Access Plus Racing kept its winning momentum alive with another strong showing at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC), as Timothy Joseph “TJ” and Troy Alberto delivered back-to-back victories and double podium finishes in Round 2 of the 2025 Philippine Superbike Championship (PSBK). Facing intense pressure from rivals, the brothers rose to the occasion, extending the team’s lead in the standings, boosted by the 1.5-times points multiplier in effect for the event.
Despite threats of monsoon rain, the weekend remained dry, setting the stage for two action-packed races. In Saturday’s Qualifying session, the older Alberto stormed to pole position aboard the #77 Ducati Panigale V4, while teammate Troy secured P3. The duo split their closest title rival, Marvin Mangulabnan, on the Aprilia, who lined up between them in second.
The next morning, Race 1 saw TJ secure a clean launch off the line, maintaining the lead going into Turn 1, with Troy briefly moving into P2. However, Mangulabnan reclaimed the position at the first corner and immediately began to pressure TJ for the top spot. As they passed the race’s halfway point, TJ made a rare mistake, allowing Mangulabnan to take the lead momentarily — but the older Alberto struck back just a few corners later. The battle continued all the way to the chequered flag, with TJ claiming the win by 2.669 secs, while his younger brother Troy delivered a strong performance to complete the podium in 3rd.
