Bitci Racing Team AMS took the lead in the championship, where it started in Maxi Group with its three pilots, with 5 podiums it achieved in the first leg races!
Avis Turkey Track Championship started with the first foot races that took place at İzmit Körfez Race Track last weekend.
Bitci Racing Team AMS, the teams and drivers champion of the last two seasons, continued its success story and won five podium degrees and the Best Team award.
The front row of the grid belongs to the orange Audis
During the test sessions held on Friday, Bitci Racing Team AMS pilots Barkın Pınar, Gökhan Kellecioğlu and Seda Kaçan made a strong impression with their constantly improving time. Barkın Pınar, who finished the last season as the second in Turkey and started in 2023 with the goal of becoming a champion, became the owner of the pole position by achieving the best ranking in the ranking. Seda Kaçan, the only female driver of the team and the Turkish tracks, is the second best behind her teammate, with the Audi RS3 DSG, which she got behind the wheel this season. zammade the moment. Gökhan Kellecioğlu, who has just joined the team, improved his experience at the Körfez Racetrack, where he appeared for the first time, and placed fourth on the start grid.
Seda Kaçan is the first female pilot to win a race in TPŞ history!
In the first race that took place on Saturday, Pınar and Kaçan, who had a good start with their four-wheel drive car despite their slower rankings, fought bumper to bumper. Seda Kaçan, who stood out by keeping her cool during Pınar's contact with her front rival, continued the rest of the race as the leader and made her mark in the history of the championship as the first female pilot to win a victory in the Turkish Track Championship. Barkın Pınar finished second and Gökhan Kellecioğlu third, and the successful team once again filled the podium.
Pınar and Kaçan, who started from the end due to the reverse grid application in the second race run on Sunday, finished second and third after their advantageous rivals in rainy conditions.
With these results, Barkın Pınar became the leader of the championship, while Bitci Racing Team AMS confirmed its title as the best team.
After her success, Seda Kaçan said: 'As a team, we are proud and happy to have started the 2023 season by achieving a record that will go down in history. This 1st place was an important step towards proving women's presence in this sport and that success is gender neutral. Endless thanks to my team, Bitci Racing Team AMS, who are the most important supporters of my success, and to my sponsors, especially Doritos, Pepsi and Sixt! It would not have been possible without their faith and support.' he said.