2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup to open with new Tamaraw one-make race
Season opener of 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup heads to Riverpark in Cavite
Motorsports fans are up for another thrilling season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup with the debut of a new racing machine. The first race weekend, happening on March 13 to 15, 2026, will be seeing the Tamaraw OMR or one -make -race car on the streets of Riverpark, Cavite, for its first official circuit race.
Now in its 12th season, the TGR Philippine Cup is officially adding the next-generation Tamaraw OMR to its lineup of locally made racing vehicles, alongside the Vios OMR. As a one -make -race event, the same-spec Tamaraw OMRs will be going wheel-to-wheel in Sprint Races, showcasing driver skill and grit.
The Tamaraw OMR was previewed to racing fans as the Tamaraw Racing Concept last year and has since been developed through continuous testing on track. In February 202 6, TMP made the Tamaraw Race Car Package available to interested racers and racing teams.
The new locally made racing platform will be highlighting the event in the Sprint Race under a new racing class – the Tamaraw Racing Class. Racing for Team TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines is TMP President Masando Hashimoto, along with new racers Chenee Jimenez, Alex Lim, also known as Banaweboy, Justin Buzzhype, Enzo Ison, and Will Lucas. They will be up against former Vios Cup champions from other top racing teams in the Philippines, such as Iñigo Anton, Dominic Ochoa, Alain Alzona, and Jesse Garcia.
In addition, the Sporting Class, Super Sporting Class, and Legacy Class will also be returning to the streets with the Vios OMR in the Sprint Races. The 2026 grid will be seeing 30 racers pushing their limits for better on the tracks.
Fans can expect adrenaline-packed action as the racing vehicles take on the 2.4-kilometer street track located in Riverpark, a Federal Land Community in General Trias, Cavite, 35 minutes away from Metro Manila. There will also be displays of TMP’s Toyota GR performance vehicles, Lexus favorites, as well as soon-to-be-launched Toyota vehicles such as the all-new RAV4 HEV and Urban Cruiser EV.
Those who want to get a feel of what it’s like to be a racer can head over to the e-Motorsports display, where they can try their hand at the sim racing rigs. Original GR merchandise will also be available for purchase at the event. Last but not least, members of Toyota car clubs can also look forward to an exclusive track day where they can experience the streets of Riverpark with their performance vehicles.
“It will be another thrilling year as we kick off a GRipping and GRitty season of the TGR Philippine Cup! By adding new playgrounds in Cavite and Batangas, it will surely make the hearts of all motorsports fans race. I recently tried out the Tamaraw OMR in a drift track in Pampanga, and it really made me wow! I cannot wait for more people to experience what this car can do when pushed to its limits!” said Toyota Motor Philippines president Masando Hashimoto.
For those who will not be able to come to Rivepark, Race Weekend 1 of the 2026 TGR Philippine Cup will be broadcast live on the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Facebook and YouTube pages. The live stream will start at 9:00 AM.
