The Manila Times

Antons keep winning streaks

- THE TIMES CONTRIBUTE­D

CASTROL- YOKOHAMA Championsh­ip drivers Carlos and Iñigo Anton have so far had a fantastic start to the 2018 racing season with the pair having a series of wins in four different discipline­s of racing.

Iñigo, a 13-year old grade 8 student of Baguio Achiever’s Academy, is the defending and youngest ever Philippine National Slalom FWD (front-wheel drive) champion. He continues his title defense after topping - onship in Novaliches, Quezon City, and San Fernando, Pampanga. He also leads the Philippine Autocross National Novice Championsh­ip after his dominance in both rounds held at Maycauayan, Bulacan.

Carlos, on the other hand, had gone back to rallycross racing after an absence of over 20 years. The 1996 rallycross driver of the year showed he still has what it takes and set fastest times in the three opening rounds of the championsh­ips Open Division held in Lubao, Pampanga. The older Anton is also tied with Milo Rivera for the autocross championsh­ip after the pair split the wins

Carlos and Inigo also lead the Race of Champions Present and Future divisions after posting impressive wins during the races held at the Subic Freeport.

for all the wins we have taken so far. We Iñigo Anton of Castrol-Yokohama shows the trophies he won after two rounds of the Philippine National Slalom FWD (front-wheel drive) championsh­ip. hope to remain competitiv­e throughout the year and that our cars, the Mark YoungMohsp­eed [team] prepared Honda and the Kenneth Dominado-Subaru GC8, keep running well.” Carlos said.

Carlos and Inigo Anton are preparing for the succeeding rounds of the championsh­ip to be held in Sta Rosa, Cabanatuan and possibly Baguio City. They are backed by Yokohama, Castrol, MP Turbo, Mark Young Racing, Mohspeed, Special Stage, JSD Autosport, Edgesport, Parts Pro, and Works Bell.

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