Marave and Aguilar were named co-Drivers of the Year while Bumgarner emerged the unanimous choice as the Female Driver of the Year.
Both Marave and Aguilar got five votes each from the executive screening committee headed by Batangas Racing Circuit chairman Johnny Tan for their valuable contributions for the country in international competitions.
Marave was the first true-blooded Filipino to capture the Asian Formula 3 crown while Aguilar emerged the first Filipino to ever capture the FIM Asian motocross title.
The Golden Wheel awards committee said it was equally proud that the country has produced its first female international champion in Bumgarner who copped the Asian Zone Karting plum last December.
She was the most bemedalled racer in the show directed by Ike Gangoso. Aside from the Female Driver of the Year, she also received the Karter of the Year award, the Open class champion trophy and the Golden Wheel trophy for karting.
The other Golden Wheel awardees were Jaime Barcial (Scooter), JP Carino (Formula Toyota), Audel Sison (Drag Race), Jolet Jao (Superbikes), Robert Abas (4x4 Off-Road Racing), Carlos Anton (National Touring Car Championship), Ivan Isada and co-driver Art Guevarra (Rally), Daryl Flores (Slalom), Alex Perez (Rally Cross) and Tyson Sy (Formula BMW).
Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) president Mandy Eduque lauded the creation of the first Golden Wheel Awards, citing that the said tribute for top motorsports achievers should inspire these racers to strive harder in their own disciplines.
"I believe this is just a fitting tribute to our Filipino drivers who are now making their own marks in international competitions," said Eduque.
The Golden Wheel Awards also installed Pocholo Ramirez in the RP Motorsports Hall of Fame.
It turned out the biggest gathering ever of motorsports personalities. All of the biggest names in Philippine racing including Jojo Silverio, Mike Potenciano, JP Tuason, former rallye champion Vip Isada, and even car racing actors Monching Gutierrez and Dominic Ochoa attended the event, which further strengthened the brotherhood and camaraderie among Filipino racers.