With vendors selling NASCAR merchandise as far as the eye could see alongside the crowded roads leading into São Paulo, Brazil’s world-famous Interlagos racing circuit this August, Daniel Suárez knew it was going to be a significant day – for him as a competitor, for the tens of thousands of international fans eager for a day of stock car racing, and for NASCAR in general. (more…)
Whelen EuroSeries
Why NASCAR Europe has Switched to a Sequential Gearbox
The NASCAR Euro Series has flown the flag for American stock car racing on the eastern flank of the Atlantic since 2009.
It has used the same chassis, built by series promoter Team FJ, since the beginning. Around that reliable and no-frills base, the organisers have established a cost-effective and popular formula that simulates the loud, rough and tumble NASCAR brand of racing for an audience that otherwise wouldn’t get to see this breed of car in competition. (more…)
Grass Roots Racers Are Duly Honored At NASCAR Awards Ceremony
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—It was a celebration of the roots of racing.
As NASCAR president Steve Phelps put it in introducing Thursday night’s NASCAR Regional and International Awards at the Charlotte Convention Center, “Grass roots racing is at the core of what we do as a sport.” (more…)
Lanza on Podium of the 2024 EuroNASCAR Challenger Trophy
The 2024 EuroNASCAR season has come to an end in Belgium, with the Italian driver playing a leading role in the Trophy right up to the final race
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Zolder, Belgium – A 12-race journey, continuous twists and turns, and a truly thrilling finale: this is how we can summarize Max Lanza’s assault on the Challenger Trophy of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. The Rome-native driver fought like a lion until the last lap of the last race, defying the odds with extraordinary determination and grit. In the end, just 3 points – out of 340 for the winner – separated Lanza from the 2024 title, leaving him in third place in a season that was nonetheless very positive. (more…)
Max Lanza Will Chase the Challenger Trophy Title in the Zolder Finals
Oschersleben, Germania – It was a challenging weekend for Max Lanza in Germany, stage of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series SemiFinals. The Roman driver responded to difficult qualifying by securing a podium finish in the Challenger Trophy in Race 1, but in the second race he was forced to stop after just a few meters. His chances of winning the category title remain intact, with 13 points to recover and a total of 172 up for grabs! (more…)
Max Lanza is the EuroNASCAR Regular Season Challenger Trophy Winner
Most, Czech Republic – A masterpiece by Max Lanza in the Czech Republic, with a victory and a second place, puts him at the top of the Challenger Trophy at the end of the EuroNASCAR regular season. The Roman driver enters the Playoffs of the American-derived series with a solid 18-point lead, a useful margin to manage the last four double-points races effectively. (more…)
Max Lanza Returns in the EuroNASCAR Pro Series in 2024
Rome, Italy – Max Lanza is ready for his third EuroNASCAR PRO season, confirming his presence at the wheel of the #88 Avangarde Group Chevrolet Camaro fielded by CAAL Racing, reigning EuroNASCAR PRO Driver champion.
Lanza and Benedetti Start the 2023 EuroNASCAR Season on Podium
Valencia, Spain – The 2023 season of the Chevrolet Camaro #88 run by Max Lanza and Roberto Benedetti started with two class podiums in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series trophies. From the very first practice session, the two Italian drivers were protagonist of the EuroNASCAR Pro Challenger Trophy and EuroNASCAR 2 Legend Trophy, grabbing one class podium each in the races held by Valencia circuit. (more…)
Arianna Casoli And Speedhouse Again Side By Side On The #14 Camaro For The 2023 EuroNASCAR Season
Reggio Emilia, Italy – Three Lady Trophy titles, 32 race wins in the special classification, one Legend Trophy title, seven years in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series: Arianna Casoli is the most successful female driver in the history of the series. The Italian’s journey will continue in the 2023 EuroNASCAR 2 season as the Reggio Emilia native is set to return behind the wheel of the #14 Ford Mustang fielded by Speedhouse Racing.
Avangarde Group and Wakala Main Sponsors for the 2023 EuroNASCAR Season of Max Lanza
Rome, Italy – A big news awaits the 2023 season of Max Lanza. The Italian veteran will face his second year in the PRO Division of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series at the wheel of his #88 Camaro fielded by CAAL Racing and supported by two main sponsors that will take turn during the season: Avangarde Group and Wakala. (more…)