Sandoval and Henríquez take ST3 lead in 2026 National Automobile Championship

The racing duo Roberto Sandoval and Noli Henríquez has surged to the top of the ST3 category in the Panamanian National Automobile Championship. Their victory in the fourth race of the season, held at the Autódromo Panamá, propelled them to the championship lead with a total of 94 points. Driving a powerful Acura SRX, sponsored by Lubricantes Sunoco, Sandoval and Henríquez demonstrated superior pace across the three heats.

Sandoval expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating, "Very happy with this triumph. In the end, we are in first place in the championship with 94 points. Everything will be decided in the last race." This sets the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the season, with the championship title on the line in the upcoming final event.

The ST3, or Super Turismo 3, category is a competitive class within the Panamanian championship. While the name might suggest three-cylinder engines, the regulations are more nuanced. Naturally aspirated engines can be up to 2,500 cc, while turbocharged or supercharged four-cylinder engines have specific restrictions and restrictors. Notably, engine swaps and significant internal and external modifications to the engine, suspension, brakes, and transmission are permitted in this category, allowing teams considerable scope for performance tuning.

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Very happy with this triumph. In the end, we are in first place in the championship with 94 points. Everything will be decided in the last race.