Tatiana Calderón first woman to win NASCAR Brasil race, Sept 20
She drives full-time for SG28 Racing in NASCAR Brasil Series
Calderón raced in Formula 2, IndyCar, and endurance events globally
Supported by Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation empowering women athletes
Recently tested Late Model Stock Car aiming for NASCAR Cup Series
Victory secured Calderón a NASCAR Brasil playoff spot in 2026 season
Tatiana Calderón makes history at Curvelo on September 20, winning race two of a doubleheader to become NASCAR Brasil’s first female winner and sealing a 2026 playoff berth.
The SG28 Racing rookie adapts quickly to new tracks, machinery, and language. Fourth in race one, she executes cleanly in race two, converting pace and control into a landmark victory.
“To show that a woman can compete at a high level is incredible.”</fervogear_custom]
Calderón positions the result as proof women can compete at the highest level, and as validation for SG28’s programme built to create tangible opportunities and pathways within professional motorsport.
Image Credit: Auto Hebdo F1
Her route is global. Raised in Bogotá, she starts in karts, advances through Star Mazda, FIA Formula 3, and GP3, and claims a breakthrough open‑wheel win at Sebring in 2014.
Colombia’s limited infrastructure, centred on Autódromo de Tocancipá, sharpens her resolve. Juan Pablo Montoya’s achievements provide a template, while sister Paula manages the demanding international moves.
Sauber, later Alfa Romeo, signs her as an F1 test driver in 2018. A run at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez makes her the first Latin American woman to drive F1 machinery.
[fervogear_custom]Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation now backs Calderón’s program.
IndyCar follows in 2022 with A.J. Foyt on road courses. Funding truncates the stint after seven starts, before support arrives from Karol G through the Con Cora Foundation.
Her car now carries Karol G branding, and congratulations follow Curvelo.
Visibility matters. Calderón notes growing engagement from female fans and aims to represent Latin American women globally, reflecting debates on breaking the female F1 barrier.
Back in Brazil, SG28 prioritises development and competitive baselines. The series rewards wins, and her win at Curvelo secures a 2026 postseason place under current NASCAR Brasil rules.
Preparing for potential U.S. progression, she evaluates oval demands and tire variables. Insights from Goodyear’s Charlotte tire work underline how compound behavior and wear profiles shape strategic options.
A Late Model Stock Car test with MCM Racing Development provides a structured bridge to NASCAR’s national ladder, aligning with her measured approach to new cars, series formats, and environments.
Late Model Stock test signals intent toward NASCAR’s top tiers.
Short term, the focus is execution to close out NASCAR Brasil. Medium term, scalable U.S. programs and selective entries could position Calderón for opportunities amid the Charlotte playoff chase intensity.
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🚀 Tatiana Calderón makes history in Brazil!
First woman to WIN a NASCAR Brasil race 🏆 Curvelo, September 20, 2026
Karting 🇨🇴 F2 & IndyCar 🏁 NASCAR Champion
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“To show that a woman can compete at a high level is incredible.
I hope this opens doors and proves women deserve opportunities in this sport.”
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
John Martinez
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio's Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
