The FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) is set to visit Argentina for the first time after a deal was struck between the countrys Ministry of Tourism and the series promoter, Eurosport Events.Under the three-year agreement Argentinas Termas de Ro Hondo will host its first WTCC race on 4th August this year, replacing the Brazilian event that was due to take place at Curitiba on 28th July.We have decided to swap from Brazil to Argentina because of logistics reasons, explained WTCC general manager Marcello Lotti in a statement. However, we maintain close relationship with the Brazilian authorities and we plan to include both South American events in the 2014 calendar.Lotti added: We are proud to bring WTCC to Argentina for the first time. This is something we have worked on in the last three years and we wish to thank the Ministry of Tourism, the Instituto Nacional de Promocin Turstica and the Government of the Province of Santiago del Estero for supporting us in achieving this goal.Enrique Meyer, Argentinas minister of tourism, added: We are very proud to receive the WTCC in our country. Just like other important sporting events supported by our management, the WTCC is an effective tool to promote our wide range of touristic offers and the warmth of our people.

Source: SportsPro