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Touring car racing
Touring car racing is a general term for a number of distinct auto racing competitions in heavily-modified street cars. It is notably popular in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Scandinavia and Britain.-Characteristics of a touring car:...
auto racing
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
series held in Brazil, its first season was in 1979, it's considered the major Brazilian motorsports series. The series consists in 3 competitions, the main Stock Car V8 (called Copa Caixa Stock Car) the Copa Chevrolet Montana
Copa Chevrolet Montana
Copa Chevrolet Montana is a one-make racing series by Chevrolet based in Brazil, which uses the Chevrolet Montana model. The first season is in 2010, having replaced the previous Copa Vicar formerly known as Stock Car Light which had run since 1993...
and Mini Challenge Brasil.
1970s
It was created in 1977 to be an alternative to the former Division 1 (D1), which ran under the brands Chevrolet OpalaChevrolet Opala
The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and...
and Ford Maverick
Ford Maverick
The Ford Motor Company has marketed the following models using the Ford Maverick nameplate:* The Ford Maverick , a sport-styled compact car sold in North America and Brazil during the 1970s....
. This occurred because the D1 was losing the interest of the public and sponsors for becoming a single-brand category because of the superiority of the Chevrolet models. For that not to happen, General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
created a new category, which unites performance and sophistication. The name was a stroke of genius: in addition to emulating the name of the famous American category NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
, diverted attention from what was a single brand, a fact which was proved in practice this year alone.
is first race was held on April 22, 1979, in Tarumã
Tarumã
Tarumã is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2009 was 13.386 and the area is 304.24 km². The elevation is 509 m.*IDH = 0,775*IPB = R$ 167.054*IPB per Capita = R$ 14.558,00...
in Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
Creating the category was the best response to an aspiration of a community with a passion for race cars, a category of tourism that united by the standards of the time, performance and sophistication.
The regulation was designed to limit costs, for balance, without compromising performance worthy of international competitions. The first trial included the presence of 19 cars, all of the model Opal six-cylinder engine with 4-100cm3. The pole position was the debut of the Carioca José Carlos Palhares, the devil. He made the time to 1min 23sec 00. The race was won by Affonso Giaffone.
1980s
Copersucar
Copersucar S.A. is the biggest Brazilian sugar and ethanol company and one of the most important exporters worldwide. In its 50 years of activities, the company reached the number of 34 operating mills in the states of São Paulo, Paraná and Minas Gerais...
. Ingo Hoffmann
Ingo Hoffmann
Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:...
, twelve times the Stock champion, came to dominate the category in the late eighties, when he won the titles from 1989 to 1995.
This season was a great number of exceedances, duels and party full of emotion. Over the years have been hundreds of races in Brazil by the racetracks. In 1982 two events were held at the Autodromo do Estoril, Portugal.
In 1987 occurred the first major change in the Stock Car. With the change in GM's support organization, has adopted a fairing, designed and built by coachbuilder bus Caio, who was placed on top of the chassis of the Opala. The car won in aerodynamics and performance, much like getting a prototype, but without the GM brand. Safety equipment become more sophisticated.
1990s
GM returns to invest heavily in the category in 1990, returning to organize and started to build a prototype in your plant block.Without great appeal to the public and losing ground to cheaper categories benches by other manufacturers, the category goes through further processing in 1994, when it is adopted as a vehicle adapted for Omega
Omega
Omega is the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeric system, it has a value of 800. The word literally means "great O" , as opposed to omicron, which means "little O"...
street competition. In a marketing strategy and to reduce costs, the races are now held in double rounds in Formula Chevrolet, an event called Chevrolet Challenger , whose tickets were free and distributed at car dealerships of the brand.
2000s
From 2000 The General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
leaves of organizing the competition in short, which is now held by the company Vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
, owned by former driver Carlos Col, which also manages the Formula 3. To modernize the competition and improve driver safety, the stock car starts to use a tubular chassis. The project engineer is from Argentina Edgardo Fernandez, which does something similar for the Argentina category Top Race V6
Top Race V6
-The cars:The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles currently running in the series are the Ford Mondeo, Chevrolet Vectra , Peugeot 407, Mercedes C-Class and Volkswagen Passat, all in sedan form...
, inspired by both the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
as in the U.S. DTM
DTM
In sport:* Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, a motor-racing series staged annually in Germany since 2000* Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft, a motor-racing championship staged in Germany from 1984 to 1995In computing:...
German. The chassis, made in JL, former pilot of the company Zeca Giaffone, you can receive the fairing of any sedan car.
Since 2003 is no longer used in the category 6-cylinder engine Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
, used with modifications since the beginning of Stock Car in 1979, being replaced by V8 Chevrolet 350 imported from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
by JL, similar to that used in Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
, the second category of NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
, equal and limited to 450 HP. Thus, the automaker GM is now sponsoring the category, providing the fairing of the sedan Vectra, making room for other manufacturers could enter the category with low investment.
The season of 2005 also joined the history of Stock Car. In addition to the category have become multi - the first time the Mitsubishi Lancer
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,...
ran alongside the Chevrolet Astra, on October 30th of 40 cars Stock Car V8 engine performed an unprecedented race outside of Brazil worth points for the championship. It was a round to the side of TC 2000
TC 2000
The TC 2000 Championship is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979. It's considered the most advanced racing car series in South America and one of the top 10 touring car series in the world.-Rules:...
, the main category of Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
and in July had run in Curitiba
Curitiba
Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraná. It is the largest city with the biggest economy of both Paraná and southern Brazil. The population of Curitiba numbers approximately 1.75 million people and the latest GDP figures for the city surpass US$61 billion according to...
(Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba
Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba
Autódromo Internacional de Curitiba is a motorsports circuit located in Pinhais, Brazil. It has been host to the World Touring Car Championship, TC2000, Fórmula Truck and Stock Car Brasil racing.-The circuit:Fabrizio Giovanardi of JAS Motorsport suggested the circuit is bumpy...
). The Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez received an audience of 70,000 people. Giuliano Losacco was the winner with Mateus Greipel second and Luciano Burti
Luciano Burti
Luciano Pucci Burti is a Brazilian racing driver who briefly raced in Formula One.-Career:His early career saw him graduate through the usual channels and he found himself in British Formula 3 driving for the crack Stewart Racing team...
third.
The year 2006 had more news. In addition to the race had been held in Argentina in the calendar, the Stock Car V8 received the third mark. The Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
Bora became the fairing of ten cars in the main category of motor racing from Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
. The teams have been released for the use of the use of telemetry, which allows greater control of the teams on the handling of the car.
For 2007 the competition with the participation of the fourth assembly, the Peugeot
Peugeot
Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
, which uses the fairing of the 307 Sedan
Peugeot 307
The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. It was awarded the European Car of the Year title for 2002, and continues to be offered in China and certain South American markets through 2009 despite the French launch of the 308 in September...
initially in eight cars and then in ten. The goal is that the category has 10 cars each of the four brands.
In 2008, the Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
announced his departure from the category and number of cars on the grid fell from 38 to 34. Already in 2009, was the Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
The Mitsubishi Group , Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company that consists of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi brand, trademark and legacy...
who left the class and the cars had to change so they become similar to the German DTM and the number of cars fell again, from 34 to 32. Thus, the category was left with only two automakers: Chevrolet Vectra and Peugeot 307
Peugeot 307
The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. It was awarded the European Car of the Year title for 2002, and continues to be offered in China and certain South American markets through 2009 despite the French launch of the 308 in September...
.
2010s
For 2010, Stock Car will have ethanol as fuel, the cars are also using electronic injection, the category gets more a street circuit and racing came to be transmitted to the outside the category recounted with 34 cars.On March 10, 2010 announced the merger of the Stock Car Light and Pick-Up Racing, creating the Copa Chevrolet Montana
Copa Chevrolet Montana
Copa Chevrolet Montana is a one-make racing series by Chevrolet based in Brazil, which uses the Chevrolet Montana model. The first season is in 2010, having replaced the previous Copa Vicar formerly known as Stock Car Light which had run since 1993...
, a new division of access to the main category.. was also created the category Mini Challenge in lieu of Stock Jr.
In 2011 the body changed its automaker Peugeot 307
Peugeot 307
The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. It was awarded the European Car of the Year title for 2002, and continues to be offered in China and certain South American markets through 2009 despite the French launch of the 308 in September...
sedan for a body of 408, 408 are 14 bubbles which are now part of the stock car.
Stock Car V8
The main competition since the creation of Stock Car Brasil in 1979, named Copa CaixaCaixa Econômica Federal
Caixa Econômica Federal , also referred to as Caixa or CEF, is a Brazilian bank. It is the largest government-owned financial institution in Latin America. It is the largest bank in Brazil and in Latin America by assets....
Stock Car, uses 480 HP cars.
Copa Chevrolet Montana
The second-highest level, created in 2010, uses Chevrolet Montana cars, having replaced the previous Copa Vicar (formerly called Stock Car Light).Categories extinct
- Stock Car Light (1993-2007 ) / Copa Vicar (2008-2009)
- Pick-Up Racing (2001-2009 )
- Stock Jr. (2006-2009 )
Cars
- Chevrolet OpalaChevrolet OpalaThe Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and...
– 1979–1986 - Chevrolet Caio/Hidroplas – 1987–1989
- Chevrolet Opala Prototype – 1990–1993
- Chevrolet OmegaChevrolet OmegaBased on the Opel Omega A, the Chevrolet Omega A debuted in Brazil in 1992 with a choice of two engines — a 2.0 L four-cylinder and 3.0 L six-cylinder . From 1995, the engines were upgraded to a 2.2 L four and a 4.1 L six respectively...
– 1994–1999 - Chevrolet Vectra – 2000–2003
- Chevrolet Astra – 2004–2008
- Chevrolet Vectra – 2009–present
- Mitsubishi LancerMitsubishi LancerThe Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,...
– 2005–2008 - Volkswagen Bora – 2006–2007
- Peugeot 307Peugeot 307The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. It was awarded the European Car of the Year title for 2002, and continues to be offered in China and certain South American markets through 2009 despite the French launch of the 308 in September...
– 2007–2010 - Peugeot 408Peugeot 408The Peugeot 408 is a compact executive sedan produced by Peugeot. It was unveiled on January 25, 2010, at the Beijing Auto Show and began sale in China on April 8, 2010....
–present
Race
| Race | |||||||||||||||
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| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th |
| Points | 25 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Super Final
The championship pointing system is similar to the one used in NASCARNASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
, at the end of the season, similar to the Chase for the Cup, the best 10 drivers are qualified to the "Super Final" in the 4 final races.
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | +225 points | +220 points | +216 points | +214 points | +212 points | +210 points | +209 points | +208 points | +207 points | +206 points |
Speed records
Below maximum speed records obtained with cars Stock Car Brazil, outside the race.| Year | Driver | Car | Local | Speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1991 | Fábio Sotto Mayor | Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
Rodovia Rio-Santos | 303 km/h | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Cacá Bueno Cacá Bueno Carlos Eduardo Santos Galvão Bueno Filho, better known as Cacá Bueno , is a Brazilian racing driver... |
JL-G09 | Bonneville Salt Flats | 345 km/h | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable drivers
- Affonso Giaffone Filho (1979–1980s) – The winner of the first race in 1979, and the champion of the 1981 season. The father of Affonso GiaffoneAffonso GiaffoneAffonso Giaffone , is a former driver in the Indy Racing League. His family has closed relation with auto racing; he is a cousin of Felipe Giaffone, an ex-IRL driver, and a cousin-in-law of Rubens Barrichello...
, a former IndyCar SeriesIndyCar SeriesThe IZOD IndyCar Series is the premier level of American open wheel racing. The current championship, founded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George, began in 1996 as a competitor to CART known as the Indy Racing League . Citing CART's increasing reliance on expensive machinery and...
driver. - Paulo Gomes (1979–2003) – The winner of the first season in 1979, also 4 time champion.
- Ingo HoffmannIngo HoffmannIngo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:...
(1979–2008) – 12 times champion (1980, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2002) and most winner of the series. He entered from the first race of the series in 1979, and competed for 30 years until 2008. - Cacá BuenoCacá BuenoCarlos Eduardo Santos Galvão Bueno Filho, better known as Cacá Bueno , is a Brazilian racing driver...
(2002 – ) – Champion: 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2011. Runner-up: 2003, 2004 and 2005. He is one of the sons of the sports commentator Galvão BuenoGalvão BuenoCarlos Eduardo dos Santos Galvão Bueno, known as Galvão Bueno , is a Brazilian on-air personality and nationwide play-by-play announcer for Rede Globo, where he hosts Formula One races, Brazil national football team matches, key Brazilian football championship matches and top sporting...
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Former Formula One drivers
Currently in the series- Luciano BurtiLuciano BurtiLuciano Pucci Burti is a Brazilian racing driver who briefly raced in Formula One.-Career:His early career saw him graduate through the usual channels and he found himself in British Formula 3 driving for the crack Stewart Racing team...
(2005 – ) - Ricardo ZontaRicardo ZontaRicardo Luiz Zonta is a Brazilian racing driver.-Early career:Born in Curitiba, Brazil, Zonta began karting in 1987, winning his first race shortly thereafter. The following year, he was runner-up for the Curitiba Karting Championship, and in 1991, he won the title...
(2007 – ) - Antônio PizzoniaAntônio PizzoniaAntônio Reginaldo Pizzonia Júnior is a Brazilian racing driver who has raced in Formula One and the Champ Car World Series.He is nicknamed "Jungle Boy", a reference to his native Amazonas...
(2007 – )
Formerly in the series
- Ingo HoffmannIngo HoffmannIngo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:...
(1979–2008) - Raul BoeselRaul BoeselRaul de Mesquita Boesel is a former racing driver who raced for the March and Ligier Formula One teams and later raced in Champ Car and the Indy Racing League.He won the 1987 World Sportscar Championship and the 1988 24 Hours of Daytona...
(1979, 2003–2005) - Chico SerraChico SerraFrancisco "Chico" Serra is a racing driver from Brazil. He won the 1979 British Formula Three Championship. He participated in 33 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix for Fittipaldi and Arrows, debuting on 15 March 1981. He scored one championship point, for finishing sixth in the 1982...
(1980s – 2007-2009) - Tarso MarquesTarso MarquesTarso Anibal Santanna Marques is a racing driver from Brazil. He participated in 24 Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on March 31, 1996...
(2005-2010) - Alex Ribeiro (1980s)
- Wilson FittipaldiWilson Fittipaldi JúniorWilson Fittipaldi Júnior is a Brazilian former racing driver and Formula One team owner. He participated in 38 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on May 1, 1972, scoring a total of three championship points. He ran the Fittipaldi Formula One team between 1974 and 1982...
(1980s – early 1990s) - Christian FittipaldiChristian FittipaldiChristian Fittipaldi is a Brazilian racing driver who has competed in various forms of motorsport including Formula One, Champ Car and NASCAR...
(2005–2007 / 2010) - Enrique BernoldiEnrique BernoldiEnrique Antônio Langue e Silvério de Bernoldi is a Brazilian racing driver who raced for the Arrows Formula One team...
(2007 / 2009)
Champions
| Season | Driver Champion | Car | Team |
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| 1979 |  Paulo Gomes |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1980 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1981 | Affonso Giaffone |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1982 |  Alencar Jr. |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1983 | Paulo Gomes |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1984 | Paulo Gomes |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1985 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1986 | Marcos Garcia |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1987 | Zeca Giaffone |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1988 | Fábio Sotto Mayor |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1989 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1990 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1991 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... /  Ângelo Giombelli |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1992 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... / Ângelo Giombelli |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1993 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... / Ângelo Giombelli |
Chevrolet Opala Chevrolet Opala The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by General Motors do Brasil from 1969 to 1992. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord and Commodore, but used GM USA sourced engines, two four-cylinder engines: the Chevrolet 153 4-cylinder from Chevy II/Nova which later got a new crankshaft and... |
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| 1994 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Omega Chevrolet Omega Based on the Opel Omega A, the Chevrolet Omega A debuted in Brazil in 1992 with a choice of two engines — a 2.0 L four-cylinder and 3.0 L six-cylinder . From 1995, the engines were upgraded to a 2.2 L four and a 4.1 L six respectively... |
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| 1995 | Paulo Gomes |
Chevrolet Omega Chevrolet Omega Based on the Opel Omega A, the Chevrolet Omega A debuted in Brazil in 1992 with a choice of two engines — a 2.0 L four-cylinder and 3.0 L six-cylinder . From 1995, the engines were upgraded to a 2.2 L four and a 4.1 L six respectively... |
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| 1996 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Omega Chevrolet Omega Based on the Opel Omega A, the Chevrolet Omega A debuted in Brazil in 1992 with a choice of two engines — a 2.0 L four-cylinder and 3.0 L six-cylinder . From 1995, the engines were upgraded to a 2.2 L four and a 4.1 L six respectively... |
Action Power |
| 1997 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Omega Chevrolet Omega Based on the Opel Omega A, the Chevrolet Omega A debuted in Brazil in 1992 with a choice of two engines — a 2.0 L four-cylinder and 3.0 L six-cylinder . From 1995, the engines were upgraded to a 2.2 L four and a 4.1 L six respectively... |
Action Power |
| 1998 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Omega Chevrolet Omega Based on the Opel Omega A, the Chevrolet Omega A debuted in Brazil in 1992 with a choice of two engines — a 2.0 L four-cylinder and 3.0 L six-cylinder . From 1995, the engines were upgraded to a 2.2 L four and a 4.1 L six respectively... |
Action Power |
| 1999 | Chico Serra Chico Serra Francisco "Chico" Serra is a racing driver from Brazil. He won the 1979 British Formula Three Championship. He participated in 33 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix for Fittipaldi and Arrows, debuting on 15 March 1981. He scored one championship point, for finishing sixth in the 1982... |
Chevrolet Vectra | WB Motorsports |
| 2000 | Chico Serra Chico Serra Francisco "Chico" Serra is a racing driver from Brazil. He won the 1979 British Formula Three Championship. He participated in 33 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix for Fittipaldi and Arrows, debuting on 15 March 1981. He scored one championship point, for finishing sixth in the 1982... |
Chevrolet Vectra | WB Motorsports |
| 2001 | Chico Serra Chico Serra Francisco "Chico" Serra is a racing driver from Brazil. He won the 1979 British Formula Three Championship. He participated in 33 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix for Fittipaldi and Arrows, debuting on 15 March 1981. He scored one championship point, for finishing sixth in the 1982... |
Chevrolet Vectra | WB Motorsports |
| 2002 | Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann Ingo Hoffmann , is a former racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on January 25, 1976. He scored no championship points.-Formula One years:... |
Chevrolet Vectra | JF Racing |
| 2003 | David Muffato |
Chevrolet Vectra | Boettger Competições |
| 2004 | Giuliano Losacco |
Chevrolet Astra | RC Competições |
| 2005 | Giuliano Losacco |
Chevrolet Astra | A.Mattheis Motorsport |
| 2006 |  Cacá BuenoCacá Bueno Carlos Eduardo Santos Galvão Bueno Filho, better known as Cacá Bueno , is a Brazilian racing driver... |
Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,... |
Eurofarma RC |
| 2007 | Cacá Bueno Cacá Bueno Carlos Eduardo Santos Galvão Bueno Filho, better known as Cacá Bueno , is a Brazilian racing driver... |
Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times,... |
Eurofarma RC |
| 2008 | Ricardo Maurício Ricardo Maurício Ricardo Maurício is a Brazilian racing driver. He currently drives in the Stock Car Brasil series, which he won in 2008... |
Peugeot 307 Peugeot 307 The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. It was awarded the European Car of the Year title for 2002, and continues to be offered in China and certain South American markets through 2009 despite the French launch of the 308 in September... |
WA Mattheis |
| 2009 | Cacá Bueno Cacá Bueno Carlos Eduardo Santos Galvão Bueno Filho, better known as Cacá Bueno , is a Brazilian racing driver... |
Peugeot 307 Peugeot 307 The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. It was awarded the European Car of the Year title for 2002, and continues to be offered in China and certain South American markets through 2009 despite the French launch of the 308 in September... |
Red Bull Racing |
| 2010 2010 Stock Car Brasil season The 2010 Copa Caixa Stock Car season was the 32nd Stock Car Brasil season. It began on March 28 at Interlagos and ended on December 5 at Curitiba after twelve rounds.For this season, Chevrolet Vectra and Peugeot 306 are still in the category... |
Max Wilson Max Wilson Max Wilson, , is a racing driver of Brazilian parentage.He started his motor racing career in 1985 in go-karts... |
Chevrolet Vectra | Eurofarma RC |
| 2011 2011 Stock Car Brasil season The 2011 Copa Caixa Stock Car season will be the 33rd Stock Car Brasil season. It will begin on March 20 at the Curitiba and end on November 6 at the Velopark, after twelve rounds.... |
Cacá Bueno Cacá Bueno Carlos Eduardo Santos Galvão Bueno Filho, better known as Cacá Bueno , is a Brazilian racing driver... |
Peugeot 408 Peugeot 408 The Peugeot 408 is a compact executive sedan produced by Peugeot. It was unveiled on January 25, 2010, at the Beijing Auto Show and began sale in China on April 8, 2010.... |
Red Bull Racing |
Circuits
Races are held most in road courses, in 2009 for the first time a race was held in a street circuitStreet circuit
A street circuit is a racing circuit composed by temporarily closed-off public roads of a city, town or village, used in motor races. Facilities such as the paddock, pit boxes, fences and grandstands are usually placed temporarily and removed soon after the race is over but in modern times the...
in Salvador
Salvador, Bahia
Salvador is the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its easygoing population and countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first...
. The circuits for the 2010 season are:
- Autódromo José Carlos PaceAutódromo José Carlos PaceAutódromo José Carlos Pace, also known by its former name Interlagos, is a motor racing circuit located in the city of São Paulo, and named after Carlos Pace, a Brazilian Formula One driver, who had died prior to its naming...
(Interlagos), São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, SPSão Paulo (state)São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil... - Autódromo Internacional de CuritibaAutódromo Internacional de CuritibaAutódromo Internacional de Curitiba is a motorsports circuit located in Pinhais, Brazil. It has been host to the World Touring Car Championship, TC2000, Fórmula Truck and Stock Car Brasil racing.-The circuit:Fabrizio Giovanardi of JAS Motorsport suggested the circuit is bumpy...
, PinhaisPinhaisPinhais is a city and municipality in Paraná state in Brazil. As of 2005 the city had 118,000 inhabitants and the municipality in total 120,000. It was desmembrated from the municipality of Piraquara in 1992 and is part of the metropolitan region of Curitiba. In its territory lies the Autódromo...
, PRParaná (state)Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,... - VeloparkVelopark (Brazil)The Velopark is a motorsport centre opened in 2010, located in the city of Nova Santa Rita, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was designed to receive the greatest amount of possible arrangements, like kart, dragsters, formulae and touring racing....
, Nova Santa RitaNova Santa Rita-See also:*List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul...
, RSRio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine... - Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetAutódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetThe Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet , also known as Jacarepaguá, after the neighbourhood in which it was located, is a race course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil which hosted the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix 10 times.-History:The circuit was built in 1978 on reclaimed marshland, thus the...
(Jacarepaguá), Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, RJRio de Janeiro (state)Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast... - Ribeirão Preto Street Circuit, Ribeirão PretoRibeirão PretoRibeirão Preto is a municipality and city in the Northeastern region of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is nicknamed Brazilian California, because of a combination of an economy based on agrobusiness plus high technology, wealth and sunny weather all year long. With 605,114 inhabitants,...
, SPSão Paulo (state)São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil... - Salvador Street Circuit, SalvadorSalvador, BahiaSalvador is the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its easygoing population and countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first...
, BABahiaBahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size... - Autódromo Internacional Orlando MouraAutódromo Internacional Orlando MouraAutódromo Internacional Orlando Moura is a motorsports circuit located in Campo Grande, Brazil.-External links:**...
, Campo GrandeCampo Grande-Climate:Campo Grande has a highland tropical climate, semi-humid, hot, and notably seasonal, with a dry winter season from May through September or October. Under the Koppen climate classification Campo Grande features a tropical wet and dry climate, albeit a noticeably cooler version of the...
, MSMato Grosso do SulMato Grosso do Sul is one of the states of Brazil.Neighboring Brazilian states are Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Paraná. It also borders the countries of Paraguay and Bolivia to the west. The economy of the state is largely based on agriculture and cattle-raising... - Autódromo Internacional Ayrton SennaAutódromo Internacional Ayrton SennaAutódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna may refer to one of the following race tracks in Brazil:* Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Caruaru* Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiânia...
, LondrinaLondrinaLondrina is a city located in the northern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil, and is 369 km away from the capital, Curitiba. Londrina was originally founded by British settlers. The city exerts great influence on Paraná and Brazil's south region...
, PRParaná (state)Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,... - Autódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do SulAutódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do SulAutódromo Internacional de Santa Cruz do Sul is a motorsports circuit located in Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. It has been host to the Formula Three Sudamericana, Fórmula Truck and Stock Car Brasil racing.- External links :*...
, Santa Cruz do SulSanta Cruz do SulSanta Cruz do Sul is a city in central Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The city has approximately 130,000 inhabitants and sits about 150 km from the capital city of the state, Porto Alegre...
, RSRio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine... - Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetAutódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (Brasília)Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is a race course in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. With 5.476 km of length, the name of the circuit was originally Autódromo de Brasília at the establishment in 1974, but later changed to the current name...
, BrasíliaBrasíliaBrasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
, DFBrazilian Federal DistrictThe Federal District is set apart for Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Located in a region called Planalto Central, or Central Plateau, the Federal District is divided in 29 administrative regions. Brasilia - place where the three branches of the Federal Government are located - is the main...
Former circuits in the Stock Car Brasil championship include:
- Autódromo Internacional de TarumãAutódromo Internacional de TarumãAutódromo Internacional de Tarumã is a motorsports circuit located in Viamão, Brazil. It has hosted events in the Formula Renault series.-External links:**...
, ViamãoViamãoViamão is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. In size it is the largest municipality in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre and the seventh most populous in the state.The origin of the name Viamão is controversial...
, RSRio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
(last race: 2009) - Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetAutódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetThe Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet , also known as Jacarepaguá, after the neighbourhood in which it was located, is a race course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil which hosted the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix 10 times.-History:The circuit was built in 1978 on reclaimed marshland, thus the...
(Jacarepaguá), Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, RJRio de Janeiro (state)Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
(full course. last race: 2005) - Autódromo Internacional de GuaporéAutódromo Internacional de GuaporéAutódromo Internacional de Guaporé is a motorsports circuit in Guaporé, a small city in southern Brazil. It is one of the oldest race tracks in the country and traditionally hosts events such as a yearly race in the Brazilian Fórmula Truck Championship, as well as several legs of the various local...
, GuaporéGuaporéGuaporé may refer to:*Guaporé River in Brazil/Bolivia*Guaporé, Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil*The former name of Rondônia...
, RSRio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
(last race: 2002) - Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna (Goiânia)Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna (Goiânia)Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna is a motorsports circuit located in Goiânia, Brazil. From 1987 to 1989, it hosted the Brazilian motorcycle Grand Prix in MotoGP.-External links:*...
, GoiâniaGoiânia-Climate:The city has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average temperature of . There's a wet season, from October to April, and a dry one, from May to September. Annual rainfall is around 1,520 mm....
, GOGoiásGoiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. The name Goiás comes from the name of an indigenous community...
(last race: 2001) - Autódromo Internacional de CascavelAutódromo Internacional de CascavelThe Autódromo Internacional de Cascavel is an automobile racing complex located on the shores of Highway BR-277 in the city of Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil...
, CascavelCascavelCascavel is a city and municipality in western Paraná state, Brazil. The population is 296.975 inhabitants.The city is on a plateau 781 meters above sea level...
, PRParaná (state)Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...
(last race: 1992) - Autódromo José Carlos PaceAutódromo José Carlos PaceAutódromo José Carlos Pace, also known by its former name Interlagos, is a motor racing circuit located in the city of São Paulo, and named after Carlos Pace, a Brazilian Formula One driver, who had died prior to its naming...
(Interlagos), São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, SPSão Paulo (state)São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
(old 8 km track. last race: 1989) - Autódromo Internacional Virgílio Távora, FortalezaFortalezaFortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.5 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of and one of the highest demographic densities in the country...
, CECearáCeará is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is currently the 8th largest Brazilian State by population and the 17th by area. It is also one of the main touristic destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the city of...
(last race: 1979)
Fatal accidents
There have been five fatal accidents:- In 1985, Zeca Greguricinski, died at InterlagosAutódromo José Carlos PaceAutódromo José Carlos Pace, also known by its former name Interlagos, is a motor racing circuit located in the city of São Paulo, and named after Carlos Pace, a Brazilian Formula One driver, who had died prior to its naming...
. He was burnt to death. - In June 2001, Laércio Justino, died at Nelson Piquet Circuit of BrasíliaAutódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (Brasília)Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is a race course in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. With 5.476 km of length, the name of the circuit was originally Autódromo de Brasília at the establishment in 1974, but later changed to the current name...
after lost control of the car and crashed at the pit lane entrance. - In September 2003, Raphael Lima Pereira, a 19 year-old photographer, was hit by Gualter SallesGualter SallesGualter Salles , is an open wheel racecar driver. He raced in the 1997-2000 and 2003 CART seasons, with 49 career starts. His best finish came in his last race, the Lexmark Indy 300 at Surfers Paradise in Australia, where he finished 6th. Salles also raced one competition in the Indy Racing...
at Campo Grande circuit and died. He was near the safety area at the accident. - On 9 December 2007, Rafael SperaficoRafael SperaficoRafael Sperafico was a Brazilian racing driver. He was the cousin of fellow racing drivers Ricardo and Rodrigo, and also related to Alexandre...
, of the SperaficoSperaficoSperafico is the surname of a family of Brazilian racing drivers. Ten members of the family have competed in racing series both worldwide and in Brazil....
racing family, died during the final race of the Stock Car Light 2007 season at Interlagos. His cousins RodrigoRodrigo SperaficoRodrigo Sperafico is a Brazilian racing driver. He currently drives in the Stock Car Brasil series. He belongs to the Sperafico family of racing drivers, which includes twin brother Ricardo , along with cousins Alexandre and the late Rafael.-Formula Ford:Sperafico raced in the British Formula...
and Ricardo SperaficoRicardo SperaficoRicardo Sperafico is a Brazilian racing driver.-Career:He resides in a family of racers, twin brother of Rodrigo, and with two cousins, Alexandre and the late Rafael. He began his career in Europe and won the Italian Formula 3000 series in 2000, before moving to International F3000 competition...
race in the top-level series. It was the first fatal accident in the Stock Car Light series. - On April 3, 2011, Gustavo Sondermann, competing in a Copa Chevrolet Montana race, was killed at Interlagos in an accident almost identical to that of Sperafico, four years earlier.
External links
- Stock Car Brasil official website in Portuguese