AAP Names 24th Annual Motor Sport Awards Winners

The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) held its 24th annual Motor Sport Awards at the recently-concluded 2019 Manila International Auto Show. As the summer season marks the starts of the new racing calendar for various motorsport disciplines throughout the country, AAP honors the drivers who have made their mark in the sport during the previous season.

2018 Driver of the Year Awardees

  • Slalom - Medario Emilio Rivera
  • Karting - Jose Wilfredo John Dizon
  • Drag - Jannery Millet
  • Rallycross - Raymund Dimapilis
  • 4x4 Off Road Pro - Edison Dungca
  • 4x4 Off Road Production - Bomvet Santos

Marshal of the Year - Christopher Gomez
Marshal of the Year (Slalom) - Norberto Bibat

MSDP National Gymkhana
MSDP National Gymkhana Overall Champion - Estefano Rivera

First Step Racing Cup
1st place - Julian Neri
2nd place - Norris See
3rd place - Seven Aleman

Vios Cup Season 5
Overall Champion - Jose Dominique Ochoa

Flat Out Race Series
Overall Champion - Rafael La O'
Grid A Champion - Rafael La O'
Grid B Champion - Paolo Santos
Grid C Champion - Paul Santos

Philippine Endurance Challenge
Overall Champion - Team AutoPeformance

National Slalom Series
Overall Class Champion - Medario Emilio Rivera
Rear Wheel Class Champion - Medario Emilio Rivera
Front Wheel Class Champion - Carlos Iñigo Anton
Novice Class Champion - Paul Base

National Karting Series
Senior Class Champion - Jose Wilfredo John Dizon
Junior Class Champion - Bianca Denise Bustamante
Mini ROK Class Champion - Zachary David
Cadet Class Champion - Joharry Suba

Asian Karting Open Championship
Junior Class Champion - Bianca Denise Bustamante
Mini ROK Class Champion - Joharry Suba

Philippine Grand Touring Championship
GT200 Class Champion - Edwin Rodriguez
GT150 Class Champion - Katherize Villar

Giti Formula V1
AM Class Overall Champion - Jussi Hoikka
AM Class 1st Place - Sean Smith
AM Class 2nd Place - Shane Henderson

Pro Class Overall Champion - Luis Gono
Pro Class 1st Place - Tyson Sy
Pro Class 2nd Place - Daniel Miranda

Philippine Rally
Overall Champion - Jun Magno/Stephan Alunan
1st Runner-Up - Louie Camacho/John Rey San Diego
2nd Runner-Up - Johnsy Reyes/Alex Gonzales
3rd Runner-Up - Steve Acayan/Randy Buelva
4th Runner-Up - Gerard Lim/Christian De Las Alas

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