A New Chapter for NASCAR in Europe
The NASCAR Euro Series is bringing the high‑octane world of American stock‑car racing to some of Europe’s most iconic Grand Prix‑style circuits, with a season that stretches from April through October and is broadcast live on SI TV.
The third round of the championship, known as the NASCAR GP UK, will take place at the historic Brands Hatch Indy Circuit in West Kingsdown, England, on the weekend of June 6‑7, offering fans a chance to see V8‑powered machines tackle a layout that blends classic British racing heritage with modern competition.
Saturday’s program kicks off with qualifying at 4 a.m. Eastern Time, followed by the first V8GP race for the series’ top‑tier professional drivers and the opening Open division race for amateur competitors. Sunday mirrors the schedule, featuring a second V8GP contest and a further Open race, again with qualifying starting before dawn.
The V8GP category, formerly branded as the NASCAR Euro Series PRO, is reserved for drivers who compete in fully professional line‑ups, piloting V8‑engine cars that meet the performance standards of European Grand Prix venues. In contrast, the Open division provides a platform for gentleman drivers and weekend racers to experience the same tracks in a less‑intensive format.
SI TV makes the action accessible to a wide audience, offering a free stream on a variety of FAST platforms including Roku, Amazon Prime Video, DIRECTV, Amazon Fire TV, Sling Freestream, Plex and LocalNow. Viewers can locate the channel within the sports tier of each service, ensuring that the races are available to anyone with an internet‑connected device.
After two thrilling weekends at Circuit Paul Ricard in France, Vittorio Ghirelli and Garrett Lowe sit atop the championship standings, having each claimed a victory in the V8GP series. Their closest rival, Paul Jouffreau, also impressed with a strong second‑place finish, setting the stage for a tightly contested battle as the tour moves onward.
What’s Next for the Series
With the season still in its early stages, teams and drivers are fine‑tuning setups and targeting the upcoming events as key opportunities to gain momentum. Fans can expect more high‑speed battles, close competition and the same free‑to‑watch experience that SI TV has become known for.