IN a remarkable ascent from go-karts to touring cars, 25-year-old Paolo Ayo etched his name in Philippine motorsport history by clinching his first-ever Vios Cup win at the recently concluded 2023 Vios Cup Circuit Championship.

Piloting his way through the competitive Promotional Class, Ayo, based in Cebu, demonstrated exceptional potential, securing podium finishes early in his maiden full season in touring car racing. The culmination of his impressive debut season was marked by a sensational victory at the Clark International Speedway on Nov. 10-11, 2023, during the penultimate race of the championship.