Round 5 PACS 2020-2021 returning racer, Mikko Briones, from Team Centrum Fuel, takes the fastest overall time and top spot.
It was a return to form for a returning experienced racer from Team Centrum Fuel Mikko Briones as he takes the fastest overall time and a top spot for Round 5 of the Philippine Autocross Championship Series that was held at R33 Drift Track.
Hot weather was a great contrast for the wet-ridden track conditions from Round 4 as both rounds were held in the same location. As with the hot conditions, drivers were adamant that they are going to give their best times early as the heat was a major factor on track grip and during some of the afternoon runs, they were a sprinkling of rain but nothing major as to affect track times.
Overall Class
As mentioned earlier, it was Mikko Briones on top of the Overall timesheets with a best time of 41.69. 2nd is Team Motul’s Ryan Ablang, despite having to borrow a race car from his cousin as his car was hit hard during the Sparco Grid race at Clark International Speedway.
Repairs were far from possible, despite this handicap and having to run late because of car trouble, he was able to put the hammer down and get 41.75 as his best time. Another returning racer, Rod Chang gets 3rd fastest overall with a time of 42.84.
Open Class
It is another showcase of a near-flawless drive from Ronz Yuzon as he gets the fastest time for the Open Classes with the best time of 42.08 2nd and 3rd are Mikko Briones and Ryan Ablang with their best times of 43.21 and 43.48 respectively.
Novice Class
Current Novice overall class leader Gspot Racing Team Alfie Bince leads the charge on the Novice best times with 43.31 as his best record. Meanwhile, in 2nd place, it is Ronz Yuzon with 45.29 as his best result. 3rd place is James Matthew Hizon made his mark with the best time of 45.48.
Overall points battle
Ryan Ablang leads both the Overall and Open Overall season points spots with his strong showing especially in the last 2 rounds with 34 (Overall Point) 46 (Open Overall).
Racing legend Mike Pontenciano (21 Overall) is placed 2nd on the overall points bout, never to show slowdowns despite his age and indeed showing how he can still perform at his best still.
3 rd place is marked for the multiple-time PACS overall champion Danby Yaptinchay (20 Overall).
2 nd for the Open Classes overall points is 2019 Open Overall Champion Inigo Anton (20 Open Overall). 3rd is newcomer Ronz Yuzon (18 Open Overall).
For the Novice Overall, it is Alfie Bince (54 Novice Overall) on top. Sharing the same car with his brother Alvin Bince (26 Novice Overall). Also on 3rd overall for the Novice Classes. 2nd is Team Motul’s Amiel Barquez (34 Novice Overall) wrapping up the top 3 for the Novice Classes.
Off to Round 6
Round 6 is going to be something special. They are going to be held alongside Motul Race Wars at Clark International Speedway this November 20 & 21, 2021. Double points are going to be implemented during this round. With this multiplier, those who are after their overall best positions would be battling their cars and skills out to get the maximum points possible.
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ARTICLE: J. K. PELAYO SOURCE: PACS PRODUCTION: J AD MEDIA
