5th leg of MS Motosuit motocross series revs off in Calambua today

CEBU, Philippines – Over a hundred riders from all over the country are all set to plunge into action as the fifth leg of the 2014 MS Motosuit Motocross Series dubbed as the Calambua Motocross Challenge gets underway this morning at a specially-designed racetrack in Calambua, San Remigio town north of Cebu.

Jonjon Adlawan, the leading contender for the 'Rider of the Year' award, heads the elite list of entries that also include Jubenila Abellar, Dondon Yuson, Scot Remy of Dumaguete, and Windsor Famorca of Guimaras in the pro open category.

The likes of John Flores, Cyril Tariman, JC Obligado, Dongkey Sanchez, and a slew of young but promising racers led by the ever daring BJ Pepito, Charisse Lauron, and Jeanette Connock Olanda will also show off their riding skills.

A bunch of riders from Sel-J Racing Team of Manila and other areas in the Vis-Min region will also be coming over to challenge Cebu's hometown bets.

During the race, Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. will be launching two of its top-grade motorbikes - the XTZ 125 and Serow 250. Both are dual sports bikes that boast great rides on city roads and on rough terrain.

Yamaha will be lending 12 units of these motorbikes for the riders in the off-road world category, which is expected to be the main attraction of the charity event that is also backed up by CST Motorcycle Tire, F & FO Motor Parts, RMO Motor Parts,  JCO Motor Parts, New MS Apartelle,Prospeed, Motomaze, Ljun Motorparts, N Style Motor Parts, Speed-up Motor Parts, Diosdado Navarez, and Lauron Refrigeration and Airconditioning.

The other categories to be contested are the mini 60cc and 85cc, beginners, local enduro, open enduro, executive A, B and C, intermediate, and expert.

The participants and spectators alike will be treated to a special segment, which will showcase Yamaha's off-road motorcycles with dual purpose, a Yamaha race clinic for kids and a one-make race featuring XTZ 125. — EB) (FREEMAN)