The Bahia Stock Car Grand Prix is expected to generate R$ 20 million in revenue.
"This is the most anticipated Grand Prix by the drivers and sponsors. It is extremely important that this race is being held for the first time in the Northeast and on the only national street circuit, in Salvador, where we have our largest audience of all 12 races held in Brazil," stated Maurício Slaviero, general director of Vicar, the event organizer.
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This year's Stock Car GP in Bahia is expected to boost Salvador's economy by more than R$ 20 million, according to expectations presented this Tuesday (14) by the Secretary of Tourism, Domingos Leonelli. The race takes place on Sunday (19) at the Administrative Center (CAB).
The event's financial transactions are directed towards sales in bars, restaurants, and hotels, as well as investments in media and advertising.
Representatives from Vicar, the company organizing the event, and the state government announced at the press conference that the contract for promoting the races in Bahia should be renewed for another five years.
"This is the most anticipated Grand Prix by the drivers and sponsors. This race, held for the first time in the Northeast and on the only national street circuit in Salvador, is extremely important, as we have our largest audience of all 12 races held in Brazil," stated Maurício Slaviero, the general director of Vicar.