2026 TGR Season Opener: The Riverpark Street Race

Motorsports fans, get ready for heart-pounding action as the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup returns for its 12th season, debuting a brand-new racing machine! From March 13 to 15, 2026, the Tamaraw OMR—Toyota’s next-generation one-make-race car—will hit the streets of Riverpark, Cavite, for its first official circuit race. Admission is FREE for all racing enthusiasts.

Since its inception in 2014, the TGR Philippine Cup has brought the thrill of one-make racing closer to Filipinos. Last year, over 12,000 spectators enjoyed high-octane races, driving exhibitions, live musical performances by OMP rockstars, and vehicle showcases, all hosted in Bacoor, Cavite.

Introducing the Next-Gen Tamaraw OMR

The highlight of the 2026 season is the Next Generation Tamaraw OMR, joining the Vios OMR in the one-make-race series. With identical specifications, the Tamaraw OMR ensures intense wheel-to-wheel racing where driver skill and grit take center stage.

Previewed last year as the Tamaraw Racing Concept, the car has undergone rigorous track testing and is now available as the Tamaraw Race Car Package for racers and teams eager to join the new Tamaraw Racing Class.

Racing for Team TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines will be TMP President Masando Hashimoto, alongside new talents Chenee Jimenez, Alex Lim (Banaweboy), Justin Buzzhype, Enzo Ison, and Will Lucas. They will compete against former Vios Cup champions, including Iñigo Anton, Dominic Ochoa, Alain Alzona, and Jesse Garcia, in a thrilling test of skill and speed.

Returning Racing Classes

The Sporting Class, Super Sporting Class, and Legacy Class will also return to the streets with Vios OMRs, featuring a total of 30 racers pushing their limits across the 2.4 km street track in Riverpark, General Trias, Cavite—just 35 minutes from Metro Manila.

More Than Just Racing

Fans can immerse themselves in the full TGR experience with:

• Displays of Toyota GR performance vehicles and Lexus favorites
• Previews of upcoming Toyota models, including the RAV4 and Urban Cruiser
• e-Motorsports simulators, letting visitors experience racing first-hand
• Original GR merchandise available for purchase

Toyota car club members can also enjoy an exclusive track day, testing their own performance vehicles on the Riverpark streets.

“It will be another thrilling year as we kick off a GRipping and GRitty season of the TGR Philippine Cup! With new playgrounds in Cavite and Batangas, motorsports fans are in for a treat. I recently tested the Tamaraw OMR on a drift track in Pampanga, and it was incredible! I can’t wait for everyone to see what this car can do,” shared TMP President Masando Hashimoto.

Event Details

• FREE passes available at https://www.tgrphcup.com/
• Live streaming starts at 9:00 AM on TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Facebook and YouTube pages
• Official Partners: GT Radial (Tire), Petron (Fuel & Lubricants)
• In Cooperation With: MOMO Italy, ROTA, Toyota Financial Services Philippines, Autoplus, Sparco Philippines, and PIAA
• Supported By: 3M, AVT, QUAD, Tuason Racing Sports Unlimited, Brakes by AutoPerformance, OMP, myToyota Wallet, Kinto One, and AutoQuix

For the latest updates on the TGR Philippine Cup and other TGR events, follow:

• TOYOTA GAZOO Racing: Facebook & Instagram
• Toyota Motor Philippines: Facebook, Instagram, X (@ToyotaMotorPH), and Viber community

Get ready to witness speed, skill, and adrenaline as the TGR Philippine Cup 2026 brings the streets of Cavite alive with motorsport action!