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Argentina motorsport resurgence continues

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The resurgence accelerated in June with the reopening of the Autódromo Ciudad de Rafaela after a major upgrade that added a concrete pit lane, new drainage, a leca catch‑fence and a medical facility. The venue hosted the Turismo Carretera Gran Premio “RUS Agro” on 20‑21 June, alongside events at Tandil, drawing 55 TC cars and a record‑breaking pole from Valentín Aguirre, who later won the $15 million “Carrera de los Millones” and moved into the playoff zone. Danilo Nicoloso claimed a cold‑night TC victory at Luján, while Franco Morillo secured his third TC2000 win at San Nicolás. Rosario’s upgraded circuit, featuring a fresh asphalt layer, expanded pit lane and a 250‑m concrete wall, is set for a TC round on 25 October, though observers note recent overtaking challenges at Rafaela. In late July, the San Juan Villicum circuit hosted the Turismo Carretera Desafío de las Estrellas, where Tobías Martínez secured his second career victory. The weekend saw two contained pit fires involving Norberto Fontana and Mauricio Lambiris. In the same venue, Felipe Bernasconi achieved his first TC Pista win driving a Toyota, while Agustín Canapino secured his fourth Clase 3 win of the 2026 season in Turismo Nacional. Other regional activity included the fifth round of the 2026 Rally Santafesino in Arequito and the 2026 Invernal de Midgets championship. In August, the TC2000 series returned to the Toay Autodromo in La Pampa for a double‑header intended to boost regional tourism. The event featured categories including Top Race and Fórmula Nacional, and saw a change in the qualifying format with the reinstatement of Q1 and Q2 sessions and new penalties for drivers causing red flags. Javier Merlo joined the official Honda YPF Racing team during this weekend, driving a Honda ZR‑V SUV. In Turismo Nacional, Agustín Canapino secured his fourth Clase 3 win of the 2026 season at San Juan Villicum, driving a Chevrolet Cruze to extend his lead. Other regional motorsport activity included the fifth round of the 2026 Rally Santafesino in Arequito and the inaugural day of the 2026 Invernal de Midgets championship, which saw 118 drivers competing.

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