PHRX and PNRC Honor 2025 Champions as Louie Camacho Is Named 2024–2025 Rally Master

The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) and Philippine National Rally Championship (PNRC) recognized the standout drivers, co-drivers, champions, and partners of the 2025 season during their 11th Awarding Ceremony held on September 7, 2026, at Oriental Palace in Timog, Quezon City.

The celebration brought together competitors, organizers, families, sponsors, and media partners from across the Philippine motorsport community.

The program honored PHRX round winners and year-end champions before recognizing the driver and co-driver awardees from the first four rounds of the 2025 PNRC season.

Champions of the 2025 PHRX Season

Louie Camacho emerged as one of the evening’s most decorated competitors. He was crowned the 2025 PHRX Group 2, UV and Pick-Up Class Overall Champion, then received the event’s final special distinction as the 2024–2025 Rally Master. The award recognized his sustained excellence across both rallycross and rally competition.

Ricardo Dy-Liacco claimed three PHRX overall crowns in Groups 1, 3 and 4. Ricky Montelibano secured the Open Class title, Ari JJ Jaatinen topped the AWD Class, and Devor Andres earned the RWD Class championship. Adrian de Leon was named 2025 Novice of the Year, while Gabie Desales was honored as the 2025 Ladies Champion.

PHRX CATEGORY 2025 OVERALL CHAMPION
Group 1 Ricardo Dy-Liacco
Group 2 Louie Camacho
Group 3 Ricardo Dy-Liacco
Group 4 Ricardo Dy-Liacco
Open Class Ricky Montelibano
AWD Class Ari JJ Jaatinen
UV Class Louie Camacho
Pick-Up Class Louie Camacho
RWD Class Devor Andres
Novice of the Year Adrian de Leon
Ladies Champion Gabie Desales

Louie Camacho Receives Rally Master Distinction

Camacho’s Rally Master honor capped an exceptional evening in which he was recognized across multiple PHRX categories and for his achievements spanning the 2024 and 2025 rally seasons.

PNRC Round Awards Recognize Driver–Co-Driver Teams

The PNRC portion recognized driver and co-driver performances from the Sierra Madre 100 Rally, the two AAP Rally of Lubang rounds, and the Arden Botanical Rally. Awards were presented across Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the Open Class, underlining the depth of talent and teamwork that carried the championship through its four-round campaign.

Recognition and Appreciation

Beyond the sporting achievements, the ceremony paid tribute to the people and organizations that helped strengthen Philippine rallycross and rally. Plaques of Recognition were presented to Bebot Reyes, Mike Reyes, Sonny Oliveros, Crisanto Padua, Manny Lubitania, Oski Nuke, Art Guevara, Dennis Eugenio, and Cho Delos Santos.

Partners Who Powered the Season

Isuzu Philippines Corporation received special acknowledgment as the series’ mobility partner. Cleanfuel was recognized as fuel partner; Ravenol as oil and lubricant partner; Aguila Auto Glass as glass partner; AC Delco as battery partner; and Method Race Wheels as wheel partner. Oriental Palace, which hosted the ceremony, was also recognized as a valued sponsor and venue partner.

The organizers likewise thanked the Automobile Association Philippines, Auto Plus, CW Home Depot, Print & Mount Creative Solutions Company, the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, Frontnine Builders and Realty Development Corporation, the Municipality of Lubang, CDS Off Road and Arden Botanical Estate for their support of the series and its events.

Media partners Carmudi, Ignition.ph, Motoring Today, Turbo Zone, The Manila Times, Autocar Philippines, BusinessMirror, Manila Bulletin, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessWorld and Visor were recognized for helping bring Philippine rallycross and rally to a wider audience.

The evening concluded with Camacho addressing the gathering, followed by an official group photo featuring the champions, awardees, organizers and partners. The 11th Awarding Ceremony closed a memorable chapter for the 2025 season while reinforcing the shared commitment to build a stronger future for rallycross and rally in the Philippines.

Complete Sponsor Acknowledgment

Isuzu Philippines Corporation, Cleanfuel, Automobile Association Philippines, Ravenol, Auto Plus, Aguila Auto Glass, AC Delco, CW Home Depot, Method Race Wheels, Print & Mount Creative Solutions Company, Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, Frontnine Builders and Realty Development Corporation, Municipality of Lubang, Oriental Palace, CDS Off Road, and Arden Botanical Estate.

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About PHRX and PNRC

The Philippine Rallycross Series and Philippine National Rally Championship provide competitive platforms for Filipino drivers and co-drivers while advancing safe, organized and professionally run grassroots motorsport. For updates, visit www.pnrc.racing.

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