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LATAM Challenge Series

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LATAM Challenge Series
CategoryOpen-wheel racing
CountryMexico, USA
Inaugural season2008
Folded2014
ConstructorsTatuus
Engine suppliersVolkswagen
Tire suppliersKumho
Last Drivers' championVenezuela Francisco Cerullo
Official websitelatamchallengeseries.com
Current season

LATAM Challenge Series was an open-wheel racing series based in Latin America. LATAM was the replacement for Formula Renault 2000 de America.

Venues

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In the 7 seasons, 20 venues were used, all road courses. The races were mostly held in Mexico until 2013, whereas all the races in 2014 season were held in Florida and in Texas.[1]

In 2008 and 2009 the series was a support race for the World Touring Car Championship's Race of Mexico in Puebla.

Circuit Location Races Years
Autódromo Miguel E. Abed Puebla 18 2008–2013
Autódromo del Águila Morelia 2 2008
Autódromo San Luis 400 San Luis Potosí 12 2008–2013
Autódromo del EcoCentro Querétaro 10 2008–2011, 2013
Autódromo de Zacatecas Zacatecas 4 2008, 2012
Autódromo Guadalajara Guadalajara 8 2008–2009, 2012–2013
Autódromo de la Cantera Chihuahua 6 2008–2010
Autódromo Monterrey Monterrey 10 2008–2011, 2013
Autódromo La Guácima Alajuela (Costa Rica) 4 2009
Autódromo Chiapas Tuxtla Gutiérrez 2 2010
Motorsport Ranch Cresson (USA) 6 2010, 2013–2014
MSR Houston Angleton (USA) 10 2010–2014
Circuito Centro Dinámico Pegaso Toluca 4 2011–2012
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Mexico City 6 2011–2013
Eagles Canyon Raceway Decatur (USA) 4 2011–2012
Óvalo Aguascalientes México Aguascalientes 4 2012–2013
Homestead–Miami Speedway Homestead (USA) 6 2014
Palm Beach International Raceway Palm Beach County (USA) 2 2014
Sebring International Raceway Sebring (USA) 2 2014
Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach (USA) 2 2014

Cars

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For the first two seasons, Formula Renault 2.0 cars was used. From 2010 the series uses a Formula Vee configuration, with Volkswagen engines.[2] Tatuus chassis are used.

Seasons

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Season Champion
Driver Team Chassis Engine Tires
2008 Venezuela Giancarlo Serenelli RE Racing Tatuus Renault K
2009 Costa Rica André Solano Team Costa Rica Unico Tatuus Renault K
2010 Venezuela Giancarlo Serenelli RE Racing Tatuus Renault / Volkswagen K
2011 Venezuela Giancarlo Serenelli RE Racing Tatuus Volkswagen K
2012 Venezuela Francisco Cerullo RE Racing Tatuus Volkswagen K
2013 Venezuela Francisco Cerullo
2014 Guatemala Sebastian Arriola
Succeeded by the 2015–16 NACAM Formula 4 Championship

Records

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Most wins

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Rank Driver Wins
1 Venezuela Giancarlo Serenelli 20
2 Mexico Rudy Camarillo 11
3 Costa Rica André Solano 8
Mexico Gerardo Nieto 8
5 Mexico Homero Richards 4
6 Mexico Javier Echeverria 3
Mexico Hugo Oliveras 3

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LATAM CHallenge Series - Racing Records". Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  2. ^ "LATAM Challenge Series cambia su planta de poder". Sportcar.com. March 1, 2010.