BJ Pepito leads cast of winners in 25th Ornopia Motocross Cup

CEBU, Philippines — The decorated Cebuano daredevil BJ Enage Pepito banners the list of winners in the recently concluded 25th Ornopia Motocross Cup at the MS Motosuit Motorsport Park in Barangay Calambua, San Remigio, north of Cebu.

Pepito, one of the brightest products of Ornopia Cup where he had his humble beginnings as a rider when he was just six years old, motored his way to a golden performance in the milestone race marking the event’s Silver anniversary spearheaded by MS Motosuit big boss and San Remigio councilor Lou Ornopia.

The “Wonder Boy” from Daanbantayan outsmarted PC Gualiza and Clinton Gualiza to emerge as champion  in the expert open category. Renren Hisoler and Denden Supatan completed the top five finishers.

PC Gualiza though did not go home empty-handed as he triumphed over Denden Supatan and Renren Hisoler to clinch the inter-open title. Clinton Gualiza took the fourth place, with Cyril Tariman, Joshua Tabas, and Laurence Bacalso barging into the top seven.

Dave Seblos, on the other hand, topped the elite division. James Duroy and Roniel Borgonia landed at second and third, respectively, followed by Edwin Dilao, Jun Asid, Warren Pador, Jemar Bueno, Jeswar Bueno, Andy Ty, and Pascual Montebon.

Aston Martin Jagdon ruled the open enduro, with Alejar Landero and Jay Motano winding up second and third. Rounding up the top 10 list were Justine Arcayan, Ray Quirol, Denver Saballa, Jondy Bontuyan, James Duroy, Rochejan Reyes, and James Lloyd Gerona.

In the local enduro, Jondy Bontuyan reigned supreme after edging Tommy Largosa and Justine Arcayan, who settled for second and third. Rey Quirol and Denver Saballa placed fourth and fifth followed by Brian Borbon, Dexter Gracia, Bodi Bores, John Paul Mahusay, and Rochehan Reyes.

Not to be outdone, Joshua Tabas bagged a champion’s trophy in the novice open pro after outclassing Jondy Bontuyan and Laurence Bacalso, who ended up second and third.  Filling up the top 10 spots were Aston Martin Jagdon, Dan Gastador, Ken-Ken Ornopia, Krich Wagas, Denver Tabas, Keizer Ornopia, and Paw Velasquez.

Laurence Bacalso had his fair share of the spotlight after dominating the beginners open over Ken Lara and Keizer Ornopia. Dan Gastador, Kenken Ornopia, Paw-Paw Velasquez, Clitch Wagas, John Borres, Albreyu Gabunada, and Christian Cabatingan made it to the top 10 cast.

Ken Lara still has something to be happy about as he lorded over in the mini class, while Mat-Mat Velasquez came out as the first placer in the peweer/mini 50cc.

Shanyl Quirol snared the ladies open crown after beating Nica Quirol, who was the best finisher in the female 14 Under class.

The rest of the top performers were  Jun-Jun Agsoy (underbone),  Jondy Bontuyan (KLX exclusive), Ryan Quirol (executive 40-44), Ayen Ledesma (executive 45-49),  Jonathan Cuyos (executive 50-above), Edwin Dilao (exclusive Norte), and Jayme Mangubat (trail riders Norte).