Jerome and Anne Galpin meet Rousseau Metal and Festidrag.tv to pave the way for a major international racing opportunity
- Vittorio Ghirelli to race in the NASCAR Canada Series at GP3R thanks to his points lead after Brands Hatch
- Jerome and Anne Galpin visited Canada and met with Rousseau Metal, key supporter of the international effort
- NASCAR Euro Series continues to offer drivers the best and most cost-effective path to global NASCAR opportunities
In preparation for Vittorio Ghirelli’s debut in the NASCAR Canada Series debut at the iconic Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R), NASCAR Euro Series President Jerome Galpin and Vice President Anne Galpin traveled to Canada to lay the groundwork for the historic appearance. The visit underlined the championship’s continued commitment to providing its drivers with elite international career opportunities within the NASCAR framework.
The 2024 EuroNASCAR Champion and current 2025 points leader following the NASCAR GP UK at Brands Hatch, Ghirelli earned the opportunity to compete at GP3R thanks to his strong first half of the season. He will be supported by Rousseau Metal, a leading Canadian manufacturer of premium-quality storage solutions, and Festidrag.tv, both key partners in this cross-continental collaboration.
During their trip, Jerome and Anne Galpin together with Festidrag.tv’s Martin D’Anjou visited Rousseau Metal’s headquarters, where they met with Mélissa Barrette, Marketing Manager, and Randy Peardon, Director of Canadian Sales and Business Development. The visit served as an important step in building relationships and aligning visions for Ghirelli’s program in Trois-Rivières.
“We are very pleased to have visited Rousseau and to have met such passionate and professional people,” said Jerome Galpin. “We were truly impressed by the company and their values, and we’re proud to count them among our partners for this initiative. This is another perfect example of how the NASCAR Euro Series continues to create real career opportunities for its drivers. Every racer who dreams of competing in NASCAR should consider the NASCAR Euro Series as the most competitive and the most cost-effective way to open those doors.”
As for Rousseau, this bold Canada-Europe partnership reflects their active role in supporting motorsports while showcasing talent. “We are grateful to GP3R, Festidrag, and NASCAR Europe for this opportunity. We’ve been involved in the GP3R for several years now, notably through Les 60 Tours Rousseau Métal,” said Barrette. “We’re always excited to continue this tradition, and it’s always a pleasure to award a high-quality special edition toolbox, made by our teams in Quebec, to the winner- who knows, it might even make its way back to Europe with Ghirelli this year!”
The initiative further highlights how the NASCAR Euro Series stands as a proven launchpad for global motorsport careers — offering the visibility, performance, and connections needed to reach the next level.
The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières will take place on August 8–10, bringing thousands of passionate fans to the streets of one of North America’s most iconic temporary circuits. Ghirelli will represent the NASCAR Euro Series on Canadian soil with strong backing and a clear goal: to make an impact on the international NASCAR stage.
Meanwhile, the NASCAR Euro Series will return to action on August 30–31 at the NASCAR GP Czech Republic at Autodrom Most, as the championship heads into the final stretch of the season.
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series
