Stock Series Explained

Category:Touring cars
Inaugural:1993
Constructors:Chevrolet
Tyres:Hankook
Country/Region:Brazil
Champion Driver: Zezinho Muggiati
Champion Team: W2 ProGP
Current Season: Stock Series

Stock Series is a touring car racing series based in Brazil promoted by Vicar. The series returned in 2018 as Stock Light, having replaced the previous Campeonato Brasileiro de Turismo, Copa Chevrolet Montana formerly known as Stock Car Copa Vicar, Stock Car Light, and Stock Car B which had run since 1993. The series serves as the official access category to Stock Car Brasil, as well as having manufacturer support from Chevrolet.[1] The series champion is awarded a R$ 2.5 million scholarship to compete in Stock Car.[2] [3]

History

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In 1993, Stock Car B was created in order to facilitate the access of newcomers to the Stock Car Brasil, until 1999 the category competed in the same grid as Stock Car Brasil.

In 2000 the name of the series was changed to Stock Car Brasil Light and began competing separately from Stock Car Brasil.

In 2010, the merger between the Copa Vicar and Pick Up Racing resulted in the creation of the Copa Chevrolet Montana, with the engine and the appearance of the pick-ups, inspired by the street version of the Chevrolet Montana.

In 2013, the Campeonato Brasileiro de Turismo (Brazilian Touring Championship) replaced the Copa Chevrolet Montana. The chassis, designed by JL company was similar to the one used in Stock Car Brasil with a V8 engine.

In 2022, Stock Light was rebranded to Stock Series and officially designated as the support series to Stock Car Brasil, using cars that resemble the Chevrolet Cruze. Series promoter Vicar announced that Stock Car, Stock Series, and F4 Brazil would be switching to Hankook tyres from 2023 onwards, replacing Pirelli.[4] On 8 December 2022, Vicar announced that the Stock Series would implement a cost cap of R$750,000 from 2023 onwards, alongside a R$700,000 prize pool.[5]

Champions

Stock Light/Stock Series

SeasonChampionTeam
1993Carlos Col
George Lemonias
Col/Lemonias
1994Napo Lub
1995Ariel Barranco Barranco
1996Alessandro WeissWeiss
1997Cacá BuenoWB Motorsport
1998Carlos CunhaA.Mattheis Motorsport
1999Mario Covas NettoWB Motorsport
2000Rogerio MottaCarlos Alves Competition
2001Thiago MarquesAction Power
2002Mateus GreipelF&F Racing
2003Luis Carreira Jr.RC Competições
2004Diogo PachenkiPowerTech
2005Renato Jader DavidCarreira Racing
2006Marcos GomesNova/RR Competições
2007Norberto GresseAMG Motorsport
2008Fabio CarreiraRCM Motorsport
2009Rafael DanielFull Time Sports
2010

2017
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2018Raphael ReisW2 Racing
2019Guilherme SalasKTF Sports
2020Pietro RimbanoKTF Sports
2021Felipe BaptistaKTF Sports
2022Vitor BaptistaW2 ProGP
2023Zezinho MuggiatiW2 ProGP
Note – 1993–1999, Stock Car Brasil B. The series competed in same races of Stock Car Brasil.
Note – 2000–2007, Stock Car Light Brasil. Changes the name and become has compete separately from Stock Car Brasil.
Note – 2008–2009, Copa Vicar. Changed his name due organizers' reasons.Note – 2018–2021, Stock Light Brasil.

Copa Chevrolet Montana

SeasonChampionTeam
2010Diogo PachenkiNascar Motorsport
2011Rafael DanielGramacho Racing
2012Rafael DanielNascar Motorsport

Campeonato Brasileiro de Turismo

SeasonChampionTeam
2013Felipe FragaW2 Racing
2014Guilherme SalasW2 Racing
2015Márcio CamposMotortech Competições
2016Márcio CamposMotortech Competições
2017Gabriel RobeMotortech Competições

Fatal accidents

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abreu .· . Marcelo Henrique Dias . 2021-12-11 . STOCK LIGHT – Categoria muda de nome em 2022 e passa a ter suporte da Chevrolet! . 2023-02-19 . Tomada de Tempo . pt-BR.
  2. Web site: Racemotor . 2023-02-13 . Stock Series dará temporada na Pro ao campeão . 2023-02-19 . Racemotor . pt-PT.
  3. Web site: Campeão da Stock Series ganhará temporada na Stock Car Pro Series . 2023-02-19 . motorsport.uol.com.br . pt-BR.
  4. Web site: Netto . André . 2022-12-12 . Hankook assume posto da Pirelli e fornece pneus para Stock Car e F4 Brasil em 2023 - Notícia de Stock Car . 2023-02-19 . Grande Prêmio . pt-br.
  5. Web site: Stock Series implanta teto de gastos de R$ 750 mil para 2023 . 2023-02-19 . motorsport.uol.com.br . pt-BR.
  6. News: Acidente mata Rafael Sperafico durante prova em Interlagos . 9 December 2007 . Folha de S.Paulo . 11 December 2007 . pt.
  7. News: Piloto da Stock Car Light morre em acidente em São Paulo . 9 December 2007 . UOL Esporte . 11 December 2007 . pt.
  8. News: Rafael Sperafico loses his life . 10 December 2007 . F1-Live.com . 11 December 2007 .
  9. News: Honorio. Rafael. Após acidente, Gustavo Sondermann tem morte cerebral confirmada. Organizações Globo. globoesporte.globo.com. 2011-04-03. 2011-04-04. pt.