Tiu eyes 2nd drag race title
MANILA, Philippines—Defending national champion Jonathan Tiu and reigning M&H Pro titlist Martin Manalo renew their rivalry in the second leg of the 2015 National Drag Racing Championship Southern Series Saturday at Batangas Racing Circuit.
Tiu is eyeing a repeat of his Quick 8 victory. In the kickoff leg, Tiu experienced problems with his car but teammate Jonathan Young backed him up and he eventually secured a finals berth.
Manalo, meanwhile, will defend his M&H Pro crown with younger brother and former Southern Series champ Marc as backup.
Article continues after this advertisementMarc Manalo took over after Martin’s early exit and challenged Tiu for the Quick 8 plum.
Eyeing second straight wins are Mark Mabiliran (Expert), Robert Palmero II (Sportsman) and Cer Oliriz Alcala (Hotstreet).
Meanwhile, the third Northern Series leg is slated on March 28.