Villalon off to flying start in Formula SL

MANILA, Philippines - Indy Villalon of AUTS Racing started his title defense with a bang as he pulled the big win in the Formula SL Expert class recently in the international-flavored 2009 Philippine Karting Super Series at the Carmona Circuit Philippines.

Villalon showed experience and superb skills as he turned back teammate Joseph Castelar and PCR-Tough Gear’s Milo Rivera in the event sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines and sponsored by Palmer Asia Inc. – The Fire and Security Expert, Motorstar – and Aeromed.

His victory came after AUTS teammate Bobby Domingo staged a fiery rally from the back of the grid to rule the ROK Overall class.

Villalon wrapped up the 20-lap race in 16 minutes, 1.904 seconds, posting a fastest laptime of 48.214 seconds to check in 3.296 seconds ahead of Castelar.

Rivera came 6.679 seconds behind Villalon for third place honors while lady karter Yvana Carangan and John Castelar of AUTS Racing wound up fourth and fifth respectively.

“It’s a great start, and I’m hoping to run more consistently in the coming races,” said Villalon.

Domingo, on the other hand, unveiled an impressive comeback from 10th place enroute to a convincing victory in the ROK Overall division and take a step ahead in the race for this year’s coveted Karter of the Year diadem.

Moreover, he won the race by a far 18.755 seconds ahead of John Alvarez of Maranello-San Miguel-Marcelo Racing and third placer Javi Benitez of Jet Racing. 

Andres Calma of San Miguel Corporation checked in fourth while Franco Reyes landed fifth in the race.

Sharing the limelight with Villalon and Domingo was Ready2Race karter Von Medrano who prevailed over comebacking AUTS driver AV Rubio in the Formula SL Heavy.

For full results and other details, interested parties may contact Carmona Circuit Philippines c/o Rose Feria at 817-2241.