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Bohol plays host to vintage car rally anew

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VINTAGE car enthusiasts once again will have the chance not only to display their “treasured and well-loved vehicles” but likewise test its competitive conditions and endurance as the fourth edition of the racing event unfolds in October this year once again in Bohol province.

Inspired by Italy’s Mille Miglia rally—which gives emphasis on time accuracy over speed—better known as a Time-Speed-Distance rally, more than 50 participants are expected to join that would include international drivers from Hong Kong and Singapore

Tour de Cebu, the country’s only 1,000-kilometer rally for vintage cars—that traverses across the Visayan regions and runs mostly along scenic and historic routes— returns to the province of Bohol on Oct. 22.

The Tour de Cebu will visit Bohol and travel its roads again on Oct. 22.

Dubbed as “Touristic” Rally Across the Visayas, participants will be comprised of motor vehicles with year models 1972 or older.

Presented by the Performance and Classic Enthusiasts of Cebu and the Manila Sports Car Club, the annual motoring event will be participated in by well-known and distinguished local vintage car owners such as CNN Philippines’ automotive journalist James Deakin, world-renowned designer Kenneth Cobonpue, and business tycoons Michael Lhuillier, Darren Deen, Cebu congressman Red Duran, and hotelier Grand Benedicto.

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Last year’s edition kicked off in Cebu City and made its way to Tubigon, Bohol onboard a roll-on, roll-off boat. Thirty-three vintage cars made its way through the scenic route of Bohol’s landscape and capped each end of the Bohol route at the triple A luxury resort Be Grand Resort in Panglao Island.

First-time and youngest participant, Martin Aguilar, took home the trophy as the champion for the 3rd Tour de Cebu.

“The reason why we’re coming back (in Bohol) is because it of the phenomenal staging of the tour last year in the island province. Bohol; from the amazing hosting of the local government and students – the local support was high,” enthuses PACE chairman Michael Lhuillier. 

He said that the race was conceptualized to celebrate a decade of friendships formed and shaped by the open road, but has blossomed into a major driver for road tourism, to highlight the beautiful roads and the scenic spots in the Visayas.

“Over the years the tour has captured the imagination of many classic car enthusiasts and fans and has brought not just excitement but solid camaraderie among lovers of vintage cars”, Lhuillier said.

The event is managed and co-organized by Tradeshow International Inc., while rally management is handled by Pro Dynamix Management by Pepon Marave, with the support the Province of Bohol, the Municipality of Panglao and Be Grand Resort.

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