OCTOBER 26, 1998
Argentine President promises to save race
At the moment Martin Salaberry, the owner of Deportes Motor, which runs the race, is trying to find alternative backing, with the help of Eduardo Ramirez, who is looking after the career of Esteban Tuero. If these attempts fail it is likely that Menem will put pressure on the Buenos Aires authorities to fund the race. He may even decide to use government money, although this would add to the enormous government deficit which Menem is trying to contain.