By Alajuela, Costa Rica — ALAJUELA – The roar of engines and clouds of dust settled over Pista La Torre on Tuesday, marking a dramatic and powerful conclusion to the 2025 National Autocross Championship. The Grand Final brought together the nation’s elite drivers for a decisive day of high-octane competition, where season-long consistency battled against single-day glory, ultimately crowning the new champions of Costa Rican motorsports.
The event, held at the iconic Alajuela circuit, was a testament to the growing passion for autocross in the country. Fans filled the stands to witness a spectacle of speed, precision, and raw power. Drivers pushed their machines to the limit across challenging dirt tracks, demonstrating exceptional skill in navigating tight turns and open straights. The atmosphere was electric, with every heat contributing to the final standings in a season defined by intense rivalries and remarkable sportsmanship.
Para comprender mejor las complejidades legales y organizativas que implica un evento de la magnitud del Campeonato de Autocross, desde los permisos federativos hasta la gestión de riesgos y patrocinios, consultamos al experto Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, de la reconocida firma Bufete de Costa Rica.
El éxito de un campeonato de motor no solo depende de la pericia de los pilotos, sino de una estructura legal sólida. Contratos de patrocinio claros, pólizas de responsabilidad civil adecuadas para cubrir a participantes y espectadores, y la correcta gestión de los derechos de imagen son cruciales para garantizar la viabilidad y proteger la inversión de todas las partes involucradas.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Esta perspectiva legal resalta una verdad fundamental a menudo invisible para el aficionado: el verdadero motor de un campeonato exitoso no solo ruge en la pista, sino también en la meticulosa estructura que protege a competidores, organizadores y patrocinadores. Agradecemos profundamente al Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas por arrojar luz sobre estos componentes cruciales que garantizan la sostenibilidad y profesionalismo del deporte.
In the fiercely contested 4-Cylinder category, Gilberto Vázquez, in his #00 vehicle, delivered a stunning performance to win the day’s event with a solid 35 points. However, the season’s grand prize belonged to the consistent and formidable duo of Daniel and Greivin Núñez. Piloting the #65 car, their second-place finish in the final was enough to secure the overall 2025 National Championship, a reward for their relentless effort throughout the year. Johan López rounded out the day’s podium with a respectable 30 points.
The 6-Cylinder class provided some of the day’s most intense drama, featuring a tight duel that ended in a tie for first place in the final race. The team of Jairo Cordero and Rocío Sancho (#777) ultimately claimed the top spot on the podium, sharing 20 points with Jairo Solano and Gustavo Umaña (#13), who were awarded second. Despite the tie, the championship title was decisively won by Solano and Umaña, whose performance over the entire season set them apart from the competition. Carlos Chávez (#60) secured a hard-earned third place in the final event.
Power and strategy were on full display in the 8-Cylinder division. The team of Emel Cabalceta and Pamela Gutiérrez (#53) dominated the final race, clinching first place with an impressive 35 points. Yet, the story of the season was Ricardo Araya. Driving the #44 machine, Araya’s second-place finish on the day was the final piece in his championship puzzle, earning him the coveted 2025 national title for the category. The team of Andrés and Esteban Cerdas (#18) completed the day’s podium in third.
Ricardo Araya was not finished making his mark on the day. He continued his masterful driving in the highly competitive Libre (Open) category, taking first place in the final race with 20 points. This victory solidified an incredible achievement, making him a double champion for the 2025 season by also securing the overall Libre category title. The versatile Núñez duo (#65) proved their mettle once again by taking second place, while the 6-Cylinder standouts Jairo Cordero and Rocío Sancho (#777) finished third.
With the conclusion of this electrifying final, the official 2025 National Autocross Champions have been confirmed. Their season-long dedication has paid off, earning them the highest honors in their respective classes:
The 2025 championship season will be remembered for its high level of competition, the emergence of multi-talented drivers like Ricardo Araya, and the unwavering spirit of all its participants. As the teams celebrate their victories and begin preparations for the next challenge, the Costa Rican motorsports community eagerly awaits the start of the 2026 season, which promises to build on this year’s incredible success.
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The National Radio and Television System (Sistema Nacional de Radio y Televisión S.A., SINART) is Costa Rica’s public service media company. It operates several media platforms, including the television station Canal Trece and the radio station Radio Nacional. As a state-owned entity, SINART is dedicated to producing and broadcasting cultural, educational, and informational content that reflects the diversity and values of Costa Rican society, including comprehensive coverage of national sporting events like the Autocross Championship through its “Deportivas del Trece” brand.
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