The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) 2026 has raised the bar for Philippine car culture, breaking its own Tour d’Elegance parade record and setting a new national benchmark with 820 assorted make cars at the CIFOS: On The Grid car meet.
Held last October 16 to 18 at the Clark International Speedway, the festival brought together car clubs, automotive brands, racers, industry leaders, photographers, and fans for three days celebrating everything around motorsport.
The Tour d’Elegance parade grew from 236 cars in 2025 to 317 cars in 2026, smashing last year’s record. This year, CIFOS also treated the drivers to a three-lap track run instead of just one.
PMGen. Lina Sarmiento, Vice President for Security Services Group, highlighted the role of events like CIFOS in supporting tourism across Pampanga and Central Luzon.
“CIFOS is more than just cars and competition. It is about the friendships formed, families brought together and communities strengthened through a shared passion,” she said.
For Clark International Speedway president Johnny Tan, the turnout is a sign of what the festival can become.
“The vision for the next five years is to continue doing this and make it bigger. I was surprised that we grew from six car groups last year to 36 this year. Hopefully, we can get even more groups to support us next year,” Tan said.
Beyond the numbers, the growing turnout adds to Clark’s appeal as a destination for sports tourism and major motoring events.
CIFOS 2026’s On The Grid car meet on October 17 drew over 820 cars, earning the new distinction of being the Philippines’ biggest car meet featuring assorted makes.
The venue felt more like a motorsport Coachella, with cars filling the grounds, two music sound stages setting the mood, and enthusiasts connecting over a shared passion. From different makes and builds to the people behind the wheel, the meet celebrated the diversity of the country’s car community and the camaraderie that brings it together.
CIFOS also looked beyond the cars through Under the Hood, its educational motorsport program created to bring students closer to the engineering and technology behind racing.
For the 2026 edition, CIFOS partnered with Tuason Racing School to lead the educational pit lane and paddock tours, giving students a closer look at vehicle technology, racing safety, aerodynamics, mechanical performance, and sustainable mobility.
A total of 171 students from different schools and universities joined the program, including students from institutions known for their engineering programs such as Mapua University and the University of Santo Tomas.
Leading the tours was Arthur “AT” Tuason of Tuason Racing. Tuason comes from a family with deep roots in Philippine racing. He is the son of multi-awarded racer Jean Pierre “JP” Tuason and grandson of the late legendary Filipino race car driver Arthur Tuason. A multi-awarded karter in his younger years, he has since moved into car racing, competing locally and internationally.
Behind every racing driver is a team of engineers, technicians, and innovators helping push the sport forward. Through Under the Hood, CIFOS 2026 gave students the opportunity to connect what they learn in the classroom with real-world motorsport and see how the industry can open doors to careers in engineering, technology, and mobility.
Frames of Speed, in collaboration with Sony Philippines, has also cemented its place as the Philippines’ biggest motorsports photography and videography competition, attracting 90 participants this year, up from more than 70 during its debut last year. The 4-Wheels category winners and finalists were recognized on opening day, receiving certificates, trophies, and prizes for their work.
Photo Winners
Video Winners
Special Awards
- 1st Place: Elice Consignado
- 2nd Place: Jocaster Dojoles
- 3rd Place: Timothy Dayawon
Video Winners
- 1st Place: Gilbert Jay Siddayao
- 2nd Place: Erika Santos
Special Awards
- My Sony Choice Award: Crispin Enrico Ubaldo
- Cars & Prints Photo Award: Jhing Malto
- Cars & Prints Video Award: Marc Alfonso Mercado
Tickets for the CIFOS 2-Wheels Festival is now on sale:
- General Admission: P 500
- Premium Pass: P 800
- VIP Pass: P 1,600
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