Cabrera makes mark in AMC Malaysia

MANILA, Philippines - Seaoil karter Gabriel Tayao Cabrera placed fourth in the championship leg of the 2015 Asia Max Challenge (AMC) Series, becoming the first Filipino to post a podium finish in the elite race at the City Karting International Circuit in Shah Alam, Malaysia recently.

The 15-year-old Cabrera bucked the odds and held his ground against the national champions from all over Asia, fighting back from the back of the grid to turn in a fourth place finish.

Established in 2007 under the helm of James Leong, the AMC is the most competitive Rotax series in the region, attracting hundreds of top-caliber drivers not only from Asia but from other continents as well.

Cabrera proved his worth in his debut as a senior karter through the support of DC, Gold’s Gym, Media Magic and R’s Design Japan, with his superb driving skills in tough condition.

The strong finish augured well for Philippines’ current top karter, who will next compete in the Asian Karting Open Championships in Thailand and Macau in November and December, respectively.