Toyota Motors Philippines resumes TGR Philippine Cup this July 9 to 11, confirms biofuel testing

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the resumption of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup, its motorsports series, following its March suspension. The company said succeeding races will serve as a platform for innovation and responsibility.

Race Weekend 2 will take place from July 9 to 11 at the Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga. It is the second of four race weekends planned for the TGR Philippine Cup in 2026.

The TGR Philippine Cup has been held since its launch in 2014. In March, the event drew more than 6,000 spectators to Riverpark, Cavite, for Race Weekend 1, which also marked the debut of the Tamaraw Racing Class, a one-make race series featuring the locally built Tamaraw race car.

For Race Weekend 2, the event will focus on sustainability. Organizers said the race will function as a “rolling laboratory,” using low-carbon biofuels to power its two one-make race vehicles, the Vios OMR and Tamaraw OMR. The event will test the usage of a 5% coco-biodiesel blend (B5) and a 20% bio-ethanol blend (E20) under racing conditions.

TMP said three-quarters of Toyota and Lexus gasoline models are already E20-compatible, while all Toyota diesel models are B5-compatible.

“Motorsports has always been a testbed for progress, and this season, TGR Philippines will take a step forward by actively exploring alternative fuels in competitive racing conditions. Testing biofuels in motorsports allows us to evaluate performance, efficiency and reliability in high-demand environments, so this will be a pivotal moment for the wider adoption of low-carbon biofuels in the Philippines,” said TMP First Vice President for Vehicle Sales Operations Elijah Marcial.

“As a company committed to reducing carbon emissions, we recognize that every activity must contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future. Alternative fuels help reduce dependency on non-renewables like petroleum, so using biofuel for our motorsports events aligns with our multi-pathway approach, which includes diversifying our energy sources to contribute to our broader goal of carbon neutrality,” said TMP Vice President for Government and Industry Affairs Elvin Luciano.

Race Weekend 2 will be open to the public on July 11, with free admission.

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