Lou Ornopia (standing) poses with motocross riders in certainly one of his occasions in Calambua, San Remigio. | Contributed picture
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Every little thing is about for the extremely anticipated twenty sixth Ornopia Cup motocross race, occurring on April 13 on the MS Motosuit Motorsports Park in Barangay Calambua, San Remigio, north of Cebu.
MS Motosuit huge boss Lou Ornopia, the person behind this longest-running motocross occasion since 1997, shared that certainly one of this 12 months’s highlights can be a tribute to the Ornopia household and their steadfast supporters, who’ve been instrumental within the race’s enduring success.
“Dili man seguro malalis nga mao ni ang labing dugay nga lumba dinhi sa Sugbo, maski na gani sa tibuok Pilipinas,” mentioned Ornopia, the “Godfather of Cebu Motocross,” who was as soon as honored as Sportsman of the Yr by the Sportswriters Affiliation of Cebu (SAC). (It’s undoubtedly the longest-running race right here in Cebu, and maybe even in the whole Philippines.)
“Method laing nakahimo niini—kita ra gyud. Mao nang angayan lamang natong pasalamatan ug pasidunggan ang mga nagpaluyo ning atong lumba matag tuig, ilabi na ang Ornopia household. Kon wala ni sila, dili nato maabot kining gidugayon sa paghatag og kalingawan sa mga Sugbuanon,” he added. (Nobody else has completed this—solely us. That’s why it’s only becoming that we categorical our gratitude and provides recognition to those that have supported this race yearly, particularly the Ornopia household. With out them, we wouldn’t have reached this milestone in offering leisure to the Cebuanos.)
Reflecting on the occasion’s legacy, he expressed pleasure in how the Ornopia Cup has served as a breeding floor for among the nation’s motocross legends, together with Pepo and Popeye Rubi, Irwin Uypitching, Jon-jon Adlawan, Bornok Mangosong, Donkey Sanchez, Jubenile Abellar, John Flores, and BJ Pepito, amongst others.
With such a wealthy historical past of manufacturing champions, Ornopia hopes to find new abilities on this 12 months’s version, which is a part of Calambua’s annual fiesta celebration in honor of San Vicente Ferrer.
Prime riders from throughout the Visayas and Mindanao areas are anticipated to showcase their gravity-defying abilities in an exhilarating one-day occasion that includes classes from rookies to professional and professional ranges.
Apart from big money prizes, Ornopia revealed that the occasion will even characteristic loads of giveaways and raffle prizes—not only for the individuals but additionally for the loyal followers.
“Amongst seguradoon nga kulbahinam ug makalingaw ang atong kompetisyon. Gusto nako nga malipay ang tanan, magmabulokon, ug dili mahikalimtan kining atong kalihukan,” Ornopia concluded.(We’ll make it possible for our competitors is thrilling and entertaining. I would like everybody to have enjoyable, create significant experiences, and make this occasion really unforgettable.)
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