Yamaha Motor Philippines continued to strengthen its commitment to grassroots motorsports as Yamaha Grand Prix Round 2 delivered another action-packed weekend of racing at Tarlac Circuit Hill. Bringing together aspiring racers, seasoned local competitors, partner dealers, and some of the country’s most promising young talents, the event reinforced Yamaha’s mission of developing the next generation of Filipino champions through competitive racing and the global BLU CRU program.
More than just a race weekend, the Yamaha Grand Prix serves as a platform where riders sharpen their skills, embrace sportsmanship, and gain valuable experience in a professional racing environment. The series also highlights the performance of Yamaha’s race-bred machines while providing partner dealers greater visibility through the newly introduced YZF-R15M Dealer Cup.
Dealer Cup strengthens Yamaha’s racing ecosystem
One of the season’s newest highlights is the YZF-R15M Dealer Cup, which gives Yamaha’s partner dealerships the opportunity to field their own teams composed of BLU CRU riders. The category strengthens the partnership between Yamaha Racing and its dealer network while creating another competitive pathway for rider development.
Each dealer team is composed of two riders. Every participating dealer entered the season with one designated rider before completing its roster through the Dealer Draft Pick, where a second rider was selected from Yamaha’s BLU CRU talent pool.
MotorAce, represented by Jolo Suba, drafted Myron Delos Santos. New Nemar, represented by Asia Milan, selected Joshua Kyle Andres. Guanzon, with Knox Pantaleon, welcomed Joaquin Geronimo, while JOVAS Racing Department, represented by Rand Erwin Bergania, drafted Anderson Debnam. CDO 2 Cycles Marketing Corporation, represented by Gab Serevo, completed its lineup with Ezra Samson.
Through this unique format, Yamaha continues to strengthen the partnership between its dealer network and the BLU CRU rider development program, giving young racers the opportunity to compete alongside dealer-backed teams while helping build the future of Philippine motorsports.
New and returning categories deliver exciting racing
Another new addition to this year’s championship is the Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup, highlighting Yamaha’s commitment to continuous innovation by giving racers the opportunity to develop and refine their machines throughout the season.
Alongside returning categories such as the Sniper Limited GP Invitational and Sniper Limited Intermediate, Round 2 featured closely contested races that showcased the growing depth of talent within Philippine grassroots racing.
The weekend also marked the continued growth of Yamaha’s BLU CRU Junior Cup, the brand’s rider development program designed to prepare young racers for bigger opportunities in national and international competition. Every lap represented another step forward for these aspiring athletes as they continued their journey through Yamaha’s structured racing pathway.
Close battles across every class
Across two days of racing, competitors delivered thrilling performances in every category. The Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup, Sniper Limited GP Invitational, Sniper Limited Intermediate, BLU CRU Junior Cup, and Dealer Cup all produced exciting battles that rewarded consistency, skill, and determination.
As the championship progresses, every race contributes valuable points toward the season standings while giving riders more opportunities to elevate their performance and gain valuable racing experience.
Round 2 Results
| Category | Race | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup | Race 1 | Masato Fernando | Christian Anderson | J.E. Inguito |
| Race 2 | Christian Anderson | EJ Sobretodo | Masato Fernando | |
| Sniper Limited GP Invitational | Race 1 | Kerwin Chang | Tracy Soyangco | EJ Sobretodo |
| Race 2 | Peeno Chang | Masato Fernando | Kerwin Chang | |
| Sniper Limited Intermediate | Race 1 | Nedy Duran | Mytchell Ngo | Kervie Bergania |
| Race 2 | Kervie Bergania | Mytchell Ngo | Rain Del Mundo | |
| R15M BLU CRU Junior Cup | Race 1 | Joharry Suba | Myron Delos Santos | Kile Andres |
| Race 2 | Myron Delos Santos | Kile Andres | Rand Bergania | |
| R15M Dealer Cup | Race 1 | Rand Bergania | Knox Pantaleon | Gab Serevo |
| Race 2 | Rand Bergania | Joharry Suba | Myron Delos Santos |
With another successful round completed, Yamaha Grand Prix continues to demonstrate why it remains one of the country’s premier grassroots racing programs. By combining rider development, dealer participation, competitive racing, and the BLU CRU philosophy, Yamaha Motor Philippines continues to build a stronger future for Philippine motorsports, one race at a time.
In Summary
Yamaha Grand Prix Round 2 showcased the strength of the brand’s grassroots racing program by bringing together young talent, dealer-backed teams, and competitive racing in one championship. Through initiatives such as the BLU CRU Junior Cup and YZF-R15M Dealer Cup, Yamaha continues to invest in developing the next generation of Filipino racers while expanding the country’s motorsports ecosystem.