All systems go for Honda Motorworld race

CEBU, Philippines - It’s all systems go for the second round of the 2010 Honda Motorworld Underbone Circuit Racing this Sunday at Kartzone in Panagdait, this city.

Around 70 riders are expected to see action. As off the pre-registration period, there are now 40 riders who already signed up said Honda Motorworld president Jonnel Borromeo in yesterday’s press conference at Kartzone.

Borromeo is also happy to announce that enthusiasts from towns and other cities other than Mandaue and Cebu City have also signified interest in the event.

No registration fee will be collected by the organizers and the only requirement is that the participant must be using a Honda scooter and underbone-type bike.

Categories include the 4-automatic scooter class for all Honda beat users, the 110-115 super stock for beginners and novice class, 125 super stock beginners’ class and the novice open division.

Close to 40 thousand cash prize is at stake in the event.

Aside from that, the champion down to the eighth place in each class will be given points to determine their overall rankings.

Race Director Jong Uy, for his part, anticipates a very tough competition this

Sunday as riders who had been defeated during the first leg done in January also at Kartzone have vowed to avenge to their loss.

Aside from the individual supremacy, at least seven teams are anticipated to topple Honda Motorworld’s own team.

The first leg saw Honda Motorworld dominating the podium as riders proved their worth on the team.

Both participants and spectators for this Sunday’s action will also get a chance to win in a raffle draw if they will be able to show a logo of Honda Motorworld from any item they will be showing out to the organizers during race day.

To spice up the event, Honda Motorworld will also be launching their new line of apparel and accessories for Honda racing.

In another development, Borromeo said that the planned clinic also this summer for the beginners’ class will have to be set aside after an expert rider from Manila, who they were suppose to tap to hold the clinic could not make it due to contract restrictions with his sponsor.

Borromeo though still hopes that this will eventually push through so that more locals will be encouraged to try underbone racing instead of doing illegal drag races here.

Borromeo also hopes that Luzon will be able to pick up on the said motorsport soon after being left behind by Visayas and Mindanao in terms of exposure.

“This circuit racing only happens in the Visayas and Mindanao right now. We’re looking into a National level, but we have to cultivate Luzon first so we can formalize this kind of racing,” said Borromeo.   (FREEMAN NEWS)