The Team – LegitManila

ABOUT THE TEAM

Launched in 2012, Legit Manila began with the goal of hunting down the hottest cars in the Philippines to feature and display online to car enthusiasts both here and abroad. Soon after its foundation, our photographers and videographers started piling up footage and photos of what would now become a growing archive of featured rides.

Today, not only does Legit Manila cover automotive events while continuing to feature cool cars and owners; we’ve gone so far as creating events of our own. Our feature car stories too have diversified greatly thanks to our kababayans (countrymen) living around the world. Thanks to the thousands of followers, we have, and contributors gained through the years, LegitManila, has grown into a community of car culture fanatics. Legit Manila was established out of our deep affection for the car culture in the Philippines, particularly here in Metro Manila.

The Origins of LegitManila: Solo Challenge

The Solo Challenge under LegitManila was born from a place of deep nostalgia and a desire to honor the roots of Philippine motorsports. The concept first took shape two years ago during a heartfelt conversation between Jay Pompa and Jordan Aparicio, as they reminisced about the golden days of Tatay Dan’s Philippine Autocross and the lasting impact he made before his passing. What began as a tribute to those shared memories and a wish to revive the spirit of grassroots racing finally found its perfect moment when an opportunity surfaced in Cauayan, Isabela. Invited to bring their vision to life, the team is launching the discipline as a cornerstone of the 25th Anniversary of the Gawagawayan Festival, turning a long-held dream into a high-octane reality that celebrates both local heritage and the enduring legacy of the autocross community.

The Solo Challenge Identity

Solo Challenge is a dynamic brand rooted in the high-stakes world of technical driving and automotive precision. The logo utilizes a bold checkered flag grid, instantly connecting the brand to the heritage of racing and the pursuit of the finish line. Overall, the logo represents the perfect balance of strategy and speed, embodying the spirit of drivers who challenge themselves to master every corner.

Automotive Cones

Vibrant red automotive cones are strategically placed within the grid, symbolizing the agility and focus required to navigate complex technical courses.

Letter "S"

The logo features a stylized letter S, cleverly integrated to represent both the “Solo” name and the winding path of a technical race course.

Letter "C"

Intertwined with the primary shape is a sharp letter C, symbolizing the “Challenge” and the competitive spirit required to master every turn.