4 teams top Media Challenge
August 8, 2001 | 12:00am
After three grueling rounds of battling the elements (and each other) – four teams top the 4th season of the City Media Challenge.
Team Supersonic Blue with Eric Soriano (drive.com.ph), Andre Palma (kotse.com), Tessa Salazar (Inquirer) and Raymond Tribdino (Inquirer) emerged the overall champion in both the 1.3 LXi and 1.5 EXi – duplicating the feat of last year’s champion, the Manila Bulletin team led by motoring editor Pinky Colmenares.
In second place, also in both categories, was Team Sunburst Yellow led by Media Challenge veterans Deo Macalma (DZRH) and Aaron Favila (Associated Press) with Ferdie Baja (DZEC) and Shirley Flores (Business World).
In third place for the 1.3 LXi category was Team Passion Orange with Angelo Almonte (DZMM), Willie Caballes (Manila Bulletin), Matt Mallari (Motoring Today) and Bill Velasco (Atomic Sports). For the 1.5 Exi category, Team Fresh Copper Metallic took the final podium spot with Andy Sevilla (Sports Weekly), Lester Dizon (Gadgets Magazine), Beth Sanchez (Business World) and Warren Castillo (Business World).
This year’s best drivers are Raymond Tribdino (Inquirer) for the 1300 class and Media Challenge freshman Ferman Lao (kotse.com) for 1500 category.
Honda Cars Philippines fielded 4 units of the Honda City Type Z as the official competition vehicles, with two 1300 LXi’s and two 1500 EXi’s that was used throughout the three rounds. Official fuel for the Media Challenge was Caltex Vortex, while the lubricants was provided for by Havoline Energy. Bridgestone and Firestone supplied the official tires, while other sponsors include Nodalo’s Trading for the rollcages, sumpguards and mufflers, Rota Wheels for the alloy wheels, and AITECH for the car stickers. All the three rounds, as well as this season’s race clinics were held at the Manila Harbour Centre.
The City Media Challenge is organized by ADBM Resources in partnership with Activity Asia Association and the Roadwise Motoring School.
Team Supersonic Blue with Eric Soriano (drive.com.ph), Andre Palma (kotse.com), Tessa Salazar (Inquirer) and Raymond Tribdino (Inquirer) emerged the overall champion in both the 1.3 LXi and 1.5 EXi – duplicating the feat of last year’s champion, the Manila Bulletin team led by motoring editor Pinky Colmenares.
In second place, also in both categories, was Team Sunburst Yellow led by Media Challenge veterans Deo Macalma (DZRH) and Aaron Favila (Associated Press) with Ferdie Baja (DZEC) and Shirley Flores (Business World).
In third place for the 1.3 LXi category was Team Passion Orange with Angelo Almonte (DZMM), Willie Caballes (Manila Bulletin), Matt Mallari (Motoring Today) and Bill Velasco (Atomic Sports). For the 1.5 Exi category, Team Fresh Copper Metallic took the final podium spot with Andy Sevilla (Sports Weekly), Lester Dizon (Gadgets Magazine), Beth Sanchez (Business World) and Warren Castillo (Business World).
This year’s best drivers are Raymond Tribdino (Inquirer) for the 1300 class and Media Challenge freshman Ferman Lao (kotse.com) for 1500 category.
Honda Cars Philippines fielded 4 units of the Honda City Type Z as the official competition vehicles, with two 1300 LXi’s and two 1500 EXi’s that was used throughout the three rounds. Official fuel for the Media Challenge was Caltex Vortex, while the lubricants was provided for by Havoline Energy. Bridgestone and Firestone supplied the official tires, while other sponsors include Nodalo’s Trading for the rollcages, sumpguards and mufflers, Rota Wheels for the alloy wheels, and AITECH for the car stickers. All the three rounds, as well as this season’s race clinics were held at the Manila Harbour Centre.
The City Media Challenge is organized by ADBM Resources in partnership with Activity Asia Association and the Roadwise Motoring School.
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