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TATIANA CALDERÓN Breaks Through With Double NASCAR Brasil Podium

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July 2, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • TATIANA CALDERÓN delivered career-best NASCAR Brasil results at Velocitta with twin Challenge class podiums (P3/P3), finishing P8 and P6 overall after SG28 finally resolved mechanical gremlins plaguing their season opener.
  • First-time Velocitta starter qualified P9 after intensive simulator prep, immediately showcasing competitive pace that had been masked by technical issues through opening rounds at São Paulo’s demanding 3.493km venue.
  • All-female SG28 squad ran Warner Bros Supergirl livery promoting female empowerment, with BRUNA TOMASELLI as teammate. Initiative perfectly timed as results validated team’s perseverance after frustrating championship start.
  • Colombian’s breakthrough follows GT Challenge Americas Panama appearance, building momentum as NASCAR Brasil resumes August 1-2. Foundation now set for stronger second-half push with reliability concerns addressed.

UPCOMING:

  • NASCAR Brasil Round 5 – August 1-2, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

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