HPDC Round 1 Kicks Off 2026 Season with High Energy at Tarlac Circuit Hill

Tarlac Circuit Hill, Tarlac – May 2-3, 2026: The 2026 season of the F.C.C. Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) officially roared to life with an action-packed Round 1 held at Tarlac Circuit Hill. Riders, teams, and motorsports enthusiasts gathered for an exciting weekend that showcased the growing depth of young Filipino racing talent.

From the first practice sessions to the final race, the atmosphere was filled with intensity and determination. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in both riding skills and racecraft, reflecting the continuous development program that HPDC aims to deliver.

Strong Grid and Competitive Racing

Round 1 saw a strong turnout of aspiring riders, all eager to make their mark early in the season. The races were highly competitive, with close battles across the grid. Riders pushed their limits while maintaining discipline, highlighting the effectiveness of the training and guidance provided by Honda’s development program.

Each session served as a learning opportunity, with riders gaining valuable track time and experience. The tight racing and consistent lap times were a testament to the level of preparation coming into the season.

Qualifying Race Result

*Fastest time: 1:11.926 (75.0 km/h), (No.2) Melchyzedek Ngo

Developing Future Champions

From the HPDC try-outs, selected young riders rise to take on the challenge— as they enter a structured program that develops speed, safety, technique, and professionalism on and off the track—launching their Road to Champion journey and shaping the future of Philippine motorsports.

Round 1 reinforced the mission of the series—to discover and nurture the next generation of Filipino racing champions who can compete on both local and international stages.

Race 1 Race Result

*Fastest time: 1:11.728 (75.2 km/h), (No.12) Renzzy Vigo

Looking Ahead to Round 2

With a successful opening round completed, teams and riders now shift their focus to Round 2. Lessons learned from the first race weekend will be essential as competitors aim to improve performance and climb the standings.

The momentum from Round 1 sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting and competitive 2026 season.

Stay tuned as the Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup continues to deliver thrilling racing action and inspiring stories from the country’s most promising young riders.

The Honda Philippines Inc., extend their sincere gratitude to F.C.C. Philippines Corp., Pro Honda, Pirelli, HJC, Racing Boy Philippines, RK Chain, Alphinestars, Romy Lanceta Corp., Zeus Performance Exhaust and NGK sparkplug for their continued support in developing local motorsport talent.

Race 2 Race Result

*Fastest time: 1:11.240 (75.8 km/h), (No.12) Renzzy Vigo

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