In the first race of the NASCAR Mexico playoffs, Xavi Razo, from Prime Sports- Marketing & Advertising- JV Motorsports, took the victory at the Querétaro racetrack. This win secures his spot in the next phase, which will take place in Puebla on October 13.
The competition at the Ecocentro was dynamic, with several changes in the lead. Irwin Vences started strong, but an error sent him to the back of the pack. Other competitors, like Alex de Alba Jr., also fought to stay at the front. Several yellow flags and a red flag were caused by Regina Sirvent’s engine failure, which left oil on the track.
Razo commented on the great work by his team and how they took advantage of the restarts to gain an edge. Now, they are focusing on the next race in Puebla, where he hopes to continue performing well.
Abraham Calderón and Max Gutiérrez finish in the top positions
Abraham Calderón finished in second place. He explained that his team asked him not to take unnecessary risks to secure a good position in the playoffs. Calderón is now focused on Puebla, a track he knows well.
Max Gutiérrez finished in third place. He said it was a very demanding race, but his team did an excellent job to keep him competitive.
Drivers qualified for the next round of playoffs
Xavi Razo, Abraham Calderón, Max Gutiérrez, Alex de Alba Jr., Julio Rejón, Rubén García Jr., and Irwin Vences are the drivers who have secured their spot in the next phase of the playoffs. Andrés Pérez de Lara, Rogelio López, and Santiago Tovar were eliminated.
Eloy Sebastián wins in the Challenge category
In the Challenge category, Eloy Sebastián crossed the finish line in first place. Behind him were Marco Marín and Jorge de la Parra. Sebastián highlighted his team's hard work throughout the season and mentioned that this result is the product of that effort.
Marín, who finished second, mentioned that he is having one of his best seasons and hopes to continue achieving good results. De la Parra, although he did not win, valued his third place as key to staying in the fight for the championship.
The drivers still in contention in the Challenge category are Eloy Sebastián, Marco Marín, Jorge de la Parra, Andrik Dimayuga, Giancarlo Vecchi, Víctor Barrales Jr., and Eliud Treviño. Regina Sirvent, Santos Zanella Sr., and Santos Zanella Jr. were eliminated.
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