LIST: Motoring Racetracks in the PH

One would notice that the Philippines has a number of car enthusiasts, racecar fans, and even racecar drivers such as Marlon Stöckinger, Angie King, and Michele Bumgarner. Do you know where they practice or where they race in the Philippines?

The next time you think of testing the speed limit of your car on a public highway, you might want to consider these racetracks around the country instead. From motoring racetracks to go-kart tracks, we have listed down the available tracks you can race to your heart’s content!

Clark International Speedway

One of the most eventful racetracks near Manila, the Clark International Speedway (CIS) regularly hosts both 2 and 4 wheeled races throughout the year. Some of the races held here include the Philippine GT Championship, Toyota Vios Cup, and National Drag Racing Championship.

The full course is 4.189 km long and has 18 turns in a counterclockwise direction. The circuit can be split into 2 short courses: West Course with 1.960 km with 12 turns and the East Course of 1.900 km with 8 turns. The CIS main straight can also be used as a drag strip with 970 meters.

IMAGE grabbed from Clark International Speedway Facebook Page

Address: Panday Pira Ave, Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga
Operating hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tues to Sat)
Contact: (045) 499-8034, 0919-568-7453, 0922-885-8414
Track Fee: Php 3,500 for car, Php 3,000 for motorcycle
Membership fee: Php 30,000 a year
Facebook Page: Clark International Speedway

Batangas Racing Circuit

Another eventful racetrack is the Batangas Racing Circuit which has hosted races such as the Philippine Touring Car Championship, Philippine Superbike Championship, and the Philippine Formula Toyota Cup.

The full course is 3.700 km with 14 turns on a clockwise direction. The short course is 2.800 km while the go-kart track is 2.000 km. The speedway also includes a dragstrip.

IMAGE grabbed from Batangas Racing Circuit Facebook Page

Address: Barrio Maligaya, Rosario, Batangas
Operating hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tues to Sun)
Contact: 0922-885-8411, 0928-837-0777
Track Fee: Php 3,000 for car, Php 2,000 for car drag, Php 2,500 for motorcycle
Membership fee: Php 15,000 a year
Facebook Page: Batangas Racing Circuit

Tarlac Circuit Hill

An ideal race track for motorcycles, the Tarlac Circuit Hill is currently the track used for motorcycle sports and even the Team Spirit Riders Championships and Clinics for the youth. The 1.500 km permanent circuit has a full course of 15 turns, clockwise.

Address: Tarlac Recreational Park, San Jose, Tarlac
Operating hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon to Sun)
Contact: 0917-897-9597
Track Fee: Php 1,500 for car, Php 750 for motorcycle

Carmona Race Track

The Carmona Race Track is a 1.090 km permanent circuit with 9 turns, clockwise. The track includes four alternative configurations with circuit distances ranging from 750 meters to 1 km. The track accepts go-kart and motorcycle races.

Address: Sitio Bangkal, Carmona Cavite
Operating hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Tues to Sun)
Contact: 0922-885-8413
Track Fee: Php 2,500 for go-kart and motorcycle
Membership fee: Php 20,000 a year

Palawan International Circuit

Mainly used for motorcycles, go-kart, and scooters, the Palawan International Circuit, which just opened in November 2019, has become a popular venue for the Petron Palawan Motorsports Championships and other sports such as cycling.

IMAGE grabbed from Palawan International Circuit Facebook Page

Address: Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Operating hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tues to Sun)
Contact: 0956-308-0099
Track Fee: Php 800 for go-kart, Php 400 for scooter or underbone
Facebook Page: Palawan International Circuit

Clark Kart Track

A small kart track beside the main track of the CIS is open for go-karts and motorcycles. With 13 turns, the Clark Kart Track opened just in 2019 and has already hosted the IAME Series Asia as well as the Petron Motorsports Karting Academy that trains young karters!

IMAGE grabbed from City Kart Racing Pampanga Facebook Page

Address: Panday Pira Ave, Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga
Operating hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tues to Sun)
Contact: (045) 499-8034, 0922-885-8414, 0919-568-7453
Track Fee: Php 2,000 for go-kart and motorcycle
Membership fee: Php 15,000 per year
Facebook Page: City Kart Racing Pampanga

Circuit Makati

With the popularity of city kart racing, Circuit Makati opened its own tracks with a 600-meter course with enough safety measures even for children to try their hand at kart racing.

Also read: City Kart Racing at Circuit Makati

Address: City Kart Racing, Circuit Makati, Brgy. Carmona, Makati
Operating hours: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Mon to Thurs); 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Fri to Sun and holidays)
Contact: 0920-411-2645, 0915-447-1060
Registration: Php 160
Kart Fee: Php 650 for funkart, Php 700 for kiddie kart, Php 900 for prokart, and Php 1,800 for baby kart (under 5 years old)

Additionally, the Pradera Verde Racing Circuit in Lubao Laguna which has been in development since 2018 is set to open early 2020 and is expected to get an International Automobile Federation (FIA) Grade 2 Certification so it could hold international races except for Formula One.

Remember this list the next time you think of racing on public streets. There are also several street circuits, public roads temporarily closed off for races, such as roads in SM Mall of Asia, Fort Bonifacio, and Alabang Filinvest.

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Sources: Roberts Automotive, Time Attack Manila
Article by Heloise Diamante