Irwin Vences' victory in Queretaro secures his ticket to the NASCAR Mexico playoffs

Irwin Vences claimed victory in the eighth round of the NASCAR Mexico Series, held at the Ecocentro oval in Querétaro. With this win, Vences not only achieved his first victory of the season but also secured his spot in the playoffs, a crucial goal at this stage of the championship.

The race, scheduled for 140 laps, was interrupted by rain, leading the organizers to end it after the 100-minute regulation time had elapsed. Vences, who led most of the event, took advantage of his position to stay ahead as the weather began to deteriorate. "The team did an excellent job, they gave me a competitive car, and I managed to keep it in the lead," Vences commented at the end of the race.

Performance of Alex de Alba and Max Gutiérrez

Second place went to Alex de Alba, from AGA Racing Team, who expressed his satisfaction with the podium finish, though with a bittersweet taste due to the race's early conclusion. "I was sure I could fight for the victory, but the conditions and timing worked against us," said De Alba.

Meanwhile, Max Gutiérrez, from Prime Sports, completed the podium in third place, earning valuable points that bring him closer to the playoffs. "Today was an important day; the points we earned put us in a good position for the rest of the season," Gutiérrez stated.

Results of the race in Aguascalientes

1. Irwin Vences - 1:32:13.840
2. Alex de Alba - 1:32:14.076
3. Max Gutiérrez - 1:32:14.349
4. Julio Rejón - 1:32:14.641
5. Germán Quiroga - 1:32:14.798
6. Jake Cosío - 1:32:14.948
7. Abraham Calderón - 1:32:15.179
8. Xavi Razo - 1:32:15.289
9. Rogelio López - 1:32:15.521
10. Santiago Tovar - 1:32:16.006

Marco Marín wins in the Challenge category

In the Challenge category, Marco Marín achieved an important victory, securing his spot in the playoffs. Marín, who finished within the top seven overall, expressed his satisfaction with the result: "Everything went as planned, and we're now in the playoffs. We're heading into the next round in Aguascalientes with confidence."

Jorge de la Parra and Eloy Sebastian completed the category podium, highlighting the high level of competition and the importance of earning points at this stage of the championship.

The top five places in the Challenge category were:

• Marco Marín - 1:32:15.155
• Jorge de la Parra - 1:32:15.534
• Eloy Sebastian - 1:32:16.459
• Andrik Dimayuga - 1:32:16.517
• Gerardo Nieto - 1:32:17.572

With the regular season coming to an end, teams are preparing for the final round at the Ovalo Aguascalientes México on September 1, where the drivers advancing to the playoffs will be determined. They aim to close the regular season with the best possible results, marking the beginning of the championship's decisive phase.