The classic cars of one hundred points will travel from September 22 to 24, a large portion of Yucatecan peninsula. A state that offers the world the best in gastronomy, archaeology, culture, and tradition will be the stage to drive the route designed by Luis Lerdo de Tejada.
During these days, 35 participants will compete in classic cars from 1950 to 1979 and enjoy approximately 750 km. of the Mayan region. Unique Rally Clásico leaves from Mérida to Chichén Itzá, the second day goes from Chichén Itzá through Valladolid to Izamal (Hacienda Ticum), the last route will be from Hacienda Ticum to Maní and will finish in Paseo Montejo, Mérida.
Sebastián Figueroa Gasque conceived the idea two years ago and recruited the best specialists to make it happen. “I’m from Mérida, Yucatán, and my dad is from Valladolid, Yucatán, which is between Mérida and Cancún, so that’s where this idea of touring our state in classic cars comes from. We come from a family of mechanics, and we have always been passionate about the history of racing and the dedication that comes with owning one of these cars.”
“The regularity rally is not speed but precision, there will be stops in the municipalities for people to see this rolling museum… We will sleep in Chichén Itzá on September 22nd, where the equinox occurs, the equinox is when the serpent Kukulcán descends, in the sun with a shadow, which the Mayans with their grand architecture designed so that twice a year it’s seen…. The rally’s logo is a chacmol as it’s in Chichén Itzá and the base of chacmol is a road that’s part of the racing event and on the edge is zero, because the Mayans invented zero in numbering.” commented the Unique Rally Classic’s founder.
Don Julio Cuenca is one of the best restorers of classic cars in the world, he has a 50-year career in the world of motorsport and has participated in national and international events. “A 100-point car is a car that’s 100% disarmed, everything is new in the car, it takes a process of approximately 2500 to 3000 hours. There’s an important complexity in getting parts, the labor of tinsmiths, mechanics…” explained Cuenca.
Gastronomy will play an important role in the event. Roberto Solís will host Chef at gala dinner, where his creations can be tasted. During the race, five chefs will be on hand to cook dishes typical of the region and Mayan cuisine.
Rally Director Michel Jourdain Jr. highlights the importance of sharing motorsport as a family. For him, racing has been part of his family since before his birth and it will be the first time, he participates in a motorsport event with his sailor wife.
Cvstos is the sponsor brand of Unique Rally Clásico
The Swiss firm is launching a Limited Edition of ten exclusive timepieces for Mexico, valued at 30 thousand dollars. The official presentation of the watch will be during the event and one of these pieces will be the prize for rally’s winner. The design is based on the “Sprint” model, which was presented this year at Swiss fair and is named after the F1 qualifying race, this watch is totally linked to the world of motorsport.”
Cvstos -the guardian of time- is known for innovating and designing avant-garde creations. Since its beginnings in 2005, they have collaborated in racings with car brands like Pagani. They have also sponsored Le Mans races with Ferrari and now on Mexican territory with Unique Rally Clásico.
Ramon González, Brand Manager at Cvstos Mexico said: “The automotive world and Haute Horlogerie always go together. It’s a mechanical theme, a handcrafted theme and normally the fan of one is a fan of the other, that’s why for us is a pleasure to be participating in Unique Rally Clásico. I can assure everyone that there will be Unique Rally Classic for a long time.”
“It’s a perfect platform to enjoy both passions and is better to do it with friends, great gastronomy, tourism… because Mexico is amazing and it’s worth getting to know it. There are three days of competition and very good surprises, and very good moments are coming.” concluded.
More information in https://uniquerallyclasico.com/
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