Former Jet Ski Rider of the Year Jan Jan Gonzales, who drew raves from the hometown Cebu crowd in the last leg, is eyeing a back-to-back win to strengthen chances for the Formula SL Light crown in this event sponsored by Pilipinas Shell, WG&A Super Ferry, Bridgestone, Nokia, Zip-zip, ZED and Philippines Charity Sweepstakes Office through chairman Livia "Honeygirl" de Leon and general manager Angelo Ver.
But Indy Villalon remains a big threat in the series sanctioned by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) while other title contenders Kendrick Sy and Tuason Racing-Team Oxygen’s PJ Religioso are also aiming to pull surprises to stay in contention.