Racelis emerges as 2025 MiniROK champ

MANILA, Philippines —  The 2025 Philippine karting season has concluded with a remarkable story of triumph and tenacity, with young racing prodigy Antonio “Anton” Racelis claiming the championship of the MiniROK Expert Class.

He will not only be named as MiniROK Expert Overall Champion, but also the MiniROK Karter of the Year at Golden Wheel Awards in February 2026.

The young driver, known for his speed and maturity, navigated a demanding season of close competition and dramatic setbacks to claim the sport’s highest national honor for his class.

Hailing from Lipa City, Batangas, 10-year-old Racelis has been competing professionally since the age of seven. His championship run in the ROK GP Cup Philippine Series was a true test of character, overcoming not only fierce rivals but also unexpected challenges.

The season culminated in a dramatic final round at the Carmona Racing Track. With the points lead tight, the final race was crucial, but an approaching typhoon forced race officials to stop the event and declare a force majeure.

The title was ultimately sealed by consistent excellence in the qualifying rounds. Racelis secured 3rd in the Time Trial, 3rd in Qualifying Heat 1, and 4th in Qualifying Heat 2, earning enough consolidated points to win the final round and clinch the overall championship.

Despite the trials, the consistent effort and unwavering teamwork of BRacing Development allowed the team to prevail. Racelis specifically credited mechanic Michael Angelo “Kuya Mike”  Tabarno, head mechanic Engineer  Jose Leonzo “Kuya Onzo” Hernandez, and Coach Rafael Perez, who emphasized that racing success depends as much on attitude as it does on speed.

Just last month, Racelis secured a spot as an official Filipino qualifier in his category for the prestigious ROK Cup Superfinal 2025 in Lonato, Italy.