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Antonio Racelis beside his first practice kart

2019–2021

Rookie — The Beginning

My journey in karting started long before I ever lined up on a real starting grid. It began with a steering wheel, a racing simulator, and a dream that I did not even know I had yet.

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Antonio Racelis holding a trophy and certificate at the Petron Motorsports Karting Academy

12 August 2022

2022 Petron Motorsports Karting Academy

On August 12, 2022, I joined the Petron Motorsports Karting Academy as part of the requirements to compete in the 2023 National Races and Asian Karting Open Championships. That day became a very special moment in my young racing journey.

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Antonio Racelis driving kart number 41 at the Carmona Racing Circuit

25–26 March 2023

2023 Round 1 Petron Motorsports Karting Academy Clubrace

The first leg of the 2023 Petron Motorsports Karting Academy Clubrace was held on March 25-26. I competed in the Cadet class using a Tony Kart Rookie with a Honda GX200 engine. With many drivers preparing hard for the new season, the competition was becoming more challenging.

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Antonio Racelis in kart number 41 on the Palawan grid

29–30 April 2023

2023 Round 2 Petron Motorsports Karting Academy Clubrace

The second leg of the 2023 Petron Motorsports Karting Academy Clubrace was held at the Palawan International Circuit.

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Antonio Racelis driving his kart at the Asian Karting Open Championship in Macau

30 June–2 July 2023

2023 Round 1 Asian Karting Open Championship — Macau

In June 2023, I competed in one of the Asian Karting Open Championship legs in Macau, racing my new LN Racing Kart for the first time. The BRacing team worked hard to prepare my kart, but I found the challenging second and third corners difficult during practice.

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Antonio Racelis driving kart number 41 at Clark

28–30 July 2023

2023 Round 2 Asian Karting Open Championship — Clark

The second leg of the 2023 Asian Karting Open Championships at Clark International Speedway on July 28–30 was one of the most memorable races of my early karting journey. With rain expected, the BRacing team and I prepared carefully throughout the weekend.

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Antonio Racelis driving kart number 41

19 August 2023

2023 Round 5 Petron Motorsports Karting Academy Clubrace

The first-ever Petron Motorsports Karting Academy night race at Clark International Speedway was an exciting and challenging experience for me. In the fifth round, I finished 6th in the Time Trial and maintained my position in the first qualifying heat. I improved by two places in the second heat, which allowed me to start the final in 5th place.

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Antonio Racelis holding a trophy on the third-place podium

20 August 2023

2023 Round 6 Petron Motorsports Karting Academy Clubrace

The following day brought another challenging race. The BRacing Development continued working hard to find the best kart setup for me. During the final four minutes of warm-up, my throttle cable broke, but thankfully, it happened during a non-bearing session.

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Antonio Racelis in racing gear beside his kart at Clark

9–10 December 2023

2023 Round 3 Asian Karting Open Championship — Clark

The December leg of the Asian Karting Open Championship at Clark International Speedway was another exciting and challenging race weekend for me. After weeks of testing and preparation with the BRacing team, I was happy to finally feel the race-day atmosphere again.

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Antonio Racelis on the podium at Sepang

20–21 January 2024

2024 Round 1 RMC Asia Trophy — Sepang

My first Rotax Max Challenge Asia Trophy race took me to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, where I was the only Filipino driver in my category competing against racers from different countries. I drove a 2024 Tony Kart Rookie for Stratos Motorsports, with Coach Rafael Perez and Kuya Konsi of BRacing Development helping prepare my kart and make sure I was comfortable.

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Antonio Racelis at Morac Adventure Park in Langkawi

20 May 2024

2024 Round 3 RMC Asia Trophy — Langkawi

Another round of the Rotax Max Challenge Asia Trophy brought me to Morac Adventure Park in Langkawi, Malaysia, for my first time racing on the circuit. The hot weather and challenging track made the weekend demanding, but I spent time with Coach Rafael Perez during the track walk, learning how to approach the corners and understand the circuit.

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Antonio Racelis driving his Mini Max kart at Bira

4 August 2024

2024 Round 4 RMC Asia Trophy — Bira

After my successful weekend at Clark International Speedway for the Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series, I traveled to Bira Circuit in Chonburi, Thailand, for the Rotax Max Challenge. This race brought a new challenge for me as BRacing Development and Stratos Motorsports moved me up from Micro Max to the Mini Max Rookie category, and I drove a Mini Max engine for the first time just one day before the race.

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Antonio Racelis on the podium at the T4 Cup

9–10 March 2024

2024 Round 1 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup

I competed in the Formula Cadet Expert class during the opening round of the 2024 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series. After setting strong lap times during practice, I finished 3rd in the Time Trial.

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Antonio Racelis on the podium at Palawan International Circuit

27–28 April 2024

2024 Round 2 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup

I competed in the Formula Cadet Expert class during the second leg of the 2024 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series at the Palawan International Circuit. The intense heat made the race weekend physically demanding, but I stayed focused and continued to give my best.

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Antonio Racelis at the T4 Cup weekend

29–30 June 2024

2024 Rounds 3–4 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup

I competed for BRacing Development / AGR Rennsport in the Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Formula Cadet Expert Class. The weekend began well during practice, but we faced several unexpected challenges. My cylinder head broke, and although the team repaired the engine in time for Friday practice, I later had a crash during a wet session that damaged the rear axle.

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Antonio Racelis on the podium at Clark International Speedway

27–28 July 2024

2024 Rounds 5–6 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup

I competed in Rounds 5 and 6 of the Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Formula Cadet Expert class at Clark International Speedway. It was an exciting and challenging weekend, with very close racing from the qualifying heats to the finals.

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Antonio Racelis on the podium at Carmona Race Track

24–25 August 2024

2024 Round 7 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup

I competed in the Formula Cadet Expert category of the Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series at Carmona Race Track in Cavite. The weekend did not begin as I had hoped, as I finished 8th overall in the Time Trial. The qualifying heats were also challenging because the competition was very strong.

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Antonio Racelis on the podium at the T4 Cup final round

5–6 October 2024

2024 Round 8 Petron Blaze 100 Tillotson T4 Cup

The final round of the 2024 Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series was held at Carmona Racing Track, where I competed in the Formula Cadet Expert class. With the Novice and Expert categories sharing the same grid, the weekend was challenging from the start.

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Antonio Racelis representing the Philippines at the T4 Nations Cup

6–8 September 2024

2024 Tillotson T4 Nations Cup

One of the most exciting experiences of my karting journey was competing in the 2024 Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at Kartodromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Chiva, Valencia, Spain. I was honored to be one of only four drivers representing the Philippines in the T4 Mini category, competing against 35 drivers from different countries.

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Antonio Racelis at the VS Racing Race of Champions Grand Prix

10 November 2024

VS Racing Motorsports Race of Champions Grand Prix 2024

I competed in the VS Racing Motorsports Race of Champions Grand Prix 2024 at Carmona Racing Track, making my debut in the MiniROK category. I started the final from 4th position, and the race was exciting from the beginning, with the top four drivers constantly battling and exchanging positions almost every lap.

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Antonio Racelis at the 22nd Golden Wheel Awards

25 February 2025

22nd Golden Wheel Awards

I was honored to attend the Golden Wheel Awards for Philippine Motorsports at Golden Bay Fresh Seafood Restaurant in Pasay, Metro Manila, where I received my Overall 1st Runner-Up award for the 2024 Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series.

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Antonio Racelis lifting the champion's trophy on the top step of the podium

22–23 March 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 1

The weekend started with an unexpected challenge. During official practice, I was asked to switch from my familiar IPK kart to my LN Kart, which I had not driven for more than a year. Coach Rafael and Daddy explained that being able to drive different karts was important because I needed to be ready if one kart could not be used.

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Antonio Racelis at ROK Cup Philippines Round 2

26–27 April 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 2

I competed in Round 2 of the ROK GP Cup Philippine Series at Carmona Racing Track with a brand-new Praga chassis that had just arrived from Italy. The BRacing Development worked quickly to assemble it in time for official practice, but the weekend began with an unexpected challenge.

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Antonio Racelis at ROK Cup Philippines Round 3

31 May – 1 June 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 3

After a month away from racing, I returned to the track at the Palawan International Circuit for the third round of the ROK Cup Philippine Series. The intense heat and sudden afternoon rain made the weekend even more challenging.

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Antonio Racelis at ROK Cup Philippines Round 4

21–22 June 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 4

Round 4 of the ROK Cup Philippine Series at Carmona Racing Track brought a stronger and more competitive field. It was a challenging weekend that tested my focus and determination from the very beginning.

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Antonio Racelis at ROK Cup Philippines Round 5

19–20 July 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 5

Round 5 of the ROK Cup Philippine Series took place at Clark International Speedway under challenging night-race conditions. Heavy rain made visibility extremely difficult and tested every driver's focus and control.

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Antonio Racelis on a wet track during the night race

19–20 July 2025

ROK Cup Asia Round 4

The same weekend also marked Round 4 of the ROK Cup Asia at Clark International Speedway, making it a special opportunity to compete against a larger MiniROK field. All 15 MiniROK drivers from the Philippines joined the Asia Cup event, adding another level of competition to the night race.

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Antonio Racelis at ROK Cup Philippines Round 6

16–17 August 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 6

Round 6 of the ROK Cup Philippine Series at Clark International Speedway became one of my most memorable races. Rain arrived before the time trial, and our team chose to use wet tires while most of the other drivers started on slicks. When the rain became heavier and the track turned slippery, the decision worked in our favor, and I qualified 2nd for the heats.

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Antonio Racelis at ROK Cup Philippines Round 7

20–21 September 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 7

Round 7 of the ROK Cup Philippine Series at Carmona Racing Track brought an even stronger field and another tough challenge. The competition was intense from the very beginning, and every lap demanded focus and determination.

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Antonio Racelis and family at the IPKarting S.r.l. headquarters in Verona

9 October 2025

IPKarting S.r.l. Plant Tour

My family and BRacing Development had the opportunity to visit IPK s.r.l. in Verona, Italy, where we experienced firsthand their dedication to precision, innovation, and racing excellence.

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Antonio Racelis at the ROK Cup Superfinal

15–18 October 2025

ROK Cup Superfinal

Competing in the ROK Cup Superfinal at South Garda Karting in Lonato, Italy was one of the most memorable experiences of my racing journey. I had the opportunity to compete against 49 of the world's best MiniROK U10 drivers, representing different countries and racing at a very high level.

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Antonio Racelis at ROK Cup Philippines Round 8

8–9 November 2025

ROK Cup Philippines Round 8

The final round of the 2025 ROK Cup Philippine Series at Carmona Racing Track was filled with excitement and nervousness, as the championship points were extremely close. This race would determine both the MiniROK Expert Overall Champion and the MiniROK Karter of the Year.

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Antonio Racelis at the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Asia in Macau

20–25 January 2026

RMC International Trophy Asia

Competing in the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy at the Kartodromo de Coloane in Macau under Minimax category was another valuable step in my racing journey. I competed against talented drivers from around the world on a challenging circuit with significant elevation changes, which required precision, concentration, and adaptability.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 1

18–22 February 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 1

Round 1 of the Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series at Carmona Racing Track was my first race in a full-size kart, making it a very special milestone in my racing journey.

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Antonio Racelis at the Tillotson T4 Asia Cup

18–22 February 2026

Tillotson T4 Asia Cup

Alongside the Philippine Series, I also competed in the Tillotson T4 Asia Cup, racing against talented T4 Junior drivers from the Philippines and other countries.

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Antonio Racelis at the 23rd Golden Wheel Awards

13 March 2026

23rd Golden Wheel Awards

A proud and unforgettable moment in my racing journey was receiving the MiniROK Overall Champion and MiniROK Karter of the Year awards at the 23rd Golden Wheel Awards.

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Antonio Racelis at the Automobile Association Philippines 30th Motorsport Awards

22 April 2026

AAP 30th Motorsport Awards

I am truly honored and grateful to be recognized by the Automobile Association Philippines as the MiniROK Overall Champion of the 2025 ROK Cup Philippine Series.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 2

2–3 May 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 2

Round 2 of the Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series at Carmona Racing Track was one of my most exciting races. I qualified 2nd in the time trial, just 0.019 seconds behind the fastest driver, and followed with 2nd-place finishes in both qualifying heats.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 3

20–21 June 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 3

Round 3 of the Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series was a weekend that tested my focus, racecraft, and determination. I started strongly with P2 in the Time Trial, just 0.063 seconds from pole, followed by another close P2 in Qualifying Heat 1, finishing only 0.084 seconds behind the leader.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 4

18 July 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 4

Round 4 at Carmona Racing Track was another weekend that tested my focus and determination. I started strongly with P2 in the Time Trial, just 0.005 seconds from pole, showing how important every thousandth of a second can be.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 5

19 July 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 5

Round 5 at Carmona Racing Track was a challenging weekend that tested my patience, focus, and determination. We started with P9 in the Time Trial after experiencing engine problems, but I stayed calm and never considered giving up.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 6

29 August 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 6

Round 6 at Clark International Speedway was a true test of resilience, composure, and determination. I started strongly with P1 in the Time Trial, but an error in Qualifying Heat 1 caused me to finish P9.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 7

30 August 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 7

Round 7 at Clark International Speedway was another challenging weekend, with heavy rain making every session demanding. Adapting to the wet conditions and staying focused were important throughout the race.

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Antonio Racelis at Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 8

12 September 2026

Tillotson T4 Cup Philippine Series Round 8

Last weekend at Carmona Race Track was another weekend of challenges, learning, and emotions.

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