Road Tourism: The unusual reason why the beginning of the final was postponed

Road Tourism: The unusual reason why the beginning of the final was postponed

A particular episode forced to delay the beginning of the decisive race in the Neuquén Autodrome. What time begins.

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The decision of the sports commissioners of the Actc About the postponement of the third date of road tourism at the Neuquén Autodrome It was not a surprise if the image of the day dominated by the wind is observed. This meteorological phenomenon, which exceeded 80 kilometers per hourgenerated a reduced visibility by the flying earth, forced postpone the start of the race Until at least 15an hour after planned.

Road Tourism: The unusual reason why the beginning of the final was postponed

At 13:47, the organization officially reported that the competition would be initially delayed for 30 minutesalthough then extended the delay. The magnitude of the wind surprised even the pilots themselves, such as the Neuquino Lautaro of the Church, Who, despite being accustomed to the conditions of his land, admitted that he had not witnessed something similar.

Marcelo Agrelowhich will depart from the seventh position, also highlighted the exceptionality of the weather, while Facundo Ardussowith experience in extreme conditions, he suggested that prudence was the best option to avoid unnecessary risks, especially if the race had begun in those conditions, which would have forced a constant use of the security car.

During the morning series, the situation had already generated inconveniences, although with less intensity. In the first battery, Agustín Canapino, with his Chevrolet Camaroit was the fastest, standing out both for its time and for the competition with Valentín Aguirrewho tried to advance it, but was sanctioned by the commissioners. In the second series, Santiago Mangoni, also with a Camarohe won without major difficulties, maintaining his advantage until the end.

The third series was the most affected by the wind, which led to some mistakes and reduced visibility to worrying levels. However, Mauricio Lambiris, aboard his Ford Mustanghe managed to stand firm and took the victory in a day of extreme conditions.

Facing the final, the pilots Agustín Canapino and Santiago Mangoni, both with Chevrolet Camarothey will lead the grid from the front row, followed by Mauricio Lambiris and Matías Rossi, with a Ford Mustang and a Toyota Camry, respectively. The race will be transmitted by public TV.

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