Young Riders, Big Moves

The second round of the F.C.C. Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) held at Tarlac Circuit Hill showcased grit, growth, and determination as young riders aged 10 to 15 battled through rain, pressure, and fierce competition.

Qualifying kicked off the weekend with intensity as #3 Travis Canoy Jr. clocked the fastest lap at 1:19.499, followed closely by #5 Ronald Galzote and #9 Vash Travis Aguilar. The changing weather tested the riders’ adaptability and skill.

In Race 1, Canoy’s pole position was short-lived as he crashed out at Turn 1. This opened the door for #11 Renzzy Gabrielle Vigo to take the win, followed by Galzote in second. Youngest rider #13 Melchyzedek Jacob Ngo surprised the field by securing his first podium finish in third place.

Race 1 Podium Finishers:
🥇 #11 Renzzy Gabrielle Vigo
🥈 #5 Ronald Galzote
🥉 #13 Melchyzedek Jacob Ngo

Race 2 saw Canoy come back with vengeance. In a tight battle with Vigo, he made a decisive move on the final lap to clinch the win. Vigo settled for second, while Aguilar secured third.

Race 2 Podium Finishers:
🥇 #3 Travis Canoy Jr.
🥈 #11 Renzzy Gabrielle Vigo
🥉 #9 Vash Travis Aguilar

After two rounds, Vigo, Galzote, and Canoy have emerged as early front-runners in the championship, but fast-improving riders like Ngo and Aguilar are not far behind.

Beyond the podium, HPDC continues to serve as a vital training ground for young Filipino racers. Supported by Honda Philippines and key partners—F.C.C. Philippines, HJC Helmet, Alpinestar Philippines, MTRT Philippines, Racing Boy, NGK Spark Plugs, RK Takasago Chains, and Romy Lanceta Trucking Corporation—the program builds talent lap by lap, and round by round.