Driver Matías Rossi prevailed in the “Desafío de las Estrellas” of Road Tourism at the San Juan Villicum Circuit, for the ninth round of the championship, and gave Toyota its first victory in the category.
rossi he was left with forceful victory despite having started in thirty-sixth position, followed by his teammate Andres Jakosalso from Toyota, and Marcos Landafrom Turin.
“It is a significant victory for Argentine motorsports for what Toyota represents worldwide. For its support of motor sport and for what the TC means in Argentina”Rossi remarked after winning first place in the competition held in the San Juan territory.
Along the same lines, the winner of the Sunday session continued: “I am very happy, it was a spectacular race. I had faith because chance had benefited us. It was a dream weekend for us with Andy’s 1-2”.
The first ten positions of the race were completed by Esteban Gini (Toyota), Julián Santero (Ford), Kevin Candela (Torino), Matías Rodríguez (Torino), José Manuel Urcera (Torino), Germán Todino (Dodge) and Nicolás Cotignola (Torino).
It was the twenty-sixth victory for Rossi and the first for Toyota in its 24th participation in Turismo Carretera.
The next date of the category, which will be the tenth and last of the Regular Stage, will take place on August 19 and 20 at the Buenos Aires racetrack.
Mariano Werner (Ford) continues as leader in the standings with 256.5 points, followed by Santero with 249.5 and Mauricio Lambiris (Ford) with 229.5 points.
Source: Ambito
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