Barrichello 22nd in stock car debut

Oct 23, 2012 |

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Former One driver Rubens Barrichello said he was satisfied with his Brazilian stock car debut despite finishing in the 22nd spot.

The 40-year-old confirmed his participation for the Sunday race hours after his first test-drive for the Medley/Full Time team, reports Xinhua.

"It was a lot of fun. It's a shame there was a jam at the beginning of the race. It was like a shopping centre car park," said Barrichello, who qualified 15th on the grid.

"I took a hit from behind which shook the car. I lost my radio signal and had no way of telling the team I wanted all of the tyres changed. They only changed one which left the car unbalanced.

"The experience was well worth it. Today I was able to fully appreciate the difference when racing in a closed car."

Mobil Super Pioneer's Atila Abreu won the race with Allam Khodair (Boettger Competicoes) taking the second spot after a strong finish.

Barrichello will compete in the season's final two races in Brasilia Nov 11 and at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo Dec 9.

The Brazilian made a record 322 Grand Prix starts during his 19-year Formula One career, finishing second in the drivers championship with Ferrari in 2002 and 2004.

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