David Muffato, champion of the category in 2003, runs with the Rubro-negro shirt

rafael lopez

From GLOBOESPORTE.COM, in Rio de Janeiro

Speed ​​isn't the only passion of Stock Car drivers. Passionate about soccer, five drivers make up the Fla Stock fan base, a group of Flamengo fans. David Muffato, Duda Pamplona, ​​Popó Bueno, Thiago Camilo, and Gualter Salles represent the red-and-black team in the category.

David, in fact, is one of the biggest fanatics. He wears a Flamengo jersey underneath every Stock Car race.

David Muffato - I'm from Paraná, but I've been a Flamengo fan since I was a kid. My whole family is Palmeiras. But thank God I survived, right? I became a Flamengo fan. I've been running with the jersey under my overalls for about ten years. Whenever it works out, it's only because of Mengão. I'm confident we'll make it to next year's Copa Libertadores.

Thiago Camilo - Mengão is on fire! They'll definitely make it to the Copa Libertadores. The team is in good form and on a roll. The spot is already guaranteed, thanks to the team's growth. I think that gives them more motivation.

Popó Bueno - It was impressive. We were in the relegation zone at the start of the championship, but the strength of the fans pushed the team forward. The board also made good signings and solved the squad's problems. But the fans are 99% responsible. What they did was sensational, unlike any other.

Duda Pamplona - Flamengo is on the rise, and Duda is with it! I'm very pleased; it's been a long time since I've seen such a good run of form. It's a pleasure to go to Maracanã to cheer. I'm there whenever I can. But there's a surprise for the red-and-blacks if I make it to the podium this Sunday.