Filipina superbike champion Jacq Buncio is shifting her focus beyond winning races, setting her sights on breaking gender barriers and creating more opportunities for women in Philippine motorsports. With over a decade of racing experience and three overall Philippine Superbike Championship titles, Buncio hopes to encourage more Filipinas to pursue competitive motorcycle racing in a sport traditionally dominated by men.
Buncio has built an impressive record on the racetrack, capturing the Rookie Division championship in 2018 and adding the Intermediate and Novice titles in 2021 and 2022. She also finished as the Expert overall runner-up in 2023 and secured second place in the Pirelli Championships 400cc Pro category in 2025. Despite frequently competing against fields of 30 to 40 male riders, the Filipina racer has continued to establish herself as a formidable competitor.
Her journey began in 2011 following the death of her older brother, motorcycle racer Maico Buncio, whose legacy inspired her to enter the sport. Although her family initially expressed concerns about the dangers of racing, she pursued her goal of continuing what her brother had started. Years later, Buncio said she takes pride in inspiring aspiring female riders to believe they, too, can compete and succeed in professional motorsports.
Now looking toward the future, Buncio wants to establish dedicated training venues and grassroots programs to make motorcycle racing safer and more accessible to aspiring athletes. Her vision includes opportunities for both male and female riders to develop their skills in proper racing environments. For the multiple-title champion, leaving a lasting impact on Philippine motorsports means opening doors for the next generation, long after her final race.