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GT Challenge de las Américas debuts in Puebla, Mexico

The GT Challenge de las Américas made its historic debut in Mexico at the Autódromo Internacional Miguel E. Abed in Puebla, drawing a record attendance of over 25,000 spectators.

Costa Rican driver Gustavo Ortega, representing AP Racing, secured an absolute victory and took first place in the GTS category. Ortega started from the front row after qualifying narrowly behind Zachary Boodram and maintained his pace throughout the race to claim the top spot on the podium.

Mexican driver Rogelio ‘Keko’ Pérez and the Shamrock Racing team also achieved notable results. Driving the #59 Lamborghini, Pérez secured a third-place finish in the GTS category during the first heat. In the second round, he earned third place in the Master division, competing against international drivers such as Michel Jourdain Jr. and Paul Tracy.

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Autódromo Internacional Miguel E. Abed · GT Challenge de las Américas · Gustavo Ortega · Rogelio ‘Keko’ Pérez · Shamrock Racing