Ageless Aguilar nears crown

BIKE icon Glenn Aguilar exploited the absence of the injured Bornok Mangosong to rule the fourth and penultimate leg of the 2016 Diamond Motor Motocross Series before a wildly-cheering crowd at Mx Messiah Fairgrounds in Taytay, Rizal.

The 41-year-old, 16-time Rider of the Year used a blistering start to rout the field in the Moto 1 and Moto 2 of the Pro Open Production to virtually crown himself overall champion. Only one leg remains in the series which attracted the country’s leading and future motocross stars.

But despite winning three of the last four legs, Aguilar vowed not to take it easy in the final leg slated June.

“My only concern is a DNF (Did Not Finish) scenario. I’m sure others will go all-out to win the final leg and I’ll be ready for the challenge,” said Aguilar, who said he practiced his starts doubly hard before the series.

Mindanao-ace Mangosong stopped Aguilar in the third leg but failed to compete after suffering a foot injury in practice.

The series is sponsored by Diamond Motor Corporation, which handles dealership of the 2016 Montero Sports and Mitsubishi vehicles.

Enzo Rellosa poured on the heat in the second moto to take second spot, followed by JC Rellosa. Mclean Aguilar, Glenn’s son, settled for fourth sport.

The young Aguilar took the Pro Lites plum followed by Ralph Ramento and Jepoy Rellosa. Janelle Saulog, daughter of legendary rider Jovie, topped the ladies’ class, while Roman Llorente bagged the executive division.

Ompong Gabriel triumphed in the amateur and Kids 85cc.

Organized by Generation Congregation, the series is backed by Wheeltek, Dunlop tires, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum, Coffee Grounds, Xtreme Adrenaline Sports Entertainment and PTT Philippines.