gasoline station in Valenzuela City, the group numbering around 65 Riders departs around 5:45am. As the train traverses the route, additional Riders joined the train, from Bulacan to Pampanga from Groups to individuals, thanks to the Marshalls. Some stops due to mechanical trouble occurred such as flat tires and worst a loosen bolts of valve tappet cover.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Sir Natt of JET Riders Club of Pampanga and its members numbering about 20, for being the Marshalls of the train when we arrived in San Fernando, Pampanga. They lead and guide our way to our destination and to our lunch venue, a cheap 100.00 pesos per head, eat all you can. Again, Thank You JET Riders of Pampanga.

While at the Duyan ni Maria, flicks of camera flash bulbs come from different directions. One Rider even climbed the roof to have a good angle.
To All Volunteers, individuals or Groups and Donors, though we cannot name you one by one, you know who you are. RFAC will not be a success without you help. We will continue our humble mission as long as we can and thru your support.

With the effort of COE’s such as Sir Lance, Sir Papabert16, Sir Extremevelocity, Sir Kaloi our Photographer (absent in this Ride), Sir Dennon who is physically absent (OFW) but has been supporting RFAC from the start we hope and pray to continue this undertakings. To other Ride Officials, many thanks for being there.

To ALL Volunteers, be ready and prepare you iron horses for R5S2 and enjoy the long and hilly road of Gen Trias, Cavite our next destination.

Report by: COE Edfertor
Photos: francismalasig

Pacman: From peace maker to bike safety model – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos.

Now, the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (HPG) wants to make him the face of its campaign for motorcycle safety.

Traffic officials hope to translate Pacquiao’s nationwide following into a weapon for arousing wider consciousness in bike riders to the importance of using helmets.

Pacman is bike safety role model | The Philippine Star >> News >> News Feature.

A popular and an effective commercial model, Pacquiao has been endorsing sports apparel, medicine, food and beverages, and even beauty services.

PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) spokesman Superintendent Edwin Butacan said the boxing champ offered to help them and will not ask for a talent fee.

Aside from being a world boxing champion, Pacquiao is also known for engaging in other sports, among them bike riding. He is the president of the Barracuda Biker’s Association in General Santos City.

It is a seminar style retreat for bikers only – begun and ended with a ride from Manila.

Rest & rejuvenate your tired spirit on this retreat designed exclusively for bikers like you.

Ride to Tagaytay City and breathe in God’s marvelous work in the crisp mountain air of Taal Lake.

Spend time with other bikers who have similar life situations like yours.

Make new friendships. Rebuild your relationship with God.

All are welcome – Christians, Catholics, Protestants, etc.

No Religion – Just you & God.

There will be a limited number of 20 slots only.

Your slot is finalized once paid.

Only P950 per head. Payment deadline on Aug. 22, 2009.

Payment thru bank deposit at BPI & Metrobank. Please text Mickie @ 0918.906.73.72 for information.

For other payment methods, kindly coordinate with us.

Itinerary

[Aug 29] Meet Up: Shell, Fort 445am / Take Off: 5am / ETA Tagaytay: 7am

[Aug 30] Home Bound 3pm

FaithRiders Motorcycle Ministry

Established in 2005, we have been silently at the forefront of spreading the word of God in the motorcycle community thru friendly rides, bible studies, biker hangouts, donation drives, outreach activities, ministry rides and so forth.

We can be reached online at christianbikers.faithweb.com or thru our email:  frmotoministry @ gmail.com

You can also reach us at:

09189067409 (Mark aka Kaskasero) or 09189067372 (Mickie aka Angkasera)