Manila, Philippines – The 2024 Philippine Rallycross Series concluded with a commanding victory for the Isuzu D-MAX, securing championship titles in both the UV Class and Pick-up Class. Driven by back-to-back Rally Driver of the Year Louie Camacho, the Isuzu D-MAX once again demonstrated its superior performance, durability, and reliability on the challenging dirt tracks of the competition.
With its excellent engine performance and balance handling on dirt the Isuzu D-MAX proves to be the ideal rally vehicle in these categories. Ending the season with 200 points at the Pick-up Class, the Isuzu D-MAX came in first competing against other leading pick-up trucks in the market – showcasing the vehicle’s durability and reliability during races.
On the other hand, it gathered total of 186 points in the UV Class after seven rounds of the competition besting six other drivers in the same class.
Unmatched Performance and Durability
Camacho, who has relied on the Isuzu D-MAX for two consecutive seasons, praised the vehicle’s engineering and rugged performance.
“Me and my team are very much impressed with the performance of the Isuzu D-MAX, we have been using it for two straight years without having to go through any major repairs – it just shows how durable the engineering is, it can withstand harsh conditions and still give high-performance every time,” said Louie Camacho.
Beyond leading the Isuzu D-MAX to consecutive championships, Camacho also clinched the 2024 Rally Master Champion titles in both the Philippine Rallycross Series and the Philippine National Rally Championship. Additionally, he is set to receive the prestigious 2024 Rally Driver of the Year Award from the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP).
A Winning Combination
IPC expressed its pride in both Camacho and the D-MAX’s continued success in the motorsports arena. “We are very proud of Louie and his achievements, and for bringing the Isuzu D-MAX into the spotlight in Philippine motorsports. The D-MAX is a formidable vehicle, and having an excellent driver who understands its capabilities is a such a winning combination,” said IPC President Tetsuya Fujita.
With the continuous domination of the Isuzu D-MAX pick-up in motorsports, the company hinted that it may continue to support and participate in the series again this year.
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