Claudio Cappelli leads the Challenger Trophy for elite amateurs in the NASCAR Euro Series PRO division –The Italian may have a comfortable lead, but anything can happen at the Finals in Belgium
- Claudio Cappelli leads the Challenger Trophy ahead of the Finals at Circuit Zolder
- The Italian has a comfortable lead but the Playoffs are known for its twists and turns
- The 2025 NASCAR Euro Series season offers a strong field of elite amateurs
The 2025 NASCAR Euro Series PRO season is set for a thrilling showdown at the Finals at Circuit Zolder in Belgium on October 11-12. The elite amateur drivers will battle for the coveted Challenger Trophy, with Academy / Alex Caffi Motorsport’s Claudio Cappelli leading the charge. The Italian, currently tenth overall, holds a comfortable lead as he eyes the crown. However, the fan-favorite driver known for his infamous beard will need a strong performance in the challenging Limburg woods to secure the championship.
The roof is on fire for the roofer as he holds a commanding 46-point lead over Team Georgia’s Davit Kajaia. With a massive 176 points still up for grabs at the double-points NASCAR Euro Series Finals, Cappelli needs to keep the pedal to the metal to clinch his career-first Challenger Trophy win. With three class wins already under his belt in the 2025 season, the Italian ace is clearly the one to beat. However, in the heat of the European NASCAR Playoffs, anything can happen!
Sitting 33 points behind Kajaia, Thomas Toffel holds down third in the Challenger Trophy standings with Kenko Miura and Max Lanza rounding out the top-5. Federico Monti and Giovanni Federico complete the full list of elite amateur drivers battling it out in the NASCAR Euro Series PRO championship, home to Europe’s best NASCAR drivers. Who will hoist the trophy in the 2025 season? One thing is certain: a new champion’s name will be etched into the record books.
The 2025 NASCAR Euro Series season culminates in an electrifying finale at Circuit Zolder, a major draw for racing fans across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and beyond. This thrilling weekend promises high-octane action as champions and class winners are crowned. For those unable to attend, all qualifying sessions and races will be broadcast live on EuroNASCAR’s YouTube channel and numerous TV networks worldwide.
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Adrian Sausemuth
