Isaac Paliza He is the oldest pilot in the world Caminos del Inca Rally. He is 73 years old and has a great desire to continue taking part in this tough competition. Maybe you don’t imagine the reach of your image among the new generations, but on social networks and others Tick tock they call him affectionately “Beating Masters”. They consider him a legend, a real man who doesn’t give up and respects his opponent.
This experienced Peruvian motorsport racer says his passion for “iron” began long ago, in his childhood, when he built clay cars to play with his brothers in his hometown of Cajamarquilla. Pasco Hill. He delves into his memories and explains that he later came to Lima to study and then started working at Ford. So he was part of the mechanical team British racing driver Tony Fallthe first foreigner to win the Caminos del Inca in 1969. Back then, Fall achieved fame precisely on board a Ford Escort.
Beating reached version number 51 in 2023 Inca streets like the first time: with all the desire. At this point, he’s not sure how many rally competitions he’s competed in: he estimates there were seven or eight. “I would have to check my files,” he says with a slight smile as several people surround him in the parc fermé, where all the participating drivers tune their engines to restart the race and leave Cusco for Puno.
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Just a few hours earlier, Paliza was welcomed to the Imperial City’s Plaza Mayor to cheers and applause Cusco. People fought to get a photo with him, and another group of his supporters aimed to send him a donation that would help him keep going in the race.
Isaac Paliza announces that he will participate in the Caminos del Inca 2024
He Ford Escort from 1969 This Paliza pilot is his adventure companion and with him he travels the wild routes of the Inca streets. In contrast to its competitors, the legendary racing car does not have the names of large and well-known companies as sponsors. In their place are stickers and logos of small companies that trust in their competitive qualities, in addition, the name of their mechanical workshop and a Yape number (994 774795) to which their fans and sympathizers send their support ultimately means that people support it and that the support is not only an economic but also an emotional encouragement. “I am very happy about the support of the people who always recognize me and look out for me. When I arrive in Arequipa, I will dedicate this victory to them,” he says excitedly.
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In an interview for La República, teacher Paliza says he plans to take part in the rally Inca Trails 2024. He has balanced his bills very well and says he has everything and especially his car, but he still needs to save to ensure his registration.
Isaac Paliza has proven to be a gentleman on and off the slopes. Days ago, his team helped an opponent in trouble. Ian Sierlecki Gasoline ran out in Pataccocha Ayacucho, and the simplest equipment helped him with five liters of fuel. “Thanks to Paliza, really the team Castro Still an example not to be followed. “It’s unbelievable that they didn’t borrow gas and we’ve already competed in many races together,” said Sierlecki.
As Luis Álvarez, a journalist from the newspaper La República who covers Caminos del Inca in Cusco, says, Isaac Paliza is a competitor who unites generations of drivers, a neighborhood mechanic who works with the most famous representatives of national motorsport. An example of presence and humility.