Second round of 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge battles in the rain

Second round of 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge battles in the rain

MANILA: Radical Cars Philippines, in partnership with Seaoil Philippines, Inc., — with ZigWheels Philippines as the proud media partner — recently held the second round of the first ever 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge in the famous Batangas Racing Circuit last September 23 to 25, 2022.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Who were the top three finishers of the 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge second round?

    Tyson Sy got a good start off the line and took the lead with Iñigo just behind, struggling to keep up in the slippery conditions. Iñigo Anton tried his best to keep up with his teammate. In the end, experience beat youth and Tyson took the checkered flag. Stefan Ramirez finished third once again, keeping it safe and prioritizing consistency over aggressiveness.
  • Who is Radical?

    Radical Motorsport is a British company that builds and manufactures racing automobiles since January 1997. Radical produces a variety of road-legal, open-cockpit sports vehicles and race cars with different specs.
  • When is the third round of the 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge?

    The 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge will take place in Clark once again on the 28th to 30th of October.
  • The 3.5 kilometer-long track, which is renowned for its difficult turns and constricting back straights, has played host to numerous memorable races. Now, after hosting the fastest race series in the nation, it is once again in the spotlight of Philippine motorsport history.

    The weekend was not one short of drama and it told a very different story than that of the first race weekend held in Clark, last August. A new set of drivers took on the challenge of running in the championship.

    Racing veteran Tyson Sy ran in Brian Poe’s place with Porsche Design Manila - PartsPro Racing after the latter was indisposed and taking time to recover. The weekend’s rookie seat was occupied by gentleman driver Danial Daychopan, a first-timer when it came to driving a Radical SR1. He had the honor of running in the Seaoil SR1, previously driven by Mark Bumgarner during the last round.

    Last but not least, experienced gentleman driver Richard Dy ran his personal SR1, representing Track Hos - RDY Racing. Only two drivers from the previous round of the championship ran in the 2nd round.

    The youngest on the grid, Iñigo Anton, traveled to the south in hopes of extending his commanding lead in the drivers' standing with the help of his team, Motul- PartsPro Racing. Stefan Ramirez also showed up to BRC, aiming to take advantage and move up places in the standings with his team ENSport Motors - Scuderia Ramirez.

    2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge

    Practice sessions started bright and early on the 23th of September. Drivers took advantage of the day and favorable conditions to get used to the tricky circuit and adapt their SR1s to the challenges that BRC tends to bring.

    Danial Daychopan grabbed the opportunity of a free practice day to get used to the car which he had never driven prior to the weekend, with the guidance of Radical Racing Academy coach Ivan Carapiet. Tyson Sy faced some challenges with his SR1’s alignment but managed to overcome the issue with help from the PartsPro crew.

    The most notable highlight of the first day, however, was the absence of Stefan Ramirez on the track. He and his crew noticed an issue with the brakes of his car but thanks to quick work from his team’s engineers, with help from the Radical engineers, they were able to diagnose and treat the problem in time for Qualifying.

    The qualifying session held on Saturday morning of Round 2 clearly set the tone for the rest of the race weekend with Tyson Sy securing pole and the fastest lap of the round after beating his teammate Iñigo Anton by two tenths of a second with a time of 1:39.149.
    Stefan Ramirez secured third and Richard Dy took fourth with both drivers close together in the 1:41’s. Danial Daychopan landed fifth on the grid with a respectable time of 1:53.746 despite a few spins. A remarkable accomplishment for the rookie driver.

    At the 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge, the lights went out for the first race of the weekend on Saturday afternoon and turned out to be an exciting one thanks to an epic back-and-forth battle in the front between the PartsPro Racing teammates Iñigo and Tyson. Tyson Sy led most of the laps of the first race but it was by no means a comfortable drive in the front as the young Iñigo was constantly putting pressure on the leader, patiently waiting for a chance to pounce.

    2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge

    The opportunity came in the last 2 laps as Iñigo found a few openings, with the winning chance presenting itself on the last corner of the last lap which he grabbed to secure the win. Stefan Ramirez secured third and the race finished with Richard Dy in fourth. Unfortunately for Danial, he did not finish Race 1 after finding the gravel early in the race due to misjudging a braking point.

    Things turned from bad to worse as the afternoon arrived. Heavy rain, winds, and thunder began to flood the track. It was enough to prompt Race Director Marlon Stokinger to contemplate canceling the third race. Some of the drivers expressed their concerns regarding the track conditions and safety, with Track Hos driver Richard Dy opting not to run.

    In the end, the decision to continue fell into the hands of safety car driver Mike Consenheim, in coordination with the race director, Marlon.

    To the surprise of everyone watching, the cars proceeded to take their positions on the starting line behind the safety car. The marshals gave the go signal and the all-Radical grid began to carefully wade the wet track. The first few laps were led by the safety car, clearing the water away from the asphalt and carefully checking if the conditions were favorable enough for wet racing.

    At the fifth lap, the safety car’s lights went off, signaling that the track was safe, and Race 3 continued as planned.

    2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge

    Tyson Sy got a good start off the line and took the lead with Iñigo just behind, struggling to keep up in the slippery conditions. It was a masterclass performance from the Porsche Design Manila - PartsPro Racing driver as he kept his lead and began to pull away, showcasing his experience as a driver and his knowledge of the track. Iñigo Anton tried his best to keep up with his teammate, showing a few moments of brilliance as he battled to attain the lead.
    In the end, experience beat youth and Tyson took the checkered flag.

    Stefan Ramirez finished third once again, keeping it safe and prioritizing consistency over aggressiveness but still treating spectators to a wonderful performance in the rain. Danial Daychopan followed in fourth, finishing with his head held high after conquering a difficult track in difficult conditions. He ends his stint as a bonafide racing driver.

    The drama brought by the rain was a treat to witness as it added an element of uncertainty to an already unpredictable race weekend.
    Radical Motorsport is a British company that builds and manufactures racing automobiles. Mick Hyde and Phil Abbott, two amateur racers and engineers, formed the business in January 1997.

    They created open-cockpit sports cars that could be registered for road usage and raced on a track without any modifications. Radical produces a variety of road-legal sports vehicles and race cars with different specs. The Radical SR3 is their most well-known vehicle.

    Now, all eyes are set on the finale of the 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge which will take place in Clark once again, on the 28th to 30th of October.

    The 2022 Seaoil Radical championship is powered by Seaoil Extreme 97 Octane as its official fuel. Motul Philippines, a co-presenter of the race series, provides the whole grid with its 300V Performance Oil.

    Photos from Radical Cars Philippines

    Also read: Season opener of 2022 Seaoil Radical Challenge kicks off in Clark

    Dylan Afuang

    Dylan Afuang

    Growing up in the 2000s, Dylan browsed through car magazines before reading proper books, and watched motoring TV shows as often as he did cartoons. So, talking about cars came natural to him. His dream car is the Honda S2000.

    Read Full Bio

    Sell your car at the best price

    Verified and genuine buyers Verified and genuine buyers
    Free listing Free listing
    List your car

    PIMS 2024

    You might also be interested in

    • News
    • Featured Stories
    • Upcoming
    • Geely Coolray 2024
      Geely Coolray 2024
      ₱1.199 - 1.299 Million Expected Price Manila
      Expected Launch TBA Alert Me When Launched
    • Kia Carens 2024
      Kia Carens 2024
      ₱1.57 Million Expected Price Manila
      Expected Launch Nov, 2024 Alert Me When Launched
    • Toyota Vios 2024
      Toyota Vios 2024
      ₱832,000 Expected Price Manila
      Expected Launch TBA Alert Me When Launched
    • Omoda E5 ev
      Omoda E5
      ₱1.9 Million Expected Price Manila
      Expected Launch Nov, 2024 Alert Me When Launched
    • MG RX8
      MG RX8
      ₱1.05 Million Expected Price Manila
      Expected Launch Dec, 2024 Alert Me When Launched

    Latest Car Videos on Zigwheels

    Zigwheels
    • 2024 Toyota Zenix V Spec Guide | Zigwheels.Ph
      2024 Toyota Zenix V Spec Guide | Zigwheels.Ph
      14 Nov, 2024 .
    • 2024 GAC M6 Pro GL Review | Zigwheels.Ph
      2024 GAC M6 Pro GL Review | Zigwheels.Ph
      14 Nov, 2024 .
    • 7 Reasons Why Tesla is a Big Deal | Z-List S02E02 | Zigwheels.Ph
      7 Reasons Why Tesla is a Big Deal | Z-List S02E02 | Zigwheels.Ph
      14 Nov, 2024 .
    • Dream Garage Walkaround: The 2024 Nissan Z! | Zigwheels.Ph with Nissan Philippines
      Dream Garage Walkaround: The 2024 Nissan Z! | Zigwheels.Ph with Nissan Philippines
      05 Nov, 2024 .
    • Top 10 EVs with the Longest Ranges in the Philippines | Z-List S02E01 | Zigwheels.Ph
      Top 10 EVs with the Longest Ranges in the Philippines | Z-List S02E01 | Zigwheels.Ph
      05 Nov, 2024 .
    • 2024 MG ZS First Look + More | Zigwheels.Ph
      2024 MG ZS First Look + More | Zigwheels.Ph
      05 Nov, 2024 .
    • 2024 PIMS Launch Recap | Zigwheels.Ph
      2024 PIMS Launch Recap | Zigwheels.Ph
      05 Nov, 2024 .
    • 2024 Lexus IS300H POV Driving Review | ZIGWHEELS.PH
      2024 Lexus IS300H POV Driving Review | ZIGWHEELS.PH
      05 Nov, 2024 .
    • 2025 Changan Hunter REEV First Look | Zigwheels.Ph with Changan Auto Philippines
      2025 Changan Hunter REEV First Look | Zigwheels.Ph with Changan Auto Philippines
      29 Oct, 2024 .
    • BEYOND ZERO Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Hydrogen Combustion Prototype Exclusive Look | Zigwheels.Ph
      BEYOND ZERO Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Hydrogen Combustion Prototype Exclusive Look | Zigwheels.Ph
      29 Oct, 2024 .
    Watch Car Videos

    Car Articles From Carmudi

    • journal
    • advice
    • financing
    • insurance
    • CAMPI-TMA sales grow 8.9% in Jan.-Oct. 2024
      CAMPI-TMA sales grow 8.9% in Jan.-Oct. 2024
      Ruben Manahan IV, Nov 15, 2024
    • GAC Motor PH to open Nueva Ecija dealership in 2025
      GAC Motor PH to open Nueva Ecija dealership in 2025
      Ruben Manahan IV, Nov 15, 2024
    • VinFast sells over 11k EVs in Oct. 2024
      VinFast sells over 11k EVs in Oct. 2024
      Paulo Papa, Nov 15, 2024
    • Isuzu PH, IDI turn 3 dealerships into IOS-compliant facilities
      Isuzu PH, IDI turn 3 dealerships into IOS-compliant facilities
      Ruben Manahan IV, Nov 14, 2024
    • Honda Cars PH adds new color option for BR-V
      Honda Cars PH adds new color option for BR-V
      Ruben Manahan IV, Nov 13, 2024
    • Buying a used car? Here’s how a ccan help you
      Buying a used car? Here’s how a ccan help you
      Carmudi PH, Nov 06, 2024
    • All you need to know about the LTO Medical Certificate
      All you need to know about the LTO Medical Certificate
      Carmudi PH, Nov 02, 2024
    • Buying a used car in the Philippines? Here’s how to dodge scams
      Buying a used car in the Philippines? Here’s how to dodge scams
      Carmudi PH, Oct 16, 2024
    • All you need to know about seatbelts: Rules, penalties, & more
      All you need to know about seatbelts: Rules, penalties, & more
      Carmudi PH, Oct 14, 2024
    • Need help accessing your LTMS account? Here’s how you can recover it
      Need help accessing your LTMS account? Here’s how you can recover it
      Carmudi PH, Oct 09, 2024
    • Top 15 banks for affordable car loans in the Philippines
      Top 15 banks for affordable car loans in the Philippines
      Carmudi PH, Oct 10, 2024
    • Car loans made simple for OFWs: Everything you need to know
      Car loans made simple for OFWs: Everything you need to know
      Carmudi PH, Oct 03, 2024
    • Car Loan Restructure: Everything a Filipino needs to know before applying
      Car Loan Restructure: Everything a Filipino needs to know before applying
      Carmudi PH, Oct 02, 2024
    • Pitfalls to avoid when refinancing auto loan in the Philippines
      Pitfalls to avoid when refinancing auto loan in the Philippines
      Carmudi PH, Sep 24, 2024
    • Car loan scams in the Philippines: Applicants be aware
      Car loan scams in the Philippines: Applicants be aware
      Carmudi PH, Sep 19, 2024
    • Reviewing SGI Car Insurance: Pros, cons, coverage options & more
      Reviewing SGI Car Insurance: Pros, cons, coverage options & more
      Carmudi PH, Oct 31, 2024
    • No car insurance? Here’s what all wrong can happen in the Philippines
      No car insurance? Here’s what all wrong can happen in the Philippines
      Carmudi PH, Oct 29, 2024
    • All you need to know about taking photos after a car accident in the Philippines
      All you need to know about taking photos after a car accident in the Philippines
      Carmudi PH, Oct 29, 2024
    • Here’s how to easily obtain car insurance quotes online
      Here’s how to easily obtain car insurance quotes online
      Carmudi PH, Oct 23, 2024
    • Modified car insurance in the Philippines: All you need to know
      Modified car insurance in the Philippines: All you need to know
      Carmudi PH, Oct 21, 2024

    Compare

    You can add 3 variants maximum*