Rally of Guairá generates high expectations with 81 crews set to compete
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Petrobras Rally of Guairá, a round of both the National Rally Championship (CNR) and the South American FIA/Codasur Championship, is generating significant anticipation.
- The event will feature 81 crews competing in modern vehicles, with participants from Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and Uruguay.
- The rally begins Friday evening with a special night stage and concludes Sunday, with service and administrative checks taking place throughout the week.
The Petrobras Rally of Guairá is poised to ignite significant excitement as it prepares to host 81 crews this weekend, serving as a crucial round for both the National Rally Championship (CNR) and the South American FIA/Codasur Championship.
Following private test sessions and controlled recce runs of the stages, the event is drawing considerable attention not only for the high number of competitors but also for the quality of the international field. Drivers from Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and Uruguay will vie for top honors on Guairá's challenging terrain.
The rally's hub will be the Parque del Guairá in Villarrica, which houses the service park. The competition officially kicks off Friday evening at 19:30 with the first timed special stage, a night run. The event will conclude on Sunday with the final stage, PE12 Power Stage, scheduled for 12:32.
Preparations are underway, with technical, administrative, and safety verifications scheduled for Friday. The shakedown, a 4.23-kilometer official test stage near Félix Pérez Cardozo, will run from 13:00 to 17:00 on Friday, allowing teams to fine-tune their cars before the demanding stages on Saturday and Sunday.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.