The final curtain rises at Autodrom Most
The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series makes its grand return to Autodrom Most for the season‑ending round, a venue that has become synonymous with high‑octane European racing. Over 40,000 spectators are expected to fill the stands, drawn not only by the promise of close competition but also by a weekend of American‑themed attractions that blend motorsport thrills with family entertainment.
For the drivers, the weekend carries a unique mathematical twist: each competitor will discard their single worst result from the eight‑race campaign before the points are tallied, a rule that can dramatically reshape the standings and inject an extra layer of strategy into every lap.
Championship math and the points reset
The points reset adds a strategic dimension, as teams and drivers plan which races to protect and which to sacrifice, knowing that a single poor performance could drop them from title contention.
Drivers eyeing the title crown
Vittorio Ghirelli, the reigning V8GP champion, arrives with a clear objective: maximize his point haul and clinch the championship crown. Closely trailing him, Jordan O’Brien sits 32 points behind, while Garrett Lowe, the current Junior Trophy leader, and Paul Jouffreau, a former OPEN champion, loom as credible threats.
Thomas Krasonis, the defending OPEN titleholder, is chasing a historic double — aiming to become the first driver to capture the V8GP championship after securing the OPEN crown. His pursuit adds another narrative thread to a field that also includes Thomas Toffel, who currently leads the OPEN battle by a narrow two‑point margin over Gil Linster, both eager to etch their names on the championship ledger.
Endurance and rookie battles
The Endurance Teams Championship adopts a rally‑style format, with squads accumulating laps across the weekend. PK Carsport presently tops the standings, but the competition remains fluid as Hendrick’s Motorsport, CAAL Racing, Team Bleekemolen, Rette Jones Racing and THT by Race Art Technology jostle for position.
In the Rookie Challenge, a tight contest is unfolding among emerging talents such as Sandro Kajaia, Yann Cristovao, Jacob Perry and others, each vying for a breakout performance that could signal a promising future in the series.
A weekend of racing and family fun
Beyond the on‑track action, the event showcases a blend of technical racing and off‑track festivities, reinforcing the series’ commitment to growing its fan base across Europe and beyond.