1st-ever Ignition Z by Zigwheels PH ends on high note

MANILA: Carmudi Philippines’ sister brand Zigwheels Philippines wrapped up its  first-ever Ignition Z sim racing tournament with much love from numerous enthusiastic racers, Automotive OEM executives, influencers, and content creators. 

Co-presented with BDO Auto Loan and Monza Barcade, the night of the event saw excited guests and participants testing their mettle on the Monza’s Fantech sim racing rigs. From the qualifiers to the finals round, those who are at the venue experienced heart-pumping action. 

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Here are the final results of the final rounds of the first-ever Ignition Z:

• P1 - Michael Velasquez
• P2 - Audric Fernando
• P3 - Alonso Marcus Lacambra

All three podium finishers took home stylish, custom-made medals, official racing merchandise, and DDPAI dashcams. Michael Velasquez, who staved off his competitors to attain the overall win, went home with the P10,000 grand prize. 

Between the intense sim racing stages, organizers also gave participants the chance to challenge guest pro racers Luis Moreno of Legion of Racers (LOR) and young karting talent Axel Nocom.

Moreno, a seasoned sim racer, recently represented the Philippines at the Asia-Pacific Motorsports Championship, where he earned a silver medal in the E-Sports category.

Nocom, also part of the Philippine team at the same championship, clinched a gold medal in the Karting Sprint category.

From the highly competitive wheel-to-wheel action of the showdown with pro racers, Kimi Manalo emerged as the winner. 

For those curious, the first-ever Ignition Z was held through the sim racing game rFactor, specifically, on its accurate digital representation of the Willow Springs International Motorsports Park in California, USA. 

“We couldn’t have built this track without the unwavering commitment of key partners. A sincere thank you to our co-presenters, BDO Auto Loan and Monza Barcade,” Zigwheels Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ramjit Lahiri said. 

“BDO Auto Loan, your trust in this vision accelerates our ability to connect passion with finance, bridging dreams and reality for countless Filipino drivers. And to Monza Barcade, you have been the ideal co-driver, helping us craft this premium, competitive environment. These aren’t just sponsorships; they are strategic alliances built on a belief in a unified, forward-moving car culture,” Lahiri added. 

Apart from a fun sim racing tournament, the first-ever Ignition Z is also a milestone for Zigwheels Philippines as it represents the company’s goal to become a prime driver in the growth of the local automotive industry.

Furthermore, Lahiri also said that the next iteration of Ignition Z will go up a scale with more racers and participants. 

Zigwheels Philippines, together with its sister brand Carmudi Philippines — both under CarDekho Southeast Asia — is a one-stop shop for Filipino car enthusiasts, offering trusted reviews, the latest specs, and fresh industry news. As digital platforms heavily linked to car culture, both are poised to connect the excitement of sim racing with the passion of real-world car culture.

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