Jonjon Adlawan remained the favorite to win the Rider of the Year (Roy) award after completing another great run in the 13th leg of the MS Motosuit Motocross Series dubbed the Enan Mendiola Chiong Memorial Motocross Competition held last Saturday in Naga City.
Adlawan edged out the Abellar brothers?Jovenille and Giovannie?in the tough expert category race to increase his lead in the race for the prestigious award.
Juvenille put up a gallant fight against Adlawan but mechanical problems in the crucial heats prevented him from pulling off what could have been a huge upset.
Juvenille, however, did not go home empty handed after he dominated the intermediate open category.
Aside from Adlawan and the Abellar brothers, the other top candidates for the Roy accolade are Clark Wagas, Rex Barbaso and brothers Weng and Ambo Yapparcon.
Dongkey Sanchez also put up a remarkable run when he collared three titles, winning the local enduro, novice open production and beginners open production.
After placing second in the novice open production, Siegfred Ornopia bounced back strong by winning the executive A division.
Promising rider John Flores settled for third place in the novice open production but still leads the category in points. He also placed second in the intermediate category.
Riders from Dipolog City also displayed impressive performances with lawyers Allan Ranillo and Flint Concha finishing one and two in the executive C division.
Gener Sicad topped the executive B race, while Brylle Ornopia won the mini open category.
Ken Ornopia ruled the pewee-seven below category followed by Karl Enriquez, Vinz Batulan and Keizer Ornopia. Category leader BJ Pepito settled for just fifth place.
MS Motosuit top honcho Lou Ornopia was elated with the success of the race and promised a grander 14th leg slated Oct. 31 in Tabogon town.
The 13th leg was supported by Castrol Power One and the city government of Naga led by City Mayor Val Chiong.
