# Turismo Carretera championship playoff qualification

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turismo-carretera-championship-playoff-qualification
> Updated: 2026-09-08T19:04:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Regular Stage of the Turismo Carretera championship concluded in Paraná, establishing the field of 13 drivers for the upcoming Copa de Oro. Jonatan Castellano finished the Regular Stage in the lead with 275.5 points, holding a 15-point advantage over competitors.

Several drivers, including Mariano Werner, Facundo Chapur, Otto Fritzler, and Agustín Canapino, entered the final phase with eight starting points each due to previous race victories. 

Following the conclusion of the stage, Facundo Chapur, driving for Trotta Racing, announced plans to conduct testing at the Roberto Mouras racetrack in La Plata to improve his Torino’s performance. The Copa de Oro is scheduled to begin on September 13 in San Luis, with subsequent races held in San Nicolás, Rosario, Río Cuarto, and La Plata.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Facundo Chapur qualifies for Turismo Carretera playoffs

Facundo Chapur has qualified for the Turismo Carretera Copa de Oro playoff and will conduct testing in La Plata to improve his car's performance for the championship fight.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/facundo-chapur-qualifies-for-turismo-carretera-playoffs

### 2026-08-23: Turismo Carretera confirms 13 drivers for Copa de Oro

The Turismo Carretera Regular Stage has concluded in Paraná, setting the 13-driver lineup for the Copa de Oro championship final.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turismo-carretera-confirms-13-drivers-for-copa-de-oro

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