MANILA, Philippines - Mark Young-Yokohama Racing ace driver Carlos Anton dominated the fourth and fifth rounds of the Hillclimb Championship held in the hills of San Jose, Tarlac winning both the day and night stages of the course.
Anton led his team to a rare triple double with Alfie Concepcion and Frankie Domingo winning both legs in their respective Group 4 and Group 2 classes.
The fourth round was held in two separate day stages while the fifth leg was raced up the mountain at night to the Monesterio de Tarlac.
“All the stages in both rounds were quick, we were on the limiter on fourth gear at one point on that single lane road!” Anton said after checking in at 1:29.27 seconds on the 3-kilometer second stage for an average speed of over the120 kph from a standing start.
Danby Yaptinchay finished the stage second in an Evolution 3 with 1:33.21 seconds.
Hornitex-Yokohama-Total teammates Concepcion and Domingo extended their lead on the group 4 and 2 championships with flawless runs up the Tarlac mountains. They now only need to finish in the points of the final leg to clinch their titles.
In group 3, Baguio driver Ramsey Kairuz won leg 4 but faltered in the night stage to a disappointing 5th place finish while drag racer Jessie Magat in his inaugural hillclimb race won 3rd place in group 5 during the night stage. BJ Frondoso won both legs in group S.
“We prepared the car over the long break for these crucial rounds and all the hard work paid off, we are now ever so close to a 4th title in Hillclimb for Carlos and the Team.” Team owner Mark Young commented after a long day of racing.
For full results go to Hillclimbclub.com.