# 2026 South American rally season updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-south-american-rally-season
> Updated: 2026-08-17T23:13:57.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

The 2026 South American rally season has progressed from schedule announcements to active competition across Argentina, Chile, and Peru. 

In mid-August, the 51st Gran Premio de Tierra del Fuego in Chile featured 55 vehicles navigating 309 kilometers of timed sections. Following a new six-stage format designed to improve safety, the qualifying session for the G category saw Argentine duo Lucas Garro and Marcelo Garro take the top position with a time of 02’17”,43. Other category leaders included Nicolás Senkovic in series F and Facundo Carletti in series E.

In Argentina, the Rally de Pergamino faced difficult track conditions due to recent rainfall and mud. In the Maxi Rally division, Ricardo Martinoglio and navigator Braian Ferreyra led in a VW, followed by Horacio and Belén Heiland in a Hyundai. Other category leaders included Juan Pablo Zarkovich in Class A, Lucas and Martín Pacenti in the Junior class, and Luis Sciutto in N7.

Recent results also highlight successes in other regional events. In Peru, Jimmy Chirinos and co-driver Juan Pablo Echegaray secured the UTV category title at the RallyACP 2026 after winning the final stage in Pisco on August 9. Additionally, the 51st Gran Premio de la Hermandad was won by the father-son duo Lucas and Marcelo Garro, who took first place in both the general classification and the G category driving a Honda Civic. Branko Guic and Gonzalo Cerda secured second place in the general classification.

Earlier in the season, the Rally del Jaaukanigás returned to Reconquista, while the TC Pista Mouras series at Autódromo Roberto Mouras saw Ignacio Lovich claim victory. The season also marked the return of veteran driver Gabriel “Chespi” Barbona to the Rally del Jaaukanigás.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Regional motorsport victories for Chirinos and the Garro duo

Jimmy Chirinos secured the UTV title at RallyACP 2026 in Pisco, while Lucas and Marcelo Garro won the 51st Gran Premio de la Hermandad in Argentina.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-motorsport-victories-for-chirinos-and-the-garro-duo

### 2026-08-15: Regional rally competitions progress in Argentina and Chile

Argentine and Chilean rally drivers lead regional competitions, with Lucas Garro topping qualifying for the Gran Premio de Tierra del Fuego and Ricardo Martinoglio leading the Rally de Pergamino.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-rally-competitions-progress-in-argentina-and-chile

### 2026-07-27: Argentine Motorsports Weekend: Quintana’s Engine Failure and Barbona’s Rally Return

In La Plata, Quintana’s engine failure cost him a podium as Ignacio Lovich won the TC Pista Mouras race, while Gabriel “Chespi” Barbona prepares to return to the Rally del Jaaukanigás after a decade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-motorsports-weekend-quintanas-engine-failure-and-barbonas-rally-return

### 2026-07-26: Tierra del Fuego Grand Prix and Reconquista Rally Schedules Confirmed

The 51st Gran Premio de Tierra del Fuego is set for Aug 14‑16 with six timed stages and reduced entries, while Argentina’s Rally del Jaaukanigás returns to Reconquista from July 31‑Aug 2, featuring 130 km of竞争.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tierra-del-fuego-grand-prix-and-reconquista-rally-schedules-confirmed

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Cite as: 2026 South American rally season updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-south-american-rally-season