01/10/2024

GONZALO RODRIGUEZ FOUNDATION AND THE SECRETARY OF SPORTS PRESENTED THE “GONCHI RODRIGUEZ” AWARDS.

In the facilities of the museum that bears the name, this ceremony was held to commemorate the National Motor Racing Day, as provided by Law 20.178 of 2023, in tribute to the figure of Gonchi.
The Gonchi Rodriguez celebrate the spirit of motorsport, in connection with physical talent and teamwork. They are a recognition to those who, in one way or another, have made “the difference” during the national motorsport season, inspired by the values that Gonchi bequeathed to us.
The “Gonchi” Rodriguez are 15 awards and the winners were recognized for teamwork; perseverance; sportsmanship; innovation and safety; best disposition with the press; maneuver of the year and revelation of the season, with the Gonchi Rodriguez Grand Prize being the grand prize of the night.
“This award is very important for our Foundation, since the beginning we work with the same commitment and dedication, paying tribute to Gonchi at every step; always seeking to contribute to society to generate actions that transcend both nationally and internationally. We are leaving a very important mark in terms of Road Safety, both in our country and in the region, but we were missing this type of initiative so that those who dedicate their lives to motor racing are recognized as if Gonzalo were here”, said Maria Fernanda Rodriguez, president of the Fundación Gonzalo Rodríguez.
The Gonchi Rodriguez Grand Prize, which recognizes an outstanding person or team for their significant contribution to Uruguayan motorsport and for representing the values that Gonchi defended, was chosen by the Jury with the votes of the Fundación Gonzalo Rodríguez and the National Sports Secretariat, and Mr. Julio Maglione was awarded the Gonchi Rodriguez Grand Prize.
The gala was supported by Banco de Seguros del Estado and Toyota, who joined as official sponsors of the event, recognizing the importance of promoting motor racing based on the best values of the sport.