Omar ''Gurí'' Martínez (born January 1, 1966, in
Rosario del Tala
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,
Entre Ríos Province
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) is an
Argentine
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racing driver
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. He competed in
Turismo Carretera
Turismo Carretera ( Road racing, lit., ''Road Touring'') is a popular stock car racing series in Argentina, and the 2nd oldest auto racing series still active in the world. The series is organized by Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera.
...
,
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
,
Top Race V6
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
and others. His nickname ''Gurí'' is a common
Guaraní Guarani, Guaraní or Guarany may refer to
Ethnography
* Guaraní people, an indigenous people from South America's interior (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia)
* Guarani language, or Paraguayan Guarani, an official language of Paraguay
* G ...
term used in his hometown to refer to a young boy.
Career
Martínez started his career in domestical Formula Entrerriana in 1983, being vice-champion in 1985 and then passed to
Argentine Formula Renault. He clinched back-to-back both 1990 and 1991 Championships before joining the competitive
Formula Three Sudamericana
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, where he was runner-up in 1994.
Back to Argentine series, he started racing in
Turismo Carretera
Turismo Carretera ( Road racing, lit., ''Road Touring'') is a popular stock car racing series in Argentina, and the 2nd oldest auto racing series still active in the world. The series is organized by Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera.
...
and
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
in 1995, representing
Ford
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* Ford (crossing), a shallow crossing on a river
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Ford Motor Company
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* Ford F ...
in both championships.
In 1997, he crowned himself as
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
champion by winning to
Juan María Traverso
Juan María "Flaco" Traverso (28 December 1950 – 11 May 2024) was an Argentine racing driver. He was a multiple champion in the most important championships in Argentina and raced in European Formula Two in 1979.
Traverso died due to oesop ...
in the final race. Traverso and himself were team-mates in 1998 TC 2000 season driving
Hondas, and Martínez got his first title in that series.
Nevertheless, ''Gurí'' could not become
Turismo Carretera
Turismo Carretera ( Road racing, lit., ''Road Touring'') is a popular stock car racing series in Argentina, and the 2nd oldest auto racing series still active in the world. The series is organized by Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera.
...
champion until 2004, being four times vice-champion from 1999 to 2002. He has held since racing duels with drivers as
Guillermo Ortelli
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and Traverso. He won the
Konex Award
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History and purpose
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Merit Diploma in 2010 as one of the five best Racing Drivers of the last decade in Argentina. He became TC champion again in 2015. Since 2018 he has been semi-retired.
Career
* 1983–1986: Formula Entrerriana
* 1987–1992:
Argentine Formula Renault (1990 and 1991 Champion)
* 1992–1994:
Formula Three Sudamericana
Fórmula 3 Sudamericana was a South American Formula Three championship. It was inaugurated in 1987 and primarily held races in Brazil and Argentina, with a small number of events held in other countries across the continent. Its most notable ...
* 1995:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Ford Escort XR3)
* 1996:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Renault 19
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)
* 1997:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
Champion (
Honda Prelude
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For the first five generations, as a two-door coupe loosely derived from ...
),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Honda Civic VI)
* 1998:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
(
Honda Prelude
The is a sport compact car produced by the Japanese company Honda. It was once produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001. It is planned to be reintroduced in 2025.
For the first five generations, as a two-door coupe loosely derived from ...
),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
Champion (
Honda Civic VI)
* 1999:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
(
Honda Prelude
The is a sport compact car produced by the Japanese company Honda. It was once produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001. It is planned to be reintroduced in 2025.
For the first five generations, as a two-door coupe loosely derived from ...
),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Honda Civic VI)
* 2000:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
Champion (
Honda Prelude
The is a sport compact car produced by the Japanese company Honda. It was once produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001. It is planned to be reintroduced in 2025.
For the first five generations, as a two-door coupe loosely derived from ...
and
BMW 320),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Honda Civic VI)
* 2001:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
(
Honda Civic VI),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Honda Civic VI)
* 2002:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Honda Civic VI and
Toyota Corolla
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)
* 2003:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
(
Peugeot 406),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Toyota Corolla
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)
* 2004:
TC Champion (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Top Race
Top Race V6 is a touring car race series held in Argentina. It was founded in 1997.
The cars
The Top Race V6 category sees the vehicles presented in silhouette form, with identical, strictly controlled mechanical specifications. Body styles cur ...
(
Ford Focus I)
* 2005:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 (
Ford Mondeo MK III)
* 2006:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 Champion (
Ford Mondeo MK III)
* 2007:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 (
Ford Mondeo MK III)
* 2008:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 (
Ford Mondeo MK III)
* 2009:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 (
Ford Mondeo MK III),
TC2000
The TC2000 (''Turismo Competición 2000'', formerly ''Súper TC2000'') is a touring car racing series held in Argentina since 1979.
Rules
Prior to 2012, engines of up to were allowed, with only limited modifications from standard engines ...
(
Fiat Linea
The Fiat Linea (Type 323) is a compact car, compact sedan produced by Fiat between 2006 and 2018. The sedan was released on 26 March 2007 at the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkey as a "world car" in developing countries. It is based on the Fiat Gra ...
)
* 2010:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 (
Ford Mondeo MK III)
* 2011:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 (
Ford Mondeo MK IV)
* 2012:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
TRV6 (
Ford Mondeo MK IV and
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204)
* 2013:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
)
* 2014:
TC (
Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate by Ford Motor Company, Ford that applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
)
* 2015:
TC Champion (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
)
* 2016:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
),
Turismo Nacional
Turismo Nacional (National tourism, lit., national touring) popularly known by its acronym TN, is a touring car racing series based in Argentina that has been active since 1961. It is organized by the Asociación de Pilotos de Automóviles de Tur ...
Clase 3 (
Ford Focus II and
Ford Focus III)
* 2017:
TC (
Ford Falcon
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* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford ...
)
* 2018:
TC Pick Up
TC Pick Up (ACTC code: TCPK) is a pickup truck racing series in Argentina. It was created at the initiative of the president of the Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera, Hugo Mazzacane, who in October 2017 expressed the intention of creat ...
(
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debutin ...
)
* 2019:
TC Pick Up
TC Pick Up (ACTC code: TCPK) is a pickup truck racing series in Argentina. It was created at the initiative of the president of the Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera, Hugo Mazzacane, who in October 2017 expressed the intention of creat ...
(
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debutin ...
)
* 2020:
TC Pick Up
TC Pick Up (ACTC code: TCPK) is a pickup truck racing series in Argentina. It was created at the initiative of the president of the Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera, Hugo Mazzacane, who in October 2017 expressed the intention of creat ...
(
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debutin ...
)
* 2021:
TC Pick Up
TC Pick Up (ACTC code: TCPK) is a pickup truck racing series in Argentina. It was created at the initiative of the president of the Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera, Hugo Mazzacane, who in October 2017 expressed the intention of creat ...
(
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debutin ...
)
* 2022:
TC Pick Up
TC Pick Up (ACTC code: TCPK) is a pickup truck racing series in Argentina. It was created at the initiative of the president of the Asociación Corredores de Turismo Carretera, Hugo Mazzacane, who in October 2017 expressed the intention of creat ...
Champion (
Ford Ranger
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Debutin ...
)
External links
*
Official site*
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TC 2000 Championship drivers
Turismo Carretera drivers
1966 births
Sportspeople from Entre Ríos Province
Argentine racing drivers
Argentine sportspeople of Spanish descent
Living people
Top Race V6 drivers
Formula Renault Argentina drivers
Formula 3 Sudamericana drivers