Riders battle it out in Abra

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    Riders battle it out in Abra

    By Robbie Pangilinan
     
    Motocross riders will battle it out at the dirt at the much-awaited Congressman JB Bernos oInternational Freestyle Motocross on January 27-28 at the Namagpagan Motocross Track, Poblacion, La Paz, Abra.
     
    Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo is gracing the event that is expected to boost sports tourism not only in the region but also the whole country.
    “This is beautiful promotion of sports tourism in the Philippines. Filipinos love sports and many of our athletes are recognized around the world. We would like to add motocross to that,” says Teo.
     
    The rivalry of Manny Pacquiao’s boxing trainor Buboy Fernandez and SEL-J Sports’ Hari ng Motocross Jay Lacnit continues in the executive a category, while Bornock Mangosong and Glenn Aguilar outdo each other in the Pro Open category.
     
    Congresman JB Bernos himself is a biker who might join the executive category if his injury heals in time for the competition.
     
    The highlight of the event is the battle of Blake “Bilko” Williams, Cameron Sinclair  and Harry Bink for the Nitro Championship.
     
    Williams has won championships and X Games medals in several events, including motocross and freestyle motocross.
     
    “We are excited to be back in Manila. We will entertain our fans and they will see the best of the best,” said Bink.
     
    “I believe this will be one of my greatest performances since I won FMX rider of the year in 2009,” said Williams.
     
    In its seventh year, the competition promotes motocross tourism in the country with 12 race categories plus the freestyle exhibition.
     
    “All our kababayan here in La Paz look forward to this grand tournament. We are proud to bring sports motocross tourism in the Philippines,” said Congressman JB Bernos.