Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2019 – Caltex clients will be happy to realize that the equivalent Caltex with Techron they top off inside their ordinary adventure is a similar fuel that as of late controlled a 28-year old vehicle to establish a world record of quickest 1,000 meters climb up Doi Chang Mountain, Thailand’s highest peak, in less than 7 minutes. In association, Caltex, showcased by Chevron Philippines Inc.(CPI), additionally reported the choice of renowned on-screen character Dingdong Dantes as the newest Caltex brand ambassador for his record-setting ways.
This was uncovered today during the media launch of Caltex’s most recent crusade, Record-Breaking Fuel, in association with Guinness World Records. The event likewise highlights Record Rides, a two-section show created by National Geographic that demonstrates the voyage of the endeavor to establish a World Record by Caltex.
Record Rides puts two well-known TV personalities, an adrenaline junkie and radio DJ, KC Montero and expert race car driver Natasha Chang determined to make the craziest, record-breaking driving experiences in Asia. Their challenge is to vanquish the summit of Thailand’s tallest mountain, Doi Chang Mountain Road utilizing an everyday car powered by Caltex with Techron® fuels. Alongside gloating rights, at stake is the Guinness World Record. It is a record that breaks new grounds as there is no such existing record and no exertion has been done before using an everyday car.
Doi Chang Mountain is located in Chiang Rai, the chronicled capital of the old Lanna Kingdom, home to misty mountains, colorful slope clans and picture-postcard old Thai sanctuaries encircled by blue skies and lush greenery.
“As a main visual storyteller, National Geographic’s customizing mainstays of exploration, education, and science reverberate well with the Caltex brand. Subsequently, we are glad to collaborate with the channel to make Record Rides for our watchers and motorists in Asia. This show will exhibit how Caltex with Techron® fuels can control an engine towards accomplishing a phenomenal adventure,” says Brian Fisher, Caltex Brand Manager.
The two episodes of Record Rides on National Geographic, with Caltex as the sole presenting partner, is a part of Caltex’s Fuel Power Challenge. A record timing of 6 minutes 52.692 seconds, the quickest ascent of Doi Chang Mountain Road by a car was set by Natasha Chang.
“Caltex with Techron® is exceptionally formulated to clean and protect engines. The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title accomplishment shows how a perfect motor controlled by Techron® can work at its most optimum, which includes conveying greatest capacity to your wheels,” said Greg Engeler, Product Engineering Manager for Caltex.
With the world record powered by Caltex with Techron®, the crusade urges drivers to fuel up with the same fuel that set a world record and experience its power in their everyday drive. The campaign takes off in Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Hong Kong from July to October 2019.
Caltex Philippines’ record-breaking endorser:
Jose Sixto Gonzalez Dantes III referred to numerous essentially as Dingdong Dantes is a motorcycle lover. A visit to his Instagram feed would demonstrate his affection for the two-wheel ride. In any case, more than his impressive collection of motorcycles, Dingdong’s different accomplishments in life are quite a lot more significant.
A selective ability of GMA 7, Dingdong touts the title GMA Primetime King and has added to his repertoire various acting awards. He is also a TV host, a film producer, and a business person – he co-possesses a car dealership in Paranaque and manages his own film studio. He is additionally a looked for after, successful celebrity endorser and influencer. He is likewise the establishing executive of the Yes Pinoy Foundation, advocacy that caters to three functions: youth, education, and service. Dingdong juggles all these together with being a spouse and a cherishing father to two beautiful kids with Marian Rivera.
“All the things I’ve accomplished in my life up until now, I got them going with diligent work and energy. There might be a ton of difficulties I need to look making a course for cause my fantasies to occur yet I prop up in light of the fact that I need to be simply the best form,” shares Dingdong. “That is for what reason I’m glad to be picked as Caltex’s most current brand ambassador. We share a similar conviction.”
“Dingdong Dantes is an incredible portrayal of our reality record-breaking brand, exemplifying our image’s fundamental slogan and theory of “Enjoy the Journey”. He accommodates Caltex’s character – constructive, well disposed and daring that urges individuals to appreciate the experience of whatever they’re doing and any place they are going, ” said Louie Zhang, CPI Country Chairman. “His rundown of accomplishments is additionally clear verification of his assurance to be taking care of business. Much the same as Caltex. We grasp the hard to accomplish the unprecedented in our craving to give the best premium quality fuels to motorists.”
