Anton bags fifth Hillclimb crown

MANILA, Philippines - Castrol-Yokohama champion driver Carlos Anton wrapped up the 2011 season the same way he started it – via a win in the hills of Pias, La Union during the final leg of the Philippine Hillclimb Series.

Driving his Mark Young-prepared, 222-horsepower CRX fitted with Yokohama A050 rubber, Anton led the field up the mountain, clocking an impressive 1:28.15 run to capture his fifth Hillclimb crown with the support of Yokohama, Castrol, Hornitex, Autoshack, Home outlet, Prince Plaza Hotel and Sizzling Plate.

 “They tightened the course with pylons for safety today so it was a bit tricky but the team is very happy to win the title for 2011,” Anton said after his run. 

Anton’s Castrol-Hornitex teammate Alfie Concepcion got his revenge and finally clinched the group 4 (185-220 horsepower division) crown for 2011. Concepcion missed the title last year after blowing a healthy lead during the final leg due to a timing belt failure. Concepcion clocked 1:32.10 up the hill with his Special Stage prepared Civic to take the title and win in Group 4 for the day.

Yokohama-Hornitex drivers Dennis Aoyong and Frankie Domingo finished second overall in Group 5 and Group 2, respectively. Aoyong played his role perfectly in providing a points buffer for Anton in the highest division.