This Sunday, Ariel Chino Garcé surprised with his first victory in motorsports. The former footballer hung up his boots and dedicated himself to four wheels. In tears, managed to take the victory in the Fiat Competizione that took place in Rosario.
The category is a monobrand companion to the TC 2000 in which models from the Italian brand are usually promoted. For a few years now all Fiat Cronos have been running and Several people usually participate and have the pleasure of getting into a race car.but also other experienced ones like Ernesto “Tito” Bessone,, champion of TC and TC 2000.
Besides, personalities are invited as was the case of the former River playerwhich after carrying out a test in 2018, began to participate in races.
He had already participated in other competitions and the Fiat brand called him again in the Juan Manuel Fangio Racecourse in Rosario. After the start, Chino took command and He remained at the top until the end when he had to defend first place against Hernán Maienza.
Chino Garcé achieved his first victory in motorsports: “I was afraid before leaving, like I was before a classic”
The former River player who was summoned by Diego Armando Maradona for him South Africa World Cup 2010stood out in the race and was able to take first place to take his first victory in this sport.
“Today I came re-focused, I took a chance and it turned out well. I came crying on the last lap like a man because for me it’s not nonsense. I thank the cars that respected me on the last lap,” Garcé expressed through tears, on the podium where he was escorted by Maienza himself and Christian Romero.
“Running is complex for me and I do it as a hobby. I was afraid before leaving, As it happened to me in the tunnel before a classic, that catches you, you need support and you hug with a partner. Here it’s like in boxing, you have to do everything well on your own,” said the 44-year-old former player.
El Chino was born in Tandil and had a great time in Argentine soccer. He defended the shirts of River, Colón, Olimpo, Rosario Central, Argentinos Juniors and Atlético de Rafaela. He played 371 games and scored seven goals. Furthermore, he had a stint in Morelia from Mexico.
