Winning team The Kawasaki Team bagged first place in the 125-cc category of the Castrol 12-hour endurance races. Present during the awarding ceremony was Castrol’s country representative Mars Sota Jr. (extreme left).

Castrol Power 1 launched in endurance bike race

CASTROL introduced its latest four-stroke motorcycle oil product Castrol Power 1 by letting biking enthusiasts experience firsthand the product’s impressive features during the first-ever 12-hour endurance race in the country.

Castrol Power 1 comes in two variants, Castrol Power 1 4T, which is semi-synthetic, and Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T, which is fully synthetic. 

Held at the Batangas Racing Circuit, the event had all 16 competing teams, including Kawasaki Motors Philippines, Kymco Philippines, Motorstar (Eastworld Industrial Sales Inc.), Philippine Motorcycle Resources Corp., Sinski Motorcycle Philippines, Suzuki Philippines and Yamaha Motor Philippines, use Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T.

Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T is made with Trizone Technology that amplifies power and acceleration for high-performance sports bikes. It is combined with a formula that provides consistent protection throughout the drain interval, maintaining the engine’s excellent performance while keeping clean parts such as the clutch and gears.  

“By using the endurance race as a means to demonstrate our product, we were able to simultaneously reach out to numerous brands. We were able to prove how Castrol Power 1 gives increased acceleration even under the most arduous riding conditions. At the same time, its protecting and lubricating properties are maintained over time, significantly reducing the bike’s wear and tear,” said Castrol’s motorcycle oil brand manager Erica Esguerra.

“Castrol Power 1 is suited for all types of four-stroke motorcycles. The 12-hour endurance race tested it [with] several bikes, and they were able to triumphantly finish over 200 laps,” Esguerra added.

The event, organized by the National Racing Association (NRA), was, likewise, a venue to raise the ante for local motorcycle racers and mechanics.

“The Philippine motorcycle industry is very young. But the talent and the capability of Filipino motorcycle racers are already there. We purposively raised the standards for this particular competition—even higher than the Asian standards—to better prepare both racers and mechanics for international competitions,” said NRA president and race director Jake Swann, who has been conducting these races for the past seven years.  

“NRA and Castrol also wanted to design an event that would interest the manufacturers and provide a venue to showcase their products,” Swann added.

During the endurance race, three riders took turns for 12 hours using only one motorcycle per team. They competed in three different categories: 110 cc, 125 cc and the wildcard category, which was for motorcycles outside the two previous categories.

Riders Jaime Barcial Jr., Maico Bunsio and Anthony Roman of Yamaha’s team won in the 110-cc category, finishing 279 laps using the Crypton Z 110 model. 

Team Kawasaki’s Geoffrey Aguisanda, Shervy Paul Soyangco and Raniel Resuello brought home the victor’s title for the 125-cc category with 280 laps done.

Team Yamaha won the wildcard category with Christopher Barcial, Jeffrey Chan and Masato Fernando coming to a 284-lap end.

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CASTROL introduced its latest four-stroke motorcycle oil product Castrol Power 1 by letting biking enthusiasts experience firsthand the product’s impressive features during the first-ever 12-hour endurance race in the country.