Luig, Carangan power AUTSracing big finish

MANILA, Philippines - Newcomer Carl Luig and lady karter Yvana Carangan pivoted another impressive show by AUTSracing Team recently in the second leg of the 2012 Petron Karting Super Series at the Batangas Racing Circuit in Rosario, Batangas.

Luig and Carangan topped their respective classes, showing consistency and defensive strategy aboard their reliable Birel Competition Karts to ward off their rivals. 

With new recruit Francis Tanlu and Brian Thorp, AUTSracing Team harvested two titles, a runner-up and a fourth place finish in the event through the big support of Kipling’s, Birel Competition Karts, Yamaha Winforce, Maynilad Water Services, Kart Care Lubricants and FreeLine Go Kart Parts.

Luig, 22, captured his second consecutive win in the Formula SL Novice class. Much like in the kickoff leg, he again upstaged all the Expert drivers in the combined nine-lap final race.

He claimed the checkered flag after 14 minutes and 36.882 seconds of racing, winning by a mere 0.021 seconds ahead of runner-up and last year’s Cadet Karter of the Year Raymond Cudala.

Carangan posted the fastest laptime of 1:26.943 as she checked in third overall in the same race, just 0.1012 seconds behind Luig to clinch the Formula SL Expert crown

Brian Thorp, last year’s Cadet Novice champion, checked sixth overall in the same race to grab the third runner-up trophy in the Formula SL division.

Francis Tanlu, who bagged third place on his debut race last month, posted a better finish with his runner-up feat in the Formula Cadet Novice division.

Indy Villalon, a multiple local and international kart champion who rigidly prepared and trained the AUTSracing karters, was himself surprised and inspired by their improved performances as Team Manager Martin Alvendia expects much better show from his wards and crew in the coming legs.

For those wishing to join AUTSracing Team and other inquiries, interested parties may contact Martin Alvendia at mobile +639188031036.