Racelis secures back-to-back Karter of the Year honors

MANILA, Philippines — After etching his name in the record books as the 2025 MiniROK Karter of the Year, Antonio “Anton” Racelis faced the ultimate test of versatility this season: stepping up to the fiercely competitive Tillotson T4 Junior category.

Rather than enduring a typical rookie learning curve, the 11-year-old phenom from Lipa City immediately asserted himself as the benchmark of the Philippine series.

As the 2026 season draws to a close, Racelis has officially clinched the Tillotson T4 Junior Overall Championship by Round 8 (out of 9). The milestone secures his status as the 2026 T4 Junior Karter of the Year, crowning him with prestigious back-to-back top honors in consecutive age categories.

Racelis’ charge through the T4 Junior Philippine series was powered by seven round victories and a stellar first runner-up finish. This relentless consistency earned him the distinguished honor of being the Top Filipino Qualifier for the T4 Nations Cup at the Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Valencia, Spain.

On the regional stage, Racelis clinched second runner-up in the inaugural Tillotson T4 Asia Cup, proudly establishing himself as one of the elite Filipino finishers in international competition.

With another championship chapter closed, Racelis is pursuing advanced international competition and driver development.