Simões & Miguel wins Portuguese TC season opener

Round 1 of the Portuguese Electric touring car nationals took place last weekend and the stock class was dominated by Jorge Simões with his Associated TC6. Topping the time sheets in 2 heats secured the TQ spot followed closely by Bruno Castela with a Hot Bodies TCX. Going into the mains the domination continued as Jorge won the first 2 A mains to secure 1st overall, with Bruno holding second place with a victory on the 3rd A main, Mário Coelho got his hands on 3rd spot.

Stock results
1. Jorge Simões – Associated TC6/GM/Vampire
2. Bruno Castela – Hot Bodies TCX/GM/Vampire
3. Mário Coelho – Robitronic Avid/Speed Passion

In the modified class, Helder Silva showed good speed in qualifying and with fine driving got the TQ spot for the final but a terrible mistake in the last and decisive main let Hugo Miguel to take victory with Helder dropping to 3rd place overall. Rúben Francisco also benefitted, securing the 2nd place.

Modified results
1. Hugo Miguel – Xray T3’11/Speed Passion
2. Rúben Francisco – Tamiya 417/Speed Passion
3. Helder Silva – Schumacher MI4CX/LRP

Thanks to Jorge Simões for the report.