MANILA, Philippines - Eduardo “EJ” Coseteng Jr. of Eagle Cement and Flynn Jackes of Tuason Racing proved themselves among the country’s best young karters following their dominating feats recently in the 2012 Coca-Cola Formula Cadet Cup and Mini-ROK Cup at the Carmona Racetrack.
Coseteng captured Formula Cadet Expert and Novice crowns while Jackes clinched his second straight Mini-ROK crown in this event sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines, and sponsored by Coca-Cola, Yokohama the official tires, Sparco, Motorstar and Aeromed.
Proving his big potentials to carry on the legacy of his multi-titled racing champ father Jody Coseteng, EJ’s inherited champion racing genes could be credited to his very successful karting debut this season.
He completed his title sweep after ruling the last two legs both over Sean Draeco McLelland and Tuason Racing’s Julia de los Angeles.
And at a young age of 8, he has shown driving consistency, determination, focus and excellent maneuvers far better than older rivals in his group. This was proven by his impressive performances in the 2012 Coca-Cola Karting Super Series where he still managed to claim overall third runner-up honors in the Formula Cadet Novice despite missing action in the first two legs.
Jackes likewise pulled his own sweep for the Mini-ROK Cup after winning Race 2 over Dylan Arambulo of FERN-C Racing and AT Tuason of Tuason Racing, and Race 3 over Arambulo and SEAOIL-DC-Kart Plaza karter Gabe Cabrera.
His feat puts him a step closer to a historic milestone as the first karter to achieve a Triple Crown or a Grand Slam by winning three karting titles in three separate karting series all in one season.
To complete that, Jackes will be gunning for the Asian Mini-ROK plum as he joins the Philippine Karting Team vying for honors in the last two legs of the 2012 Asian Karting Open Championships set Dec. 15-16 at the Sentul International Racetrack in Indonesia.
Information: Carmona Racetrack c/o Rose Feria at 845-0745, 889-3389, 845-3287 and 845-4142 or visit the website www.asiankarting.com.