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The Caramulo Motorfestival has veteran drivers and riders every year who participate in the event in the race or just for demonstrations so the public can get direct contact with them. This year is no exception and we are going to have a team of top name drivers and riders.

JOHN
WATSON

John Watson was a Formula 1 driver between 1973 and 1985, having represented teams such as Brabham, Penske and McLaren, and still holds the record for the greatest comeback in Formula 1 history, at the 1983 Long Beach Grand Prix.

He won five Grands Prix and was known for his technical style and notable racing comebacks, including historic victory at the 1983 Long Beach Grand Prix after starting from 22nd position.

VÍTOR
PASCOAL

With a journey that began early in his homeland, Vítor Pascoal continues to add achievements in the most diverse disciplines, from sections to tracks, from circuits to mountain slopes.

Connected to competition from a very young age, Bahian driver Vítor Pascoal built a career marked by versatility, shining both in rally sections and on mountain circuits and ramps. At the end of July, he stood out again by triumphing among the GTs on the Rampa Capital do Móvel, in Paços de Ferreira, imposing himself on a fast and technical route. With the victory, he won the 1st Portugal Mountain Cup, a trophy of great significance that returned to the national calendar after more than a decade of absence.

CARLOS
TAVARES

Truly passionate about the motorized universe, Carlos Tavares has a career dedicated to the most diverse aspects of the automotive world and mobility. 

Passionate about cars from a young age, Carlos Tavares began his career in motor sports as a track marshal at the Autódromo do Estoril. His debut as a driver took place in 1980, in Vila do Conde, driving a Group 1 Alfasud Sprint, where he qualified in fifth place. Three years later, he ventured into rallying with his friend Bruno Cébile as navigator and Arnaud Montagné as assistant coach. 

Among the notable moments of his career are his participation in the Monte Carlo Rally with his own team, Clementeam Racing, and, in 2014, his victory in the A2 class of the 24 Hours of Barcelona, ​​driving a Peugeot RCZ. 

Recognized by many as a true Car Guy, he dedicates his weekends to racing, driving and personally taking care of his collection of classic cars — machines that don’t just sit in the garage, but continue to compete and live on the road. 

NUNO
RODRIGUES DA SILVA

Nuno Rodrigues da Silva was recognized by FPAK in 2010, receiving the “Career Award” distinction. Rally navigator, born in Guarda, Nuno Rodrigues da Silva formed a successful duo with Rui Madeira who, on the first attempt, surprised everyone and everyone by winning the Group N World Rally Championship (FIA Cup) in 1995, driving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 3.
Com uma carreira marcada por múltiplos títulos e vitórias em diferentes disciplinas do desporto motorizado, Peres construiu um palmarés de relevo que o coloca entre os nomes mais respeitados da competição em Portugal
Luca Betti, antigo piloto com passagem pelo Campeonato Mundial de Ralis, fundou a Kimera Automobili, trazendo para a estrada a sua visão de reviver ícones do passado com tecnologia contemporânea
Iniciou a sua carreira competitiva em velocidade, sagrando-se Campeão Nacional do Grupo 1 por quatro anos, ao volante de um Simca Rallye 3
Um dos protagonistas e dinamizadores do Trial em Portugal. Compete desde 2002 e é o actual nº 3 do Ranking Nacional
Veterano e várias vezes Campeão Nacional de Montanha conhece a Rampa do Caramulo como a palmas das suas mãos
O piloto de 45 anos, iniciou a sua longa carreira em competição de motos com participações na Ilha de Man e no Grande Prémio de Macau de Motociclismo. Um piloto que gosta de desafios e que já conta com duas participações na Isle of Man TT
Com uma carreira de 45 anos ao serviço da BMW, integrou o Departamento de Desenvolvimento da marca bávara, onde trabalhou em diversos projectos de elevado relevo, incluindo o magistral BMW M1
Foi um dos primeiros portugueses a aventurar-se no Paris Dakar. Participou pela primeira vez em 1982, acompanhado por Pedro Cortês e José Megre, com um UMM Cournil. É considerado um nome de referência na modalidade de todo-o-terreno.
Francisco Sande e Castro became European Champion of the Citroën Trophy in 1994. He also took part in the Paris-Dakar rally on two occasions at the wheel of a UMM.