2024-04-23 15:36:13
The season of GT Challenge of the Americas 2024 started in Panama City where the Guatemalan pilot Juan Diego Hernández won the first date in the GTS category at the helm of his Lamborghini Huracán.
Below we will tell you how it was first date of the GT Challenge of the Americas where the national pilots They shone and fought until the last lap to stay with the carrera that marked the new Panama Autodrome. What a chilero!
GT Challenge 2024 in Panama: Juan Diego Hernández won the GTS category
Juan Diego recorded his name in the history book of the Central American motorsport by becoming the first winner at the Nuevo Autódromo Panamá. This milestone occurred during the exciting first date of the Central American Motorsport Championship – GT Challenge de Las Américas 2024, held on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
At the helm of an imposing Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO 2, the Guatemalan pilot He had already stood out in the previous season as one of the fastest participants in the series. His skill and ability behind the wheel were demonstrated once again on this first day of the championship.
What was the first date of the GT Challenge 2024 like?
Hernández established a new track record at the Panamanian road course with a time of 59.48 seconds and won the Pole Position the Saturday before the race. However, the real challenge came on Sunday, where after two intense rounds of competition in the GTS categorymanaged to take the victory.
Despite its domainJuan Diego did not have an easy path to victoria. In every curve, in every straight, he encountered high-caliber rivals. Among them, Gustavo Ortega stood out, driving a powerful Audi R8 GT3 EVO 2, owned by Panamanian Solly Betesh. Ortega demonstrated his skill and determination, standing up to Hernández in a battle that kept the fans in suspense. aficionados.
But the competence It was not limited to Ortega. The current one also joined the duel central american championthe Guatemalan Carlos Zaid, a veteran with seven titles under his belt, masterfully driving his Mercedes GT3 EVO 2 AMG. Zaid, known for his strategic ability and his mettle on the court, did not disappoint his followers and starred in an exciting duel with Hernández and Ortega, thus securing second place in the final classification.
“It was a carrera very difficult, with great rivals, I loved it, and especially the public, who supported us a lot regardless of whether we were from Guatemala, Costa Rica or El Salvador. “I loved the Panama racetrack, and we hope to be here next July.”Hernandez commented.
A great show on the track
The show provided by these three talented pilots made it clear that the motoring Central America is living a golden age, full of excitement and competitiveness. Juan Diego with his triumph in Panama, he not only establishes himself as the first winner on this track, but also reaffirms his position as one of the most prominent figures of the regional motorsport.
The next date of GT Challenge of the Americas 2024 will be held in May where the Guatemalan pilots they will come out again track in search of victory. What a chilero!
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