P1-M at stake in 2nd Phil. Overland Expedition

Philippine Overland Expedition (PHL-OX) 2024 is guaranteed to take extreme 4×4 racing and overlanding to the next level with the introduction of more challenging obstacles, the inclusion of international-spec 4×4 rigs, and the opportunity for non-competitors to experience General Nakar in Quezon Province like never before. PHL-OX 2024 is truly an adventure for the brave.

Now on  its second year, the event will be held on Feb. 19 to 25 in General Nakar and Dingalan, Aurora and will not only have technical multi-stage segments designed to challenge each competitors’ driving and survival skills but also an expedition that will give camper-participants the chance to traverse the very same jungle trail that the competition convoy will take to Dingalan, Aurora.

Participants canjoin the Team competition as a group comprised of three rigs with six competitors. Unlike in the maiden edition where competitor teams were required to use production vehicles with slight modifications, competitors can now include prototype and modified rigs provided a team has a minimum of one production vehicle and a maximum of one prototype vehicle. 

Prototype rigs are heavily modified race rigs built to compete in highly technical 4×4 competitions. There are no restrictions in terms of the engine type and body structure for these types of vehicles, provided they adhere with the safety guidelines of the competition. Windshield, firewall, and functioning electrical systems are musts. Modified rigs on the other hand are production units that have been customized in terms of body size and engine type while retaining the production look of the vehicle.  

A total of P1-million is at stake with the champion team taking home P500,000. The second and third placers will receive P200,000 and P100,000 respectively. Special Awards will also be given to select Teams and Individuals for performance-related achievements during the competition.

The competition will officially flag off from the General Nakar municipal hall in Quezon with each team tasked to complete multiple timed stages enroute to the finals in Dingalan, Aurora. Timed stages are man-made and natural tracks designed to test each competitor’s off-road driving, navigation, and recovery skills. The team with the fastest time to complete each TS will receive maximum points. Penalty points will be deducted should a competitor fail to adhere to certain safety guidelines such as not wearing of seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion, and not using gloves when winching. 

PHL-OX 2024 is co-organized by Mototesto Overland Equipment Phils. and All Traction and is made possible with the support of Petron Corporation, Motolite, ARB 4×4 Phil.s Bushranger, and Second Air. The event officials include: Tim Tuazon as the events director, Noel Bartolome as competition manager; and Neil Palabrica as the event manager.