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During an informal press conference/get-together at the recently opened Vikings Luxury Buffet in Greenhills on November 6, 2026, Johnson Tan, the proprietor of JSK Custom Paint and Auto Works, announced the revival of the much-anticipated JSK Auto Fun Run, the annual auto fun run, mobile car show, and car club gathering.
Johnson, who’s affectionately called “Uncle” by most of his friends in the car clubs, automotive aftermarket, and accessories community, announced that JSK Auto Fun Run 11 will be held on April 17, 2027. The auto fun run convoy is slated to start at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, and then snake their way through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to San Fernando, Pampanga, where they will converge at the LausGroup Event Center along the San Fernando Interchange.
The JSK Auto Fun started in 2011 as a simple drive from Valenzuela City to Subic with car-loving friends in a convoy of 70 vehicles. The convoy grew to 180 vehicles in 2012; 300 vehicles in 2013; 510 vehicles in 2014; 1,059 vehicles in 2015; 1,182 vehicles in 2016; 1,052 vehicles in 2017; 1,016 vehicles in 2018; and more than 900 vehicles in 2019.
In 2020, Johnson and his team were planning a grand event to celebrate the 10th year of the JSK Auto Fun Run. They were looking forward to establishing a world record with a 2,000-car convoy as well as giving away grander prizes, such as several motorcycles, two cars, and a condominium unit. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented them from carrying out their grand plans, and the auto activity went on hiatus until 2023.
In April 2024, Johnson and his team finally organized the JSK Auto Fun Run X, with the convoy gathering at SM City North EDSA and then driving all the way to the LausGroup Event Center in San Fernando, Pampanga. Several events, such as the local elections and the traditional year-long mourning of the passing of Johnson’s beloved mother, again prevented the holding of the auto fun run in 2025.
Sponsors who signed up this early for JSK Auto Fun Run 11 include Pista Lubes performance-driven motor oils and lubricants; Amaron automotive batteries; Meguiar’s Philippines car care, accessories, cleaners, polishes, waxes, conditioners, and protectants; and Decal Republic automotive wrap and accessories shop. Support will be provided by NLEX Corporation, in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), under LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao.
“Expect the return of fun and camaraderie, especially among car clubs”, said Johnson Tan. “As we’ve always done, we will have awards and contests, including an ‘Early Bird’ for the early registrants, ‘Mr. & Miss JSK Auto Fun Run’, ‘Largest Club Contingent ’, and lots of games, such as our Hamburger Eating Contest for the men and Hotdog Eating Contest for the ladies, and lots of raffle prizes. Hope to see you on April 17, 2027, at JSK Auto Fun Run 11!”
For more information or sponsorship inquiries about the JSK Auto Fun Run 11, please contact Shawie Dizon at 0916 786 7722 or email Shawie_1107@yahoo.com