Recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest motor racing championship still active in the world, Turismo Carretera has run continuously since 1937 across Argentina's provinces. A stock car series built on production-based sedans — Ford Falcon, Chevrolet Chevy, Dodge GTX, and Torino — with qualifying on Saturday and four races on Sunday: three five-lap heats that split the field into groups, then a 25-lap final.
What to Expect
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Second date with 58 cars entered
, the series' largest field this season
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4.118-kilometer circuit opened in 2004
in capital of Río Negro province
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TC Pista support category races alongside the main series
throughout the weekend
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25-lap final covering 103 kilometers
after three five-lap heat races
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Cars reach speeds up to 245 kilometers per hour
on circuit straights
Best Way to Experience It
General admission permits unrestricted movement around the circuit perimeter to find viewing angles
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Children 11 and under enter general admission areas without charge
Good to Know
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Three-day event format running Friday through Sunday
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Qualifying session broadcast live on Canal 9 and Motorplay streaming platform
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Friday features free street demonstration on public roads in downtown Viedma
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Preferential boxes tickets available separate from general admission
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value motorsport heritage — Guinness World Records-certified oldest active racing championship since 1937, Argentina's most popular domestic series, 89th season of continuous competition showcasing national motorsport tradition.
Best fit if you enjoy structured competition — Saturday qualifying determines Sunday's three five-lap heat races splitting 58-driver field into groups, heat winners claim top three Final grid spots for 25-lap championship race.
Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere — 20,000-50,000 typical attendance at Argentina's "verdadero símbolo federal" touring series, general-public enthusiast gathering celebrating stock car racing across provincial circuits nationwide.
Not ideal if you prefer international championships — Domestic Argentine series without international driver entries or global calendar integration, Spanish-language commentary and provincial circuit setting emphasize local motorsport culture over cosmopolitan atmosphere.
