Yamaha Holds First Ever MotoGymkhana Competition

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. introduces a new style of racing with the MotoGymkhana; a time trial sport in which riders compete to maneuver in the shortest time through a course restricted by traffic cones or other obstacles. The competition was held at SM City Sta.Rosa and had 6 categories:

1. The Automatic Category : open to all riders
2. Underbone Open : open to all riders
3. SZ Category : for beginners
4. FZ Category : for beginners
5. TFX150 Group A : for beginners
6. TFX 150 Group B : for intermediate and expert riders

By using Yamaha Motorcycles which are of Global Standard, riders maximized their potential by using techniques of acceleration, braking, handling, and weight transfer during the tournament. Riders are given one walk-through and two practice runs before their actual run. Their fastest time including any penalties from two attacks is used to determine the overall result.

The winners are:

Automatic Open Category 
Champion – Christian Jose 
2nd Place – Lyle Parica 
3rd Place –Rashne Obligacion 
Underbone Open Category 
Champion – Luisito Sta Ana 
2nd Place – Paul Mark Doblada 
3rd Place – Raynan Reyes 


All SZ Users Open Category – (Will compete on the National Finals on September) 
Champion – Ronaldo Bautista 
2nd Place – Jollie Resurreccion 
3rd Place – Lester Kenneth Lorenzo 


All FZ Users Open Category – (Will compete on the National Finals on September) 
Champion – Maverick Azurin 
2nd Place – Victor Azurin 
3rd Place –Mike Bryan Pecayo 

TFX150 Beginner Class 
Champion – Carlos Alarcon 
2nd Place – Jermel Sevilla 
3rd Place –Jim Paulo Rabeza 


TFX150 Expert Class - Will compete on the National Finals on September 
Champion – Luisito Sta Ana 
2nd Place – Mark Paul Doblada 
3rd Place – Maverick Azurin 


Yamaha will the take the Motogymkhana across the Philippines with legs in Visayas and Mindanao with the finals taking place Luzon. 


Be part of history and witness a new era of competitive riding only with Yamaha.

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