Facundo Chapur (Dodge) took the classification of the 10th date of the Road Tourism at the legendary Oscar and Juan Gálvez racetrack in Buenos Airesachieving his first pole position in the category.
The A&P Competición driver achieved the best time at the end of the last round of the Regular Stage, snatching first place from Augustin Canapino (Chevrolet) for just 0s070.
Augustin Martinez (Toyota NG) completed the top trio, showing great performance with the new Toyota Camry, which debuted on the track this Saturday.
With this feat, Chapur also broke the historic speed record on a racetrack.
Meanwhile, Canapino, who returned after several races of absence following his disassociation from IndyCarcame in second place.
The Arrecife native seemed to have pole position secured until Chapur surprised with a perfect lap at the last moment.
Attention was also focused on the drivers fighting to win the Regular Stage and those seeking the last 7 places to enter the Gold Cup.
The championship leader, Jose Manuel Urcera (Ford Mustang), had a difficult qualifying session, finishing 40th due to using a spare engine after the main engine broke during testing.
In the fight to lead the phase, Julian Santero (Ford Mustang) was the best positioned, finishing in 6th place and getting closer to Urcera, from whom he is only 11 points away.
Other drivers with mathematical chances, such as Diego Ciantini (Chevrolet Camaro) and Mauricio Lambiris (Ford Mustang), finished 9th and 24th respectively, while Mariano Werner (Ford Mustang) finished in 27th place.
On the other hand, the drivers seeking to secure their place in the Gold Cup also had a key day: Juan Bautista De Benedictis (Ford Mustang) was the best placed of this group by qualifying 9th, followed by Marcos Quijada (Chevrolet Camaro), who finished 12th.
Marcos Landa (Torino NG), who currently closes the group of 12, qualified in 14th position, staying in the fight.
The big news of the day, in addition to the return of Agustín Canapino, is that the special return of Guillermo Ortelli and Omar Martinez on new generation cars. The “Guri” qualified 27th and Ortelli was unable to do so due to an engine failure.
Where to watch the Turismo Carretera race live
The new Turismo Carretera date can be seen live in Argentina on television via TV Pública and Deportv. In addition, it can be followed on digital media through Flow, Directv Go and Telecentro Play; and through the Motorplay app.
TC schedule for this Sunday in Buenos Aires
1st series: 10:05 hours
2nd series: 10:30 am
3rd series: 10:55 hours
Race: 13:20 hours
Source: Ambito
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