Mindanao pride Bornock Mangosong bucked the muddy and slippery tracks to steal the thunder from the favorites in the premier Pro Open Production at the start of the 2013 Phoenix Motocross Series MX Messiah Fairgrounds last Sunday at Club Manila East in Taytay, Rizal.
Mangosong kept his focus in the face of driving rains to reign supreme in Moto 1 and Moto 2 of the series sponsored by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc and managed by Xtreme Adrenaline Sports.
Mangosong, who pocketed P20,000 and P4,000 Phoenix fuel cards, upstaged race favorites Glen Aguilar, Enzo Rellosa, Jacob Orbe and Ted Conde.
The second leg will be held on Sunday, followed by exciting actions on Oct. 15, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10.
Orbe won the Pro Lites class, while Janel Saulog, daughter of legendary Jovie Saulog, emerged triumphant in the ladies division.
‘‘It was a successful start of the series. We would like to thank all the sponsors, riders, media people and race fans who made it happen despite the nonstop rains,” said Xtreme Adrenaline Sports CEO Samuel Mark Tamayo.
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Lubes account manager Timothy Villaluz and distributor for Rizal and Pasig Jennifer Lu graced the awarding ceremonies.