Aguilar halts Mangosong win streak

VETERAN Glenn Aguilar recovered from a disastrous first heat to stop Mindanao ace Bornock Mangosong’s domination in the Pro Open Production of the 4th and penultimate leg of the 2013 Phoenix Motocross Series last Sunday at MX Messiah Fairgrounds, Club Manila East in Taytay, Rizal.

Aguilar led for most of the first heat but suffered a spill in the 15th and final lap which allowed Mangosong to snatch first place.

Keeping his composure, Aguilar came back in the afternoon to beat Mangosong with a display of aggressive and precision driving in the series sponsored by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. and organized by Extreme Adrenalin Sports Entertainment.

Despite the setback, Mangosong remains the favorite to win the overall title with the fifth and last leg scheduled on Nov. 10. Mangosong won the first three stages of the series.

“I gave it my all,” said Mangosong. “Now, I need to prepare hard for the final leg because Glenn and the other riders are going all-out.”

Phoenix officials Timothy Villaruz and Lea Macabenta graced the awarding ceremonies with XAS Chief Executive Officer Sam Tamayo.