Jesús Puras facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Spanish |
| Born | March 16, 1963 Santander, Cantabria |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1991–1992, 1994–2002 |
| Co-driver | José Arrarte Álex Romaní Carlos del Barrio Marc Martí |
| Teams | Mazda, Citroën |
| Rallies | 37 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 2 |
| Stage wins | 25 |
| Total points | 32 |
| First rally | 1991 Monte Carlo Rally |
| First win | 2001 Tour de Corse |
| Last win | 2001 Tour de Corse |
| Last rally | 2002 Rallye Sanremo |
Jesús Puras Vidal de la Peña, often called 'Chus Puras', is a famous Spanish rally driver. He was born on March 16, 1963. He competed in the exciting World Rally Championship (WRC) from 1991 to 2002. Puras was especially known for being super fast on rallies held on paved roads, which are called tarmac rallies.
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Rally Career Highlights
Jesús Puras started his rally driving journey in 1982. He quickly became a champion in his home country. He won the Spanish Rally Championship title an amazing eight times! He achieved these wins with different powerful cars. These included the Lancia Delta Integrale, Citroën ZX 16S, and Citroën Xsara Kit Car.
In 1994, Puras also won the FIA Group N Cup. This competition is now known as the World Rally Championship-3. He drove a Ford Escort RS Cosworth to victory in that series.
Joining the Citroën Team
Puras joined the Citroën Total World Rally Team in 1999. He was chosen to drive their new Citroën Xsara Kit Car. This was a big step in his career.
His biggest success in the WRC came in 2001. He won his only WRC race at the Tour de Corse rally in France. His co-driver for this victory was Marc Martí. They drove the powerful Citroën Xsara WRC car.
Retirement from WRC
After the 2001 season, a new talented driver named Sébastien Loeb started to become very famous. Loeb's performances began to overshadow Puras's. Because of this, Jesús Puras decided to retire from the Citroën factory team and the WRC.
His last WRC rally was the 2002 Rallye Sanremo. He finished in a strong sixth place in that race. This marked the end of his exciting career in the World Rally Championship.
WRC Victories
Here is a list of Jesús Puras's wins in the World Rally Championship:
| # | Event | Season | Co-driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  45ème Tour de Corse – Rallye de France |
2001 | Marc Martí | Citroën Xsara WRC |
See also
In Spanish: Chus Puras para niños
