Jacobo Senín Wins Again at Subida a Vilar de Barrio. Jacobo Senín secured a confident victory at the fifth Subida a Vilar de Barrio driving the Nova NP01. His main rivals were unable to challenge him for the win. Organizers highlighted the high caliber of participants and the challenging course.
The fifth edition of the Subida a Vilar de Barrio has concluded in Galicia—an event that has already become a central fixture of the regional hill climb championship. Over two days, the 4.9-kilometer course hosted leading drivers, with the battle for the lead intensifying from the very first minutes of the official runs.
The main star of the competition was once again Jacobo Senín from Cuntis. Not only did he confirm his status as favorite, but he also managed to maintain his advantage throughout all stages, driving the Nova NP01. His main rival was Alexis Viéitez from Pontevedra in a Lola T96, but Senín gradually increased his lead, leaving no chance for his competitors to make a final push.
Third place went to Abrahan Vázquez from Celanova, who in his Osella PA21 JRB tried to battle for the podium but ultimately lost out to Viéitez. In the touring car category, Jorge Pérez stood out, confidently winning his class in a Porsche 992 GT3 despite an off-track incident during his final run. He was followed by Jonathan Álvarez in a Porsche 991 GT3 and Javier Carballo representing Escudería Luíntra.
In the Car Cross category, Pisko Ventín claimed victory, while Jesús López from Ourense became the best in the Copa CM and rounded out the Top 5 overall. Organizers from Escudería Talariño, led by Celso Cerdedelo, again received high marks for the level of preparation and event safety.
The Subida a Vilar de Barrio stands out not only for its challenging layout, but also for the length of the course — almost 5 kilometers, making it one of the longest among similar races in the region. This attracts not only local, but also national drivers, as well as participants from abroad. For comparison, other russpain.com articles have covered how Spanish athletes prepare for major events, for example, in the piece about changes in Alejandro Davidovich's team ahead of Roland Garros: details on preparation and challenges for the leaders.
For reference: the Subida a Vilar de Barrio is held annually and is part of the Campionato Xunta de Galicia de Montaña — Circuito Internacional de Montalegre calendar. Hill climb races in Spain are traditionally considered among the most spectacular and technically challenging motorsport disciplines. In recent years, interest in them has been growing, and the level of organization and safety meets national standards. Victories in such competitions often serve as a springboard for drivers’ further careers on the European stage.
