Centenario, Neuquén, Argentina2026-03-27 to 2026-03-29
About This Event
Certified by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest continuously active auto racing championship, run since 1937 — Turismo Carretera is Argentina's most popular motorsport series. The third round of the 2026 championship at the 4.3km Neuquén circuit, where no driver has ever won twice across 16 visits since 2010. Saturday qualifying splits the field into three five-lap heats on Sunday, with the top finishers advancing to a 25-lap final.
What to Expect
Circuit design permits clear overtaking maneuvers at the tight hairpin
Three five-lap heats on Sunday morning set the grid for the afternoon final
TC Pista support category races as the feeder series to TC
Long straight leads to heavy braking where overtaking concentrates
Good to Know
Children under 12 enter free with general admission wristband
Nearest airport is Presidente Perón International Airport, 30 minutes south
Circuit accessed via Provincial Route 7 with unsurfaced access road
Venue located in Centenario, 15 kilometers from Neuquén capital
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value motorsport heritage — 89th season of Guinness-certified world's oldest continuously active racing championship since 1937, Neuquén circuit's unique 16-visit record shows no repeat TC winners across 14 editions since 2010.
Best fit if you enjoy structured competition — four-race Sunday format (three qualifying heats split field based on Saturday qualifying, then 25-lap Final determines round winner), TC Pista support category adds depth to weekend program.
Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere — Argentina's most popular motorsport series racing purpose-built Ford Falcons, Chevrolet Chevy sedans, Dodge GTX coupes at 4.3km modern circuit opened 2009, fast opening sweeper leading to long straight ending in heavy braking zone.
Not ideal if you prefer major venue atmospheres — regional Patagonian circuit 15km from Neuquén capital draws smaller crowds than championship's major rounds like Córdoba (50,000+ attendance), regional accessibility rather than major-market scale.
