MMF

National motocross riders gathered and united as Xtreme Adrenaline Sports Entertainment Co. (XAS) opened the summer with its 2014 MMF National Motocross Tune Up Race powered by Petronas on March 23 at Candon, Ilocos Sur.

“This is our first time to go out of our comfort zone. We are doing this because we want the sport to grow and we love Jesus. This year, we will have races in provinces to promote the sport as well as support riders to grow,” said Samuel Mark Tamayo, CEO of XAS, during the opening ceremony.

The tune up race, organized in line with the Tobacco Festival of Candon City, drew a lot of attention among spectators and motocross fans in the north.

Hungarian rider Deczi Balazs survived the Pro Open Production after a tough moto battle against the 15-time Rider of the Year Glenn Aguilar and Mindanao ace Bornok Mangosong.

FEU-Makati student Jacob Orbe topped the Pro Lites battle when he overpowered McLean Aguilar, John Flores, Ralph Ramento and Jensen Manuel.

Other categories were Open Local Enduro, Open Underbone, Amateur Open Production, Veteran, Executive, Ladies, Kids Sr and Kids Jr (65cc and 50cc). First time riders were encouraged to join the New and Undeveloped (NU) races.

Cash prizes, Petronas lubricants and gift items were given away to the top three winners of the event.