TC2000: the “heavy” Santero is out of reach of everyone in Concordia

He is his direct rival. Because I kept the uncertainty to figure out how it would work, using 60 kilograms of ballast. This is the main concern when it comes to the Concordia racetrack, where the category hasn’t accelerated in 17 years. It has been so long since he traveled the Entre Ríos asphalt that the last winner was former pilot: Guillermo Ortelli.

But here’s the Toyota Gazoo Racing. Including No. 1 of its drivers, Julián Santero, and the “weight” of being a championship leader, who starting this year the category literally embraces that trait, because the ballast system “punishes” championship pointers.

But there is no opposition. Santero won the Sprint from end to end and increased his advantage in the tournament. The Mendoza man prevailed indefinitely, and was joined by Ignacio Montenegro (Renault) second and third, Fabián Yannantuoni (Honda), who was finally given a sanction -he fell to eighth place- and left the final step. of the podium at Jorgito Barrio (Toyota).

Sprint began when Santero led the group, which was joined by Montenegro, Yannantuoni, Barrio and Milla. For her part, Pernía was confused and lost positions. While Canapino also fell to 14th place after a hit.

In the second lap, Canapino regained a position and after beating the Provens he was placed in 13th place. In turn, Llaver overtook Milla and was fifth. Moments later, the champion continued his advancement until he reached the ninth position. Leonel Pernía underwent various inconveniences, which led to his entry into the pits.

“We did a good job. I understand that we weren’t very fast on Saturday atleast, we took advantage of the fact that we started the Sprint, we won it, that’s the goal and I’m happy for that ”, Santero said. carburizing.

Sure the tournament had just ended on the third date, but everyone was staring at the overall table. “It’s bad for the opponents in the championship, it’s just beginning but as long as you get a little advantage, it’s good. Now to work for tomorrow that we have to advance from eighth place ”, added the Mendoza resident.

In any case, Santero knows that for Sunday’s finals, the panorama will be different: “It’s always important to get ahead of the race, because you don’t heat up the brakes, you get some fresh air. I understand that Montenegro will suffer a bit in chasing me. Tomorrow we have to start from the back and we will see what speed we have ”.

It was finally a success for Santero at Sprint’s TC2000 in Concordia, He was accompanied by Montenegro, Barrio, Bernardo Llaver and finished the best five Matías Millas. Behind were Vivian, Ardusso, Yannantuoni — he finished third, but was recharged for a dangerous maneuver against Pernia-Canapino and Felipe Barrios Bustos.

In the championship, Santero remains in the lead with 83 points, followed by Pernía with 61 and Llaver with 55. Activity for the TC2000 in Concordia will resume Sunday at 8:50, when full -tank testing begins.

For the final, the two Chevrolets will start early, according to the classification provisions. The champion, Agustín Canapino, will take part in the front row with his teammate Bernardo Llaver. At the back, complete with Matías Milla (Renault) and Jorge Barrio (Toyota), Leonel Pernía (Renault) and Fabián Yannantuoni (Honda), Ignacio Montenegro (Renault) and Julián Santero (Toyota) and Facundo Ardusso and Matías Cravero (both with Honda ). the first ten places.

Carburando will broadcast the activity live, from 9.30 am, on El Trece and TyC Sports, including the Formula Nacional finals (Nicolás Suárez won on Saturday), the TC2000 Series (Paraguayan Miguel García won the Sprint) and, of course , of, of TC2000.

Concord. Special for Clarin.