Fun and Action packed weekend at the Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Fest
Families and individuals expereinced another exciting and action packed
weekend at the recent Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Fest (HABF).
Once again, Clark paved the way for the much anticipated annual event at
the Clark Global City grounds. Guests got up-close the eye-popping,
larger-than-life hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from professional
ballonists from different parts of the world. Some of the guests were even able
to tick one item off their bucket list, when they got the chance to ride the
tetered balloons. Definitely of the most IG-worthy moments of their year!
Jam-packed weekend
This year’s HABF was filled with activities for guests at any age. Kids
had a blast at the inflatable and slide attractions, magic show, bubble show,
and cartoon character shows. The adults got to enjoy a wide selection of food
and shopping choices, and were treated to a nightly concert featuring some of
the hottest local bands such as Slapshock on Friday, Kamikazee on Saturday and
SM City Clark Castaway bands Ely Buendia, Hale, and Unique Salonga on Sunday.
Car and motorsports enthusiasts had their treat at the HABF, as it is
the host event of some of the most anticipated motorsports event, which include
the National Drift Championship, National Slalom Series, Philippine Rallycross
Series, and Philippine Autocross Champonship Series. The Philippine Autocross
Championship series was dominated by Carlos Anton (37.61 in FWD Class), Inigo
Anton (38.05 in FWD Class), Estefano Rivera (38.27 in FWD Class), Jevoy Moreno
(39.80 in EMC Class), and Mikko Briones (39.88 in EMB Class), who were named
Overall Top 5.
The 2nd leg of the 2019 Race Motorsports Club Phoenix Pulse Technology
National Slalom Series named Estefano Rivera of PMMS Racing Team as overall
best time of the day and front wheel best time of the day by clocking 39.10.
Teammate Powee Base came in second with 39.84, closing the 3rd spot is Jevoy
Moreno of JAF Racing Team with 40.32, Richard Gallardo with 40.70 claimed 4th,
and Douglas Maningding of Speedmode Racing Team came in 5th with 41.50.
Joseph Ortega of Pongga Racing Team captured the Rear Wheel Production
Best Time of Day with 42.90. While Rod Chang of JAF Racing Team Bulacan bagged
the Novice Best Time of the day with 42.06.
Meanwhile, in the National Drift Championship, Boodie Dabasol was named
Champion in the Pro Class, followed by Mark Bernardo in 2nd Place, Ralph Tan in
3rd Place and David Feliciano in 4th Place. In the Amateur Class was dominated
by Patrick De Guzman as Champion, Luis Sayson came in 2nd Place, Junjun Yapo in
3rd Place, and Ali Khalid in 4th Place. Best Livery award went to Boodie
Dabasol, while Best Team award went to Team GMW. Rally Cross winners are, Choy
Mabunay, Harly David, and Tygr Espino for Group 1; Steve Acayan, Paul Santos,
and Mon Dimapilis for Group 2; Louie Camacho, Mon Dimapilis, and Paul Santos
for Group 3; John Dizon, Marvin Susara, and Paul Santos for Group 4; Johnsy
Reyes, David Feliciano, and Charlie Cruz for Open Class; JC David, Jerome
Arcenas, and Allan Sarmiento for UV Class; Aldrich Garcia and Keanu Dominado
for AWD Class; Jun Magno and Raab Hizon for RWD Class.
Additionally, the HABF was also the event that hosted the dance
competition that gathered 11 dance groups from different cities. Bagging the
3rd place is United Boys from Pampanga, 2nd place was cornered by Junior FMD
Extreme from Marikina, while another group from Marikina, Kingdom Warriors, took
home the 1st place slot. The winners were adjuged as the best by a panel of
experts in the field of dance, including Gab Valenciano an award winning
dancer, music producer and performer, he is also the a creative director and
top earner for Frontrow International; Tet Andolong, a former Dyna Dancer and
the editor of the Motoring, Property and Journey sections of Business Mirror;
and Samantha Regino former street, jazz and contemporary dancer and the present
marketing manager of Backstage Events.
The Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Fest was sponsored by Frontrow
International, co-presented by SM City Clark, powered by Phoenix Pulse
Technology, and in partnership with Clark Global City, Leechiu Property
Consultants, and Holy Grill. Cebu Pacific Air is the official airline partner.
Other supporters of the event are: NLEX/SCTEX, Dickies Philippines, San
Miguel Brewery, The Medical City Clark, Pioneer Life Inc., and PAGCOR.
Media partners include Business Mirror, Autocar, The Manila Times, and
Wheelsph. While, Backstage Events is the official event management partner of
the The Frontrow Hot Air Balloon Fest.
For more information on the event, follow us on (Facebook, Twitter and
IG) @clarkglobalcityhabf.
0 comments