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Santo Domingo.- Speedster Jhonnattan Castro is first the Dominican to compete in the United States Formula Drift Championship, and has won the series’ crowns three years straight since 2009 in Dominican Republic.
The racer said he expects good news this seaon, with a new vehicle and also took part in an intensive motoring clinic in Japan. “This was what caused that changed everything what we are doing “
“I get nostalgic recalling my beginnings, when I joined group of friends to practice this,” Castro said in a press conference Wednesday.
Formula D is among the United States’ top motoring competitions, with Castro slated to run in seven dates nationwide. “I’m first the Dominican to represent the country in this prestigious competition and I’m very proud to carry our flag.”
Progreso Bank Assistant vice president for communication and corporative affairs Maria Isabel Grullón stressed Catro’s persistence. “He’s shown consistency, determination, dedication and a competitive spirit to reach his goals.”
The executive spoke for the sponsor, Team Progreso at Sans Souci Port, where Castro put on a speed and drift show for friends, bank executives and associates, and fans of the worldwide sport.
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Pure B.S.
This "drifter" hasn't even scored a point in Formula D....EVER!!!
I don't know what is worse.
The fact that some punk can put a press release in the D.R. that basically lies or that so-called, News outlets don't even bother to check out the claims.
I guess neither Castro nor D.T. thought that somebody with a Formula D hard card would frequent this website.
I think DT did a terrible job of translating the article. If he's going to compete for the FIRST time, how can he be a three time Champion?
But I'll give you this: I've checked (formulad.com/drivers/) and can't locate him among the DRIVERS. So unless this is some last minute notice, I'm on the fence on this one. Why would he state this with so much attention, IF IT'S BS?
Somehow, I think there is some screw up going on here.
Participará en siete fechas programadas en diferentes ciudades
El campeón, Jonathan Castro, ofrece una demostración de este deporte con su nuevo auto.
Yamell Rossi
Santo Domingo
El joven piloto Jonathan Castro es el primer dominicano que competirá en el Campeonato de Fórmula de Drift, en Estados Unidos, Castro viene de coronarse campeón en la pasada serie del 2011. El corredor fue campeón de esta disciplina en el 2009 y 2010."
As I suspected, it's poor witing by the original article writer and a poor translation on the part of DT.
The writer, Yamell Rossi, creates the impression that Castro is the defending Champion at the event, and even states that he's been the champion for the years 2010 and 2009!
I'm thinking that "Campeón Nacional" or Dominican Champion was omitted by the writer.