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TATIANA CALDERÓN Scores First NASCAR Brazil Points In Challenging Debut

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April 18, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • TATIANA CALDERÓN secured P11 and first NASCAR Brazil points at Santa Cruz despite qualifying 19th due to technical issues, racing alongside teammate BRUNA TOMASELLI at SG28 Pro Racing.
  • Race 1 retirement came after strong progress toward top-ten when multi-car incident forced her out while climbing through field with competitive pace and rhythm.
  • Race 2 setup changes delivered immediate improvement as Colombian fought for Challenge class podium before gearbox issue caused spin, costing valuable positions and potential silverware.
  • Colombian rookie simultaneously contests Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America while learning Brazilian circuits, targeting stronger results at Cascavel round May 3 with AVL RaceTech support.

UPCOMING:

  • NASCAR Brazil – Cascavel – May 3, 2026

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

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