Official proceedings to the WTCC season of 2007 got underway yesterday in the

centre of Curitiba. A day of promotion began with drivers parading along the

Avenida Luiz Xavier before reaching their destination - the vibrant Rua das Flores

where racing cars were exhibited. Enthusiastic Brazilian fans were treated to two

autograph sessions in the afternoon; the main attraction being local hero and new addition to BMW Team Germany, Augusto Farfus.

In the afternoon the Mayor of Curitiba, Mr Beto Richa, Marcello Lotti, general

manager of KSO, Mr Glen Valente, Marketing Director of HSBC, and Mr Guilherme Pimentel director of TIM – Regional Sul, welcomed the drivers at a cocktail reception attended by a large representation of the press...