Nalbandian Takes Part in Classic Car Event


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David Nalbandian renewed his eternal love for cars during the ATP circuit break, as he took part in a special competition across the south of Argentina.

The Cordoba resident joined his close friend and pro rally driver Marcos Ligato in the XIX edition of the 1000 Miles Sport, an annual event that congregates hundreds of classic and sport cars fans.

The vehicles were made between 1920 and 1981 and, for the race; they are divided into different categories according to its antiquity.

This competition is part of the annual calendar of the FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens).

Nalbandian, the winner of the ATP Masters Series events in Madrid and Paris, drove a vintage car and enjoyed the sights of the Patagonia, which includes lakes, valleys and mountains in the provinces of Rio Negro and Neuquen. The race also stopped in Puyehue, Chile.

Currently placed No. 9 in the South African Airways ATP Ranking, Nalbandian will begin his pre-season activity this week, with the goal of conquering his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Almost two months ago, Nalbandian and his friend Ligato drove together at a race in Andalgala, a small city of Catamarca.

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David Nalbandian: Voy a correr el Dakar

El cordobés dijo que si la carrera de aventura se sigue haciendo en nuestro país a futuro, piensa participar. "Muchos amigos lo corrieron y me dijeron que es algo único", aseguró el unquillense.

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Nalbandian tiene otra gran pasión además del tenis: los "fierros" (Foto: Archivo / La Voz).

El tenista unquillense y fanático de los autos, David Nalbandian, afirmó que si "dentro de algunos años" el rally Dakar "se sigue haciendo en la Argentina, voy a correr".

A través de su cuenta de Twitter, el cordobés volvió a expresar su fanatismo por los coches, y en especial por el rally. En ese sentido, expresó su deseo de correr esta competencia, que otra vez se realizará en la Argentina.

"Dentro de algunos años, se sigue haciendo en la Argentina, voy a correr el Dakar", dijo el tenista al canal Todo Noticias. Y agregó: "Muchos amigos lo corrieron y me dijeron que es algo único".

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