Gran Premio Revolución, Closing of the 2024 Season at Aquiles Speedway

The Aquiles Speedway Park closed its 2024 season with the "Gran Premio Revolución", an event that featured a good turnout from both the audience and drivers. Some championships were decided in this final race, while others had already been secured. Below is a summary of what happened in each category.

V8 Novice Category: A Chaotic Start and a Contested Finish

The V8 Novice race started in a chaotic manner with an accident involving nine cars before finishing the first lap, which led to a red flag. After the second restart, Iván Armendáriz (#11) took the lead, while Edwin Terrazas (#28) began to climb positions until he reached second place. A yellow flag late in the race eliminated the gaps, leading to a final showdown between Armendáriz and Terrazas. After an exchange between them, Terrazas lost ground and dropped to third place, leaving the podium as follows:

• Iván Armendáriz (#11)
• Daniel Calzadillas (#12)
• Edwin Terrazas (#28)

Pony Experts: From Dominance to a Surprise Victory

In the Pony Experts category, Manuel Pérez Jr. (#13) started the race leading consistently, as he had done throughout the season. Aarón Salcido (#44) seemed destined to finish in second place, but mechanical issues led to his retirement. This opened the opportunity for Diego Martínez (#47), who in the last laps managed to snatch first place from Pérez Jr., while Diego Acosta (#35) completed the podium. With these results, Manuel Pérez Jr. was crowned champion of the season:

• Diego Martínez (#47)
• Manuel Pérez Jr. (#13)
• Diego Acosta (#35)

V8 Standard: Mid-Pack Battles

The V8 Standard race was also marked by an accident on the first lap, similar to what happened in V8 Novice. Christian Balderrama (#25) managed to stay firmly in the lead to win the competition, while the most intense fight was for second place. Oscar Carrasco (#555) defended the position against Xavier Guerrero (#44) and Fernando Tapia (#21), who pressured him until the very end.

• Christian Balderrama (#25)
• Oscar Carrasco (#555)
• Xavier Guerrero (#44)

Modified: Unstoppable Performance and On-Track Rivalries

In the Modified category, with nine cars participating, Aarón Córdoba (#7) was unbeatable and took the victory without any apparent challenge, thus securing the runner-up spot in the category. José Durán (#27) dropped out due to an incident that caused a yellow flag on the first lap, while the most interesting battle was between Óscar Pérez (#8X) and Humberto Pérez (#8), who finished second and third, respectively.

• Aarón Córdoba (#7)
• Óscar Pérez (#8X)
• Humberto Pérez (#8)

Open: Punctures and Retirements Decided the Championship

The Open category featured several incidents, including a tire puncture that caused the retirement of Aarón Córdoba, who was in the fight for the championship. This event handed the title to Gustavo Pérez. Gerardo Balderrama (#72B) led the race from start to finish, while Óscar Pérez and Jorge Balderrama (#97) battled for second place until another incident took Jorge out. Efraín Durán (#555) moved up to third place to complete the podium.

• Gerardo Balderrama (#72B)
• Óscar Pérez (#33)
• Efraín Durán (#555)

Pony Novice: The Most Competitive Category

The Pony Novice category was one of the most crowded of the day, with intense competition from the start. César Figueroa (#B02) led almost the entire race and managed to secure the victory without major issues. Alberto Chacón Jr. (#007) held onto second position for many laps, while Aarón Jiménez (#11) completed the podium after a constant battle.

• César Figueroa (#B02)
• Alberto Chacón Jr. (#007)
• Aarón Jiménez (#11)

Vintage: Incidents and Safety Issues

The Vintage category race was particularly accident-prone, with multiple interruptions that forced the competition to end earlier than expected. Luis García (#80) claimed victory, followed by Jonathan Sigala (#04) and Emmanuel Olazarán (#222). Near the end of the race, Brandon Figueroa (#F4) collided with Héctor González (#93), causing González's helmet to be thrown from the car. This incident is extremely concerning, as it highlights serious safety failures that should not be ignored. Fortunately, Héctor González did not suffer serious injuries and was able to get out of the car on his own, but the situation clearly exposed the deficiencies that still exist in the safety of this sport.

• Luis García (#80)
• Jonathan Sigala (#04)
• Emmanuel Olazarán (#222)

Upcoming Days: In the coming days, the final results will be officially confirmed and the championship standings for each category will be published.