MANILA, Philippines — The biggest stars and achievers in motorsports of the previous season take centerstage on March 9 when the 16th Golden Wheel Awards pays tribute to their feats in a gala celebration at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. From among the champions in 13 various racing categories will emerge the 2018 Golden Wheel Driver of the Year, the prestigious award won last year by Masato Fernando of Underbone motorcycle racing. This early, motorsports pundits say at least four of the nominees – Millet, Bustamante, Mangulabnan and Inguito – have the inside track to the Driver of the Year plum, which will be awarded by businessman Johnny Tan, the former karter who chairs the Golden Wheel Awards Foundation. “Local motor racing wouldn’t have been more robust and exciting last year without the exploits of our 13 candidates. Each one of them deserves the top award,” said Tan, who has spent a fortune keeping motorsports alive in the country.

Source: Philippine Star February 16, 2019 16:00 UTC