Team Ironman Phils takes home top prize at 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition

Team Ironman Philippines (Car #158) brought home a cool PhP 500,000 after winning first place at the 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition.

The event lasted from Oct. 17 to 23, 2022, and took competitors on a 285-kilometer adventure from San Fernando, Pampanga, to General Nakar, Quezon, via Nueva Ecija and Quezon Province. 

Over 50 campers and more than 80 four-wheel-drive vehicles faced truly inhospitable terrain, made worse by the aftermath of Super Typhoon Karding the month before.

The winning six-man team was comprised of the following:

1. Jay Bryant Villaroman

2. Bomvet SJ. Santos

3. Michael Mendoza

4. Car Michael Santos

5. Jherico Lara

6. Jayvie Dumlao

Meanwhile, second place went to Team La Union 1 (Car #174), which got PhP 200,000. The members include:

1. Marc Ortega

2. John Paul Bucat

3. John Carlo Marzo

4. Ian Peralta

5. Alejandro Garzon

6. Winston Labis

Finally, the last spot on the podium went to Team Giba 1 (Car #172). The team that won PhP 100,000 includes:

1. Jassoren Flores

2. Freddie Garcia

3. Hermie Raboy

4. Alvin Constantino

5. Jess Mendoza

6. Carl Andrei Sabariaga

Mototesto Overland Equipment, which organized the event, said in a press statement that the campers began their journey on Oct. 21 with a welcome from General Nakar mayor Esee Rozul. 

Jeep Club off-roaders Atkimson Kua and Rhod Ang headed the trail through four hours of various terrain, including river crossings. 

The trailmasters made sure everyone arrived safely at the campsite, where the campers spent three days mingling and relaxing.   

“It is an honor to be able to bring the overlanding community together in this one epic event,” said Mototesto CEO Tim Tuazon.

“All the long hours, sacrifices, and hard work paid off when we saw the smiles and laughter of the competitors and campers,” he added. “Truly, this event perfectly resonates the essence of competition, camaraderie, and passion for overlanding and this lifestyle; that was our goal from the very beginning.”

Challenges for car and driver

According to the competition’s official website, the Petron Philippine Overland Expedition is made up of multiple timed stages distributed throughout the route.

There are also team tasks that must be performed at the different campsites. These include:

• Jungle Survival Challenge

• Technical Driving / Log Obstacle

• CSR Activity

• Night Driving Challenge

• Physical Fitness

• Improvisation

• Vehicle Repair

• Recovery

• Proper Usage of Equipment

Scoring is based on a team’s combined performance, with the best combined time receiving the highest score.

However, penalties are meted out for safety violations like dangerous driving, vehicle and equipment abuse, and unruly behavior.

The team with the highest combined points at the end of the competition will be crowned champions.

Are you looking forward to the next Petron Philippine Overland Competition?

Source: Team Ironman Phils takes home top prize at 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition