AR — The Apex

2025 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL KARTING CHAMPION · MINI

ANTONIORACELIS

National champion at ten. The Asia-Pacific ladder next.

Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines

It started with a simulator

At three years old, Antonio steered a racing simulator while his father — a lifelong hobby racer — worked the pedals he could not yet reach. The instinct was already there.

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Antonio Racelis smiling with his helmet visor raised
Antonio Racelis in profile wearing his racing helmet
Antonio Racelis smiling in the paddock
Karting field racing in wet conditions

Seven wins from eight rounds.

P3 — Tillotson T4 Asia Cup

Youngest driver in his class

Next: Rotax Max Challenge Philippines — Rounds 5 & 6

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Antonio Racelis seated in his kart with his father
Antonio Racelis walking through the paddock
Antonio Racelis on the top step of the Palawan podium

“Setbacks do not have to decide the result — you can always fight back.”

— Antonio Racelis

Three races that show who he is →
Antonio Racelis at a racing simulator
The journey began with a racing simulator.
A young Antonio Racelis enjoying an electric karting session
Early experience with electric karting.
Antonio Racelis visiting a kart workshop
Discovering karting beyond the simulator.
Antonio Racelis beside his first practice kart
Beside the used go-kart that made regular practice possible.
Antonio Racelis seated in his first practice kart
Learning the kart during the pandemic.
Antonio Racelis practising in a kart outside the family office
Young Antonio Racelis wearing his first racing suit and helmet
Antonio Racelis at BRacing during his early karting journey
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