CAAL Racing confirmed the return of Max Lanza and Roberto Benedetti for the 2025 NASCAR Euro Series season – Both drivers aim to win their respective special class
- CAAL Racing confirmed Max Lanza and Roberto Benedetti for 2025
- Lanza strives to win the Challenger Trophy in PRO
- Benedetti has his eyes set on the Legend Trophy in OPEN
Gentleman drivers are the core of amateur and semi-professional motorsports. CAAL Racing fields a car with two of Italy’s finest drivers on the NASCAR Euro Series grid and is aiming for great success. Max Lanza will return to the #88 Chevrolet Camaro to chase the Challenger Trophy in the PRO division, while Roberto Benedetti will look to win the Legend Trophy in the OPEN category. The Italian powerhouse unveiled the newly designed car at a release party in Rome, Italy. The presentation was held at the stunning Appia Antica Park in front of over a hundred VIP guests, friends and sponsors.
Lanza joined the NASCAR Euro Series in 2018, and has competed in numerous races in both divisions since his debut. In 2024, the 40-year-old almost won the Challenger Trophy, finishing just three points behind Dario Caso. He has a total of six career class wins and his goal is to bring the big trophy home to Rome. “I’m ready to fight for the Challenger Trophy again and finish in the top 10 overall,” he said. “Last year it was painful to lose the title so close, but this year I am determined to leave no stone unturned and give my best in every race. The goal is clear: to win.”
Benedetti was injured in a crash at Brands Hatch in 2024, but has worked hard to come back stronger. The Italian raced in the championship for the first time in 2015 and is eager to make his mark in the 2025 season. The 50-year-old wants both, winning the Legend Trophy for drivers aged 45 and over and a shot at the OPEN title. “2024 was a complicated year for me because of the injury, but now I’m ready to recover and come back stronger than ever,” he said. “My goal is to fight for the overall title in the OPEN division and to grab the Legend title, a goal that motivates me a lot.”
Luca Canneori, Team Manager of CAAL Racing, is happy to have his two Roman gladiators back on his roster: “We are happy to continue working with Max and Roberto, two drivers who have shown talent, determination and a great passion for this sport. We are preparing a very competitive car for this season and we are very motivated to bring home these two trophies. The team is ready and we can’t wait to start this new adventure together.”
The 2025 season kicks off April 12-13 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. Watch all races and qualifying sessions live on EuroNASCAR’s YouTube channel and on numerous television networks around the world. Keep an eye out for the #88 Chevrolet driven by two of the most eloquent, humble, yet determined gentleman drivers on the NASCAR Euro Series grid.
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Nina Weinbrenner
