Anton son carves own niche

Iñigo Anton: Twin honors

Iñigo Anton: Twin honors

Growing up, Iñigo Anton was used to seeing his father’s championship trophies and vowed to be like his old man.

Anton, now 12 years old, has started to pile up his own accolades, the most recent of which are twin Cadet Karter of the Year awards from the Golden Wheel Foundation and the Automobile Association Philippines.

“It’s a memorable night because my dad was also awarded on the same night during the Golden Wheel,” the young Anton said, referring to his father Carlos’ “Motorsports Achievement” award for winning in the Taiwan Gymkhana last October with Milo Rivera.

The father and son tandem plans to team up in the upcoming National Slalom Series. —STEVE SILVA, CONTRIBUTOR

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