The Velocity Q&A: Steven Tan (President and CEO Mazda Philippines) - BusinessWorld Online

Soaking in the sights, din of revving engines, and the excited babble of attendees is a grinning Steven Tan. He dons a white cap emblazoned with the logos of corporate sponsors, and “MSCC MIATA SPEC SERIES.” It’s the inaugural leg of the four stages to be held this year, and Race 1 is nearing flag-off. Alternating races with the long Miata Cup series today, there are lots of people who have made the trip to the country’s premier track to witness real wheel-to-wheel action.

Race 1 is won by Allan Uy’s #99. He is joined on the podium by Paul Henderson Perez in #77 and Angie King in #12. As the sun starts to climb down, Race 2 offers some respite, but Mr. Uy presses on for another win. Ms. King notches second; Juha Turalba in #12 completes the top three. The fastest lap time is also achieved by Mr. Uy, who completes the circuit in 2.19 minutes — averaging 108kph.

The Miata Club is probably one of the strongest car clubs in the Philippines. As far as Filipinos go, the fascination with the Miata or MX-5 is strong as well. Why do you think that is? Why would the Miata be so popular? Like you said, it’s a two-door — two seats, open top, small. I will say: not practical, right? But it’s extremely successful here. You know, the Philippines has the honor of having the largest Miata population outside Japan — I mean, in all the countries that we have that including even China.It surprised Mazda. But if you’re here and you understand the culture of people who have cars, it shouldn’t. We love sports car, and we talk about cars all the time.

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