Motor racing is the sport practiced with automobiles. In the most forms, cars must complete a course in the shortest possible time, or drive around a circuit as many times as possible in a fixed amount of time.

Nowadays, the motor racing is one of the most popular spectacles in the world and some competitions, such as Formula 1, have more followers than many other sports. It is also the biggest moneymaker, involving a large number of companies, manufacturers, athletes, engineers and sponsors.

Engineers develop the latest technologies in engines, aerodynamics, suspension and tires to achieve maximum performance.

Ibarra lived a golden age of Ecuadorian motor racing with the remembered race of the 12 hours Malboro.