The Manila Times

CARLOS ANTON WINS TOUGH AUTOCROSS ROUND FIVE

- MIKE POTENCIANO

CARLOS ANTON of CastrolYok­ohama team had to battle it out with his co- champion

Milo Rivera in the recent round of the Philippine Autocross Championsh­ip, with Anton claiming the win with a margin

The duel between these two prolific race drivers was definitely one of the most exciting highlights in the recent fifth round of the autocross series held last weekend at Meycauayan, Bulacan. Both drivers had to run five classes to improve their times and this time Anton, who has won in different race discipline­s, came out on top with

“It was really one of the toughest Autocross races so far,” said Carlos Anton after the event. “Milo was always up there challengin­g for the lead and in the

Carlos Anton (left) and son Iñigo celebrate their wins in the recent round of the Philippine Autocross Championsh­ip staged last weekend at Bulacan.

rounds so far.

It was the older Anton’s second win overall against Rivera’s three victories. Rivera now leads the championsh­ip by six points ahead

Meanwhile, the younger Anton’s

Crown in the Autocross Championsh­ip places him at third overall

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pion Danby Yaptinchay is fourth overall with 25 points.

The Antons are backed by Castrol, Yokohama, Mark Young Racing, Mohspeed, MP Turbo, Special Stage, JSD Autosport, PartsPro, Carporn racing, Worksbell Japan, Kart Plaza, and Kilton.

The Philippine Autocross Championsh­ip has three more rounds to go.

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