The Challenge Ruta 40 YPF had its official presentation in Buenos Aires. The press conference was held at the Ministry of Tourism of the Nation in the presence of authorities and participants.
The 11th edition of the Route 40 YPF Challenge, which will be held from August 26 to September 1 and will transit the terrain of La Rioja, Belén (in Catamarca) and Salta, will be valid for the new World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC), which unifies the FIA and FIM championships. To present this race, Matías Lammens, Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Nation was present; José Rosa, Secretary for Tourism of La Rioja; Roberto Brunello, Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Sport of Catamarca; Mario Peña, Ministro de Turismo y Deportes de la Provincia de Salta; Santiago Carreras, Manager of Institutional Affairs and Communication of YPF; David Eli, organizer of the Challenge Ruta 40; Carlos García Remohí, President of the CDA of the Argentine Automobile Club (ACA) and Juan Carlos Taboada, Vice-President of the Argentina Confederation of Sports Motorcycling (CAMOD).
David Eli, organizer of Ruta 40 Challenge: "Thanks to the provinces and the Ministry of Tourism for the support they give us. In the partial closure of registrations, so far, there are more than 80 pilots registered and registrations close on August 12. I think we’re going to get over 100 competitors. We expect a large presence of first-level pilots. It will be a great Challenge Ruta 40. Thank you also to YPF, who are also our internal engine."
Carlos García Remohí, CDA President of the Argentine Automobile Club (ACA): "With the Ruta 40 Challenge, we are once again in what is a World Championship in automobile and motorcycling and that fills us with pride. We have a lot of experience in Argentina, and that’s something that international authorities value very much."
Juan Carlos Taboada, Vice President of the Argentine Confederation of Motorcycle Sport (CAMOD): "This is one of the events of greatest relevance that the country has. Argentina has the most important international events, and in addition, we have champions. It will be a great Route 40 Challenge."
More info here: https://desafioruta40.ar/noticias/
Automatic translation from the original version published by Ruta 40 press office.
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