The 'IV Iberian Classic Raid' prepares to enter Portugal

After the two stages through Andalusia, "we enter Portugal and see if it brings us some luck," say the participants.

October 27 2023 (13:28 WEST)
The people from Lanzarote in the 'IV Iberian Classic Raid' during their stop in Seville
The people from Lanzarote in the 'IV Iberian Classic Raid' during their stop in Seville

The Lanzarote natives Pedro Padrón and Luis Ferrer have already faced two stages of the 'IV Iberian Classic Raid' during a tour of peninsular Spain, a stage of 280 kilometers from Córdoba to Seville, with another from Seville to Huelva, with four sections timed in each stage. An "incredible" route on track with "lots of mud and fences that you have to lower, open and close again" in the passage of each vehicle and a "dozens of beautiful landscapes and unforgettable experiences." Participants highlighted the sixth stage as "spectacular", passing through the Río Tinto mines and touring mountains full of animals to finish in Huelva.

Taking stock of the race, "things have gone frankly better this Thursday despite having started somewhat frustrated on Wednesday with the results," commented Padrón. "We are doing well in meters but there are always penalties, either for being late or for speed," he highlights. captured by the organization's radar. Padrón commented that he is "little by little" adapting to the regularity program for classic and historic vehicles, and anticipates that this Friday "we enter Portugal and see if it brings us some luck." For our part, we are putting "everything we know and can," they both added.

The team faces the 'IV Iberian Classic Raid' with a Panda 4x4, a vehicle that is facing "the tracks very well" and with the change of suspension it "has been noticed that it is much better", they acknowledge.

Race 'IV Iberian Classic Raid'
The Lanzarote residents Pedro Padrón and Luis Ferrer participate in the 'IV Iberian Classic Raid' touring peninsular Spain and Portugal
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