Honda’s Jakob Sablaya wins big in Inside Racing Grand Prix XIV

“Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng nagtitiwala sa ‘kin at tumulong para makapag laro ako sa IRGP,” said the Antipolo City native, who developed his love for motorbikes at the tender age of six. HPI has been a vital part of Sablaya’s young motoring career. In 2019, Sablaya won back-to-back titles in the Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup, a program designed to discover young riders with exemplary skills for motor racing. He was then signed to become the team’s youngest rider. It’s been nothing but a fruitful partnership between HPI and Sablaya ever since.

Preparing for the IRGP proved especially tough during the pandemic. But Sablaya kept his focus and spent hours practicing on the race tracks. He also does long-distance cycling on the side to build up stamina as well as discipline.

“Ang tumutulong sa aking practice sessions ay ang aking tatay,” said Sablaya, adding he got his passion for motorcycles from his father.

In the recent IRGP, Sablaya raced in the Supra GTR150 for the Denoo Motor Oil Underbone Sealed Grand Prix. The sport-oriented underbone ride is equipped with a 6-speed DOHC, 4-valve liquid-cooled 150cc engine for maximum performance, complemented by great handling and better fuel efficiency. The Supra GTR150 is available in two colors, Valiant Red and Black, with a suggested retail price of Php102,900.