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Jomari Yllana launches biggest motorsport event in the country, Motorsport Carnivale

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>Apart from being an actor and a public servant as a councilor for Parañaque City, Jomari Yllana has also had a lifelong passion for motor sports. He comes full circle this year as he spearheads the Okada Manila Motorsport Carnivale which is a five-day sporting event topped off by a Philippine Rallycross series that is expected to gather over 50 racers who will race to Tarlac and back this weekend.</p><p>“The vision is to wake up motor sports here in the Philippines. The mission is to make it prosper. And the driving force is the passion. And we found a home in Okada Manila and tinanggap kami ng buong buo at kaya kami nandito ngayon launching the very sport Motorsport Carnivale. So kami ay masayang masaya kasi kami ay tinanggap nila and we found a home in Okada Manila,” Jomari shared during the Motorsport Carnivale presscon held last August 1 at Okada Manila. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvW4MbUxycy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A5587734%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="749" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/16/fresh-scoops/jomari-yllana-hopes-to-wed-abby-viduya-soon-203796" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Jomari Yllana hopes to wed Abby Viduya soon</u></strong></a></div><p>Motorsport Carnivale will run until August 6, Sunday at the boardwalk area of Okada Manila in Pasay City.</p><p>The event includes highlights like a gathering or rare racing cars and motorsports gadgets, an autocross race featuring 150 cars on Sunday, and an awarding ceremony which will also give awards of recognition to celebrity racers like Richard Gomez and Matteo Guidicelli.</p><p>Prior to launching the event, Jomari admitted that he and his team were concerned about the weather in the country this week.</p><p>“But as far as schedules go, I cannot move it. It needs to run, rain or shine. We picked the dates. It is August so kailangan ko siya itawid. You know why? Because 500 to 700 cars in attendance na umaasa sa amin at sa Motorsport Carnivale. Mga 80 cars ang competing. Lahat yun umaasa sa akin and it’s a first so ayoko silang ma-disappoint. So idi-deliver. If you have Okada on your side and then the city government of Parañaque also, maitatawid naman siya and that’s what happened to us. Competitors were informed months ahead,” he explained. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CkdIVBAvTx1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A5531283.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CltFPrlPTbg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A5505557.299999982%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="662" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/3/26/fresh-scoops/andre-yllana-reveals-why-he-was-called-pasaway-i-199255" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: André Yllana reveals why he was called ‘pasaway’ in high school: ‘Talagang lahat ng bawal ginawa ko!’</u></strong></a></div><p>Through the event, Jomari said he also wants to encourage Filipinos to embrace the rich history of Philippine motorsports by rallying all racing enthusiasts and fanatics into one community.</p><p>“We want to encourage families to come and watch this event as a fun, family festival that they can look forward to every year,” he said.</p><p>Another come on for the event is that the admission is free as well as other perks.</p><p>“Free food. Free admission. The Kumpares group of companies and Global Franchise is providing free food for the Friday na kart and Saturday na ESC and the Sunday na Philippine Autocross Challenge. All they need to do is like our page and follow us. So it’s a whole day event with free food. Free admission and they’ll get to enjoy the facilities ng Okada, san ka pa? Sana huwag umulan! (laughs)</p><p>“It’s one of the biggest car gatherings. We’re expecting 500 to 700 cars on Saturday. We’re expecting 40 to 50 cars competing on Sunday. So andun yung action and then awarding at night. We’re giving away special prizes, no cash. We’re giving special prizes to support each organizer. Ang ibibigay namin actually sa kanila ay negosyo. Para may panggastos sa motor sports. Napakamahal kasi ng motor sports. Napakamahal ng karera. So meron kaming special prizes na ganun,” he revealed. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CknfqgbvEi3/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5448219.299999982%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Having been involved in the sport himself, Jomari has already won and placed in local races and was the first Pinoy podium finisher in 2014 when he joined the Yeongnam International Circuit in South Korea. He is also the principal driver of pro racing team, Yllana Racing.</p><p>Jomari shared how he is able to still practice racing despite his busy work schedule.</p><p>“Sa motor sport laging weekend lang kami. Ganun lang kami kabilis. You come in on a Thursday, you practice on a Friday, qualifier on a Saturday, we race on Sunday. Now ang brands, they win on Sunday, they sell on Monday. So yun yung commerce. Ganyan lang naman ang karera. Kunwari off season mag-pa-practice kami, practice lang yun dahil may tini-test sigurong gulong or langis or kotse. Pero sa competitive racing it’s always the weekend tapos Sunday lagi yung karera. So pag nanalo kami, yung sponsors namin maganda ang benta niya on Monday. Ganun lang ang karera,” he explained. </p><p>When asked why he never gave up the sport, Jomari said he still sees a higher purpose in being immersed in motorsports.</p><p>“Kung walang pagkukulang at punong puno siya, I could happily drift away from the sport. When I see na there’s like a mission and a vision na humaharap sa akin na who’s going to do it?  I learned something from guesting on Boy Abunda the other night. Respect your destiny. He was reading a book. Last race I tried was Rally, although tarmac rally. The next one I want to try is dirt rally. Yun yung gusto kong ma-try. Hindi ko pa na-try yun eh,” he shared.</p>

Actor and long-time racing enthusiast Jomari Yllana spearheads the resurgence of motorsport events in the country starting this month.