MEMBERS of the Team Phoenix Moto-X Davao bagged top honors in the just-concluded Lanao International Motocross held in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.
Kimboy Pineda of Phoenix Moto-X Davao ruled the Expert Open by beating Donark Yuson and Ted Conde who finished second and third, respectively.
Pineda’s teammates Jeven Lagrada, John Almerino and brother Jesse Pineda shared the limelight by topping their respective divisions. Lagrada won the Intermediate category, while Almerino dominated both the Beginners Local Enduro and Open Local Enduro events.
Jesse Pineda, on the other hand, captured the Novice category while Kimboy also placed 4th in the Pro Open won by the country’s no. 1 rider Glen Aguilar followed by Donark Yuson and Team KTM Davao’s Bornok Mangosong as second and third, respectively.
Four other Phoenix Moto-X Davao riders Abu Mata, Kent Jericho Dimaano, Vince Penalosa, Mark Mosquera and Tristan Lou Galanto earned honors in their respective events.
Mata, son of team manager Bok, settled for second place behind Mclean Aguilar in the 85cc Beginners Local while Dimaano placed fourth followed by Penalosa.
Mosquera finished fourth in the Beginners won by fellow Dabawenyo Christopher Bandiga of KTM Davao. Galanto earned fourth place both in the Beginners Local Enduro and Open Local Enduro.
American Tiger Lacey lived up to his billing by winning the International category. Dennis Stapleton of USA finished second while Mangosong, Nathan Tieney and Aguilar placed third, fourth and fifth.
Actor-singer Sam Milby showed his riding prowess by winning the Celebrity category. He was followed by Jordan Herrera, Mikael Banaag and Buboy Fernandez in that order.
The other champions were Ompong Gabriel (50cc), Pia Gabriel (Ladies), Dexter Bacabac (Executive A), Ryan Oliveros (Executive B), Jay Lanit (Executive C), Jungle Cabuco (Underbone Novice) and Paing Unahon (Underbone Open). [LDR]
