Baja Portalegre 500 2021: Nuno Matos fully motivated for the 35th edition

Driver celebrates his 25 participations and 25 years of career
Race closes CPTT and FIA Bajas TT World Cup

Nuno Matos is back in action next weekend, October 28th-30th, with the queen event of the national cross-country and the last of the Portuguese TT Championship and FIA TT Bajas World Cup calendars, the Baja Portalegre 500. A very special edition for the FIAT Fullback Proto pilot, who adds to the home factor the celebration of his 25 years career and the mark of 25 participations in the mythic Alentejo's race.

"The expectation is naturally great for a participation full of symbolism. It is an event that is cherished by all, and this year it is once again attended by an audience, which is excellent news. I believe that we are all missing baja very much and that we will have an unforgettable edition, in the 35th anniversary of the race",

highlighted the 2016 national champion, Nuno Matos, who teams up with navigator Joel Lutas.

An event that marks the farewell of the FIAT Fullback Proto project, which the driver wants to close at the best level:

"We have now completed three years since we started the journey with this car. It was a demanding challenge, which had as its high point the victory in Baja do Pinhal, in 2019. We know we gave our best at all times and that is the most important thing. It is precisely with this motivation that we will face the race, which we know is difficult, but we believe we will be able to print a strong pace, have fun and achieve a good result, always being aware of the fantastic squad that figures in this edition."

The Baja Portalegre 500 starts next Friday, with a 5-kilometer prologue and a 70-kilometer Selective Sector. On Saturday, the teams will face the last two Selective Sectors, of 150 and 200 kilometers, respectively.

"You are all invited to come along and have a party together. From us, thank you very much for all the affection and support. See you in Portalegre to the sound of the FIAT Fullback Proto",

concluded Nuno Matos.

Automatic translation from the official press release
Source:www.nunomatos.com