Indeed, Limitless Possibilities are in store for our remaining 6 celebrity racers in the competition.
After a heartbreaking elimination round for Team Power, Facebook Gaming Queen Cherizawa and TikTok heartthrob Simon Javier exits the competition, with Joshua making the very hard decision to eliminate his teammates and to choose Pat to stay.
Joshua Dionisio and Patricia Reyes then moves forward to the competition as they compete again individually through another physical race, The Slalom Challenge.
Slalom Challenge
The celebrity racers geared up to drive through the slalom course with the fastest time and not hitting any of the cones.
Top 4 celebrity racers with the fastest time will advance to another final round which will determine who’ll be up for the much awaited final challenge.
Find out who’s the top 4 racers on Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program- Celebrity Showdown’s 4th episode!
Catch it on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook Page and Youtube Channel this Friday, July 2 at 8:00pm with replays on the Limitless App and get a chance to win prizes from Phoenix Petroleum as well!
You can also catch the action on Tuason Racing’s Facebook and Youtube Channel.
After going head-to-head on GITI-Tires Tire Change Challenge, Team Power (Joshua, Pat, Cherizawa and Simon) emerged as the winner for this challenge.
The team was ahead of 3 seconds to Team Acceleration (Michelle, Marco, Vitto, Kim).
Team Acceleration then realized that this is gonna be a rough competition, with Michelle taking the blame for her team. “When it was time to put back the tire, I forgot to press the button that makes the screw to turn the other way.” Michelle shared.
Marco also admitted that his team rattled because at first they saw how slow Team Power was during practice, realizing that their competitors can’t be easily beaten.
Team Acceleration on GiTi Tire Challenge
Team Power’s Joshua also shared that having a light, no-pressure vibe made his team win the challenge.
But the competition is not yet over as they head on to their first on-track challenge, The Phoenix Fuel Go-Kart Challenge, which is also the immunity round.
Each team will run a relay style race around the track which will include a refueling stock using Phoenix Fuels. The team with the fastest time will move on to the next challenge while the losing team will have to do the elimination round.
This time, Team Acceleration was able to win the challenge, while Team Power moves forward to the elimination round which is Online Dirt Racing.
Joshua won the elimination round but he also has to choose who to eliminate, which makes it harder for Team Power. He then chose Cherizawa and Simon to be eliminated, while Patricia stays in the competition and head on to the next challenge with Joshua.
Cherizawa and Simon Javier
Find out the next challenge Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program- Celebrity Showdown’s 4th episode!
Catch it on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook Page and Youtube Channel this Friday, July 2 at 8:00pm with replays on the Limitless App.
You can also catch the action on Tuason Racing’s Facebook and Youtube Channel.
After getting to know the 8 celebrity racers who will battle it out to become the Phoenix PULSE Young Drivers’ Program-Celebrity Showdown champion, they will now face a series of challenges that will test their focus, strength and patience.
From left to right, Patricia Reyes, Kim Baranda, Marco Gumabao, Michelle Dee, Simon Joseph Javier, Vitto Marquez, Joshua Dionisio and Cherizawa
After their first taste of competition via online drag race, Some useful skills playing that game as it is billed as a real driving simulator, meaning that the vehicle behaviors and race track contours are as realistic as they can be.
After that, the top 2 racers who led the pack for this challenge are namely Michelle and Joshua and they got the opportunity to pick their teammates for the next set of challenges.
From individual racers, they were divided into two groups. Michelle picked Marco, Kim and Vitto to form Team Acceleration, while Joshua chose Pat, Cherizawa and Simon and named as Team Power.
Team Acceleration
Team Power
Both teams now got to test their teamwork through GITI-Tires Tire Change Challenge.
Each team will work as the pit crew and will stimulate a real pit stop by changing a tire on the Phoenix Pulse Formula V1 racecar on the pit box. The team leader will assign a task to each member during the pit stop.
Who will win this challenge? Find out on the next episode of Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program- Celebrity Showdown!
Catch it on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook Page and Youtube Channel tonight at 8:00pm with replays on the Limitless App.
You can also catch the action on Tuason Racing’s Facebook and Youtube Channel.
The exciting, adrenaline-filled first episode of Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers Program-Celebrity Showdown has now commenced which introduced our 8 celebrity racers who’s vying for the championship title and a slot for the Phoenix Pulse Racing Team.
Actor, model and heartthrob Marco Gumabao has always been active in the entertainment scene with different TV, movie projects and endorsements left and right. But he shared that this is his first time to immerse himself in the world of racing.
“I love speed, I can say that , I drive, used to drive fast, siyempre safe tayo mag drive ngayon pero super exciting yung mga gantong klase ng competition for me because first of all, I love the competition and sportsmanship and cars.” he said.
Actress, Model and Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee also graced the series as one of the celebrity racers. She is a self-confessed adrenaline junkie who rides her motorcycle religiously.
“Racing experience wala talaga, maybe a few trials sa Go Kart but other than that I don’t know what to expect honestly, I just hope to do well in all of the challenges.” she shared.
With Marco and Michelle sharing their love for speed and adrenaline, You think they have the chance to be the Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers Program-Celebrity Showdown Champion? Find out on the upcoming episodes so mark these dates on your calendars!
2nd episode: June 18
3rd episode: June 25
4th episode: July 2
5th episode: July 9
Root for your celebrity bets by watching the pulse-racing web series on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook page (facebook.com/phoenixfuels.ph) and Youtube channel (youtube.com/user/PhoenixPhilippines), with replays on the Limitless App.
You can also catch the action on Tuason Racing’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ tuasonracing)
The Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown is made possible through Phoenix Petroleum, Tuason Racing, GITI-Tires, Family Mart and LIMITLESS, with special thanks to Peugeot Philippines, Apex Sim Racing and Clark International Speedway.
Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers Program Celebrity Showdown Episode 1
The newest pulse-racing web series Phoenix Pulse Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown’s aired its 1st episode last week and the fans can’t wait to witness our 8 celebrity racers!
Just like actor and performer Vitto Marquez, who is known for showing his dancing skills on ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime” as part of the boy group “ Hashtags”.
Vitto probably has the most experience in ESports as part of the Valorant team and Counter Strike Double Offensive pro team back in 2016. But in terms of virtual racing, he has no experience.
Also ready to face the challenges as a celebrity racer is Pinoy Big Brother Alumna Kim Baranda, who is now making her mark as an influencer with over 300,000 followers on Instagram.
“This is really nerve-wracking after 7 years, to be joining another competition with fellow celebrities and other people.” she shared during the 1st episode.
Kim also revealed that the only racing experience that she had is Go Karting which she does during the weekends with her mom, TV Host Phoemela Baranda.
“I am so happy to be racing with other people in the track naman.” she said.
Vitto and Kim are now ready to get their game faces on and compete on Phoenix Pulse Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown in the next episodes so mark the following dates:
2nd episode: June 18
3rd episode: June 25
4th episode: July 2
5th episode: July 9
Watch the pulse-racing web series on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook page (facebook.com/phoenixfuels.ph) and Youtube channel (youtube.com/user/PhoenixPhilippines), with replays on the Limitless App.
You can also catch the action on Tuason Racing’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ tuasonracing)
The Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown is made possible through Phoenix Petroleum, Tuason Racing, GITI-Tires, Family Mart and LIMITLESS, with special thanks to Peugeot Philippines, Apex Sim Racing and Clark International Speedway.
Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers Program Celebrity Showdown Episode 1
The 1st episode of Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers Program-Celebrity Showdown kicked-off last June 11 and introduced 8 celebrities who will compete for the championship title and a slot in the Phoenix Pulse Racing Team.
Next up on our list is the gorgeous and bubbly Events and TV Host Patricia Reyes, who’s known for being part of ABS-CBN’s morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda”.
When asked if she had any racing experience prior to joining the competition, she admitted that she doesn’t have any and its her first time to do this.
“This is gonna be a new experience for me. Nerbyosa kasi ako, hindi ako nagddrive ng mabilis so goodluck to me but please do support me..I can do this.” Patricia said.
Another celebrity racer to look forward to is actor Joshua Dionisio. Joshua starred in different movies and shows like “Tween Hearts”. He is now back in front of the camera via this pulse-racing web series.
“Wala ako masyadong background in racing, I like watching racing movies, I like cars, pero city driving lang talaga ang alam ko but I’m really excited for this celebrity showdown.” He said on his interview during the 1st episode.
Four celebrity racers down, Four more to go! Support Patricia and Joshua in Phoenix Pulse Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown’s next episodes!
Catch the upcoming episodes every week on the ff dates:
2nd episode: June 18
3rd episode: June 25
4th episode: July 2
5th episode: July 9
You can watch the pulse-racing web series on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook page (facebook.com/phoenixfuels.ph) and Youtube channel (youtube.com/user/PhoenixPhilippines), with replays on the Limitless App.
You can also catch the action on Tuason Racing’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ tuasonracing)
The Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown is made possible through Phoenix Petroleum, Tuason Racing, GITI-Tires, Family Mart and LIMITLESS, with special thanks to Peugeot Philippines, Apex Sim Racing and Clark International Speedway.
Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers Program Celebrity Showdown Episode 1
Phoenix Pulse Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown’s 1st episode was just aired last Friday, June 11, and fans are more excited than ever to get to know the 8 celebrity racers who will battle it out to be part of the Phoenix Pulse Racing Team.
First on the list is 22-year old content creator Simon Javier, who became widely popular because of his comedic content and #SimonSays series on TikTok, which helped him to garner 5 million followers in the popular social media platform.
The bubbly and positive Simon loves making people happy with his comedy yet inspiring skits that made him well-loved by his fans from all ages.
“This competition is a big opportunity for me to showcase my talents, and I am so pumped to be here in the competition, to be honest I’m a newbie, hindi ako masyadong big racing fan pero I’m willing to learn and willing to grow from this.” he shared.
Next up is popular Facebook Gaming Streamer Cherizawa who plays video games for a living, as she shared on the first episode.
Cherizawa has a strong following not just on Facebook, but also on Instagram and TikTok with her striking beauty and gaming content which made her a well-liked gamer and social media personality.
“Even though I’m in ESports already, wala ako experience sa ganitong laro, hindi ko pa na-try makipag-race ever.” she shared.
These social media stars are ready to unleash the inner racer in them on the show, so catch them on the next episodes of Phoenix Pulse Young Drivers Program-Celebrity Showdown on these dates:
2nd episode: June 18
3rd episode: June 25
4th episode: July 2
5th episode: July 9
Get ready to experience the pulse-racing web series on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook page (facebook.com/phoenixfuels.ph) and Youtube channel (youtube.com/user/PhoenixPhilippines), with replays on the Limitless App.
You can also catch the action on Tuason Racing’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ tuasonracing)
The Phoenix Pulse Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown is made possible through Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., Tuason Racing, GITI-Tires, Family Mart and LIMITLESS, with special thanks to Peugeot Philippines, Apex Sim Racing and Clark International Speedway.
Phoenix Pulse Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown Episode 1
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. and Tuason Racing’s goal to discover fresh and new talents on and off track continues on it’s 3rd year with Phoenix PULSE’s Young Drivers’ Program-Celebrity Showdown happening this June and July.
Being a homegrown brand and a successful Filipino story, Phoenix is, once again, showing its support to Filipino talents with this latest project.
With e-sports consistently gaining attention here in the Philippines, Phoenix as a brand shares a similar identity with it—young, aggressive and growing. Those qualities enable the brand to produce winners whether it’s on-track or online, who will represent the country and bring pride to the Filipinos.
“Phoenix has always been a dynamic Filipino brand eager to empower local talents. As a homegrown business that has become a formidable multi-industry brand, we want to harness our platform and invest resources to replicate in others the same growth that we have achieved,” said Celina Matias, Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Strategies. “We’ve been a fervent supporter of the Philippine racing industry, and not even the pandemic has been able to stop us from sustaining this cause. This year is no different as we adapt this project to current realities, while also making it more exciting than before,” she added.
Now on its third year, the Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program aims to search for the new Phoenix PULSE e-sports driver who will represent the Phoenix PULSE Racing Team during the Formula V1 Virtual Cup later this year. The team will also feature a celebrity, which will be determined in The Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown, a web-based reality show that will show 8 celebrities and influencers compete in different challenges. The winner, proving that stars can shine in the racing scene too, will be declared as Phoenix PULSE’s newest team recruit.
“The Phoenix Pulse Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown aims to highlight this new arena of racing in e-sports. We wanted to show through celebrities and influencers what it takes to be an e-sports racer. The skill, the discipline, and the determination needed to be successful,” said JP Tuason, Tuason Racing’s Chief Executive Officer.
The celebrity line-up consists of actor-heartthrob Marco Gumabao, Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee, tween actor Joshua Dionisio, hotshot influencer Kim Baranda, actor and Hashtag member Vitto Marquez, Tiktok star Simon Javier, popular gamer-streamer Cherizawa, and actress and TV Host Patricia Reyes.
To be broadcasted every Friday at 8pm starting June 11, through different online platforms, the show promises pulse-racing action, drama, and more as they watch the celebrity racers compete in different online and on-track activities to prove that they deserve to be part of the Phoenix PULSE Racing Team.
Five episodes will be broadcasted on Phoenix Petroleum’s Facebook page at facebook.com/phoenixph, via Instagram through @phoenixfuels, and on the LIMITLESS app, a digital lifestyle rewards program which can be downloaded on the App Store, Google Play Store, and the Huawei App Gallery. It will also be shared on Tuason Racing’s social media accounts; facebook.com/tuasonracing and @tuasonracing on Instagram.
The Phoenix PULSE Young Driver’s Program-Celebrity Showdown is made possible through Phoenix Petroleum, LIMITLESS, FamilyMart, GITI-Philippines in cooperation with Clark International Speedway, and Apex Sim Racing, with special thanks to Peugeot Philippines and Tuason Racing.
Another racing team that created a buzz in the local racing community is the Growl-Thule Racing Team.
Formed last 2018, this team quickly proved that they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Celebrity-turned-Promotional class driver Jinno Rufino put the team to success when the Team Growl-Thule Racing team had its first championship award in the last Toyota Vios Cup leg, the Toyota Manila South Circuit in Filinvest.
Rufino put the Growl-Thule Racing car 1st on the grid for the promotional class and kept his lead throughout the race. He was able to hold off other promotional class drivers at bay in the very technical street circuit.
After a successful podium finish, Growl-Thule continued to make waves as a racing team.
The Growl-Thule Racing Team had a hectic 2019 as they competed in two series simultaneously: the Giti-Formula V1 Challenge’s Pro Class and the Vios Circuit Championship’s flagship Sporting Class. The team’s hard work was rewarded with two overall wins to their name, with Grow-Thule’s Jussi Hoikka and Red Diwa’s successful campaigns played out in similar circumstances during a very competitive season of racing.
Jussi Hoika
From Round 1-3, Jussi Hoika showed his consistency and constant points finishes throughout the season, which was the crucial difference, while Red Diwa proved that he could manage to bag a win for the series. Diwa also admitted that consistency also helped him to show that he can still be a mighty fighter on the race tracks.
Growl-Thule drivers proved that consistency is the key during an entire race season. Driving as hard as possible to climb up another place is always tempting for any racer. Still, each driver’s experience has taught them that finishing a position down, securing the points, and going for steady overall progress in the table is more competent than eliminating yourself while going flat out.
Throughout the racing events Tuason Racing has organized, we continue to discover more teams on the race track. Another group that we were able to see flourish is the Frontrow Racing Team.
Frontrow International, a health and wellness and events company, entered the world of automotive Racing with their debut at the first round of the Formula V1 race back in 2018.
The outcome of the team’s first foray into automotive Racing was a success, as they finished second solid overall in a field of 15 Formula V1 cars. It was a motivation to the newly-minted racing team to be a team to look forward to in future racing events.
Driving the Frontrow-Foilacar Formula V1 race car is a veteran racer, Don Pastor.
Pastor, who flew into the country to compete in the Formula V1 Series, is all praises for the Frontrow race car because of its lightweight construction and suspension set-up. The car performs very well on fast corners and straight-line acceleration. Competing in the V1 for the Frontrow-Foilacar team is a good off-season practice for Pastor as well.
According to Pastor, This wouldn’t be possible without their team principal Sam Versoza and team manager Lester Codog who allowed him to race in this series.
Fast forward to 2019, Frontrow Racing joined the race once again with one of the most recognizable faces on the Giti-Formula V1 challenge grid, Raymond Ronquillo.
Ronquillo admitted that he felt a lot of pressure during the race, especially knowing that sponsors Sam Versoza and Frontrow Racing Team give full support to his Racing. Frontrow even got a British race engineer to check his faults and to get faster lap times.
But everything was worth it for Ronquillo, as it turned out as an eventful season for him and the whole team.
Frontrow Racing may be new on the race tracks, but they continue to surprise the racing community in more ways than one.
Tuason Racing 