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Electrician by profession and number one on the podium of the Spanish Truck Racing Championship (CECC) for three consecutive editions, Pedro Marco is now part of our family.
Ralarsa, part of Cary Group, welcomes Pedrín, as the driver is known, into its truck division Ralarsa Trucks. After joining the Spanish Championship at just 18 years old, his young age did not prevent him from, one year later at 19, becoming the youngest ever to take first place. However, his hard work and effort would be rewarded for two more editions, thus winning the CECC in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
In this article, we present Pedrín’s testimony in interview format. Learn a little more about this young promise!
How do you achieve such a feat? How is a truck racing driver forged?
It is essential to have a competitive truck, but above all, what gives you the extra edge to win races is psychological preparation. As I say, “keep your head cool and your blood hot” — it helps you read race situations and choose the right strategy at each moment, even knowing how to hold position without being first, waiting for your opportunity. This is the hardest part: keeping calm.
And the physical preparation? Driving these vehicles must be tough…
Well, the truth is you end up exhausted after each race. Although I’m young and endure well, gym work helps increase resistance to the inertia and forces generated in a racing truck. You work on the neck, back muscles, and general toning.
And what about “training with the ball”? I suppose that of all this, the least effort comes from contact with the truck and the tracks — your passion…
Yes, of course, but I’ll tell you I train on track very little. There is a lot of work on the simulator; it’s not the same because you work on technique without the cabin sensations, such as the inertia I mentioned earlier, which is something to take into account in the race. But going out for track sessions can cost around €30,000, and the budget must be managed carefully. Now, thanks to the interest of sponsors and their support for the competition, it doesn’t cost me money — which already means a lot. The truth is that seeing these giants compete is a spectacle; I encourage people to live the experience.
Now that you mention the sponsors, tell us. What are your future goals?
Step by step. The most immediate is to win — win races. Looking ahead to next year, we are working to have a more competitive truck, and in 2025 we would like to make the leap to the European Championship. Let’s see if we can achieve it.
Let’s hope so. Let’s talk about this year. How is the championship looking?
Wow, this year is very competitive; teams have reinforced themselves a lot. We are halfway through the championship. We are second, and we have to fight for every second on the clock. It’s tough, but we are going to compete to the maximum in each race.
We hope you are lucky and achieve all your goals. Pedro, finally, there’s something I’ve been curious to ask from the start: how does someone get into truck racing? I suppose that if you ask most kids, they won’t say “I want… to race trucks”. How did you get to this point?
Hahaha, well, I have been around trucks since I was 5 years old. The story is that my father and my uncle had a transport company, and with the truck, they always went “fast, fast”. So one day they decided to go faster on a circuit — a very sensible decision, by the way. That’s why I’ve been around trucks and circuits since I was little, and at 18 I got my licence. Well, I wanted to get it at 16, which is the minimum age, but my father didn’t let me until I finished my studies. Anyway… it took me 2 years, which felt eternal, and many disputes at home because I was determined to get my licence and compete. In the end, I succeeded, and that same year I entered the championship. The rest is history.
One confession, Pedrín — do you have any pre-race rituals?
Hahaha, no… Well, it’s true that my grandfather is an important figure in my life. He passed away a few years ago and supported me until the very last moment. That is why the co-driver’s seat is for him.
Thank you, Pedrín, for your time and willingness. Good luck with the rest of the championship!
From Ralarsa, part of Cary Group, we encourage the young Murcian to keep giving his best in the upcoming stages of the competition. We will be here to follow his progress closely in the CECC.
