The official European NASCAR championship will visit six countries across the continent to deliver the best Pure Racing show in Europe – The NASCAR Euro Series will return to France with a great event at the Circuit Paul Ricard

• In 2026 the NASCAR Euro Series will bring Pure Racing action to six European countries
• NASCAR will return to France on May 22–24 at the iconic Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet
• Fans to enjoy unprecedented access to teams, drivers and American-themed events throughout the season

The NASCAR Euro Series has officially unveiled its 2026 championship calendar, featuring six events across six European countries and a much-anticipated return to France. The new season will showcase the unique mix of wheel-to-wheel racing, open paddocks, and family-friendly entertainment that define the spirit of Pure Racing and made the NASCAR Euro Series famous.

The 2026 season will kick off in Spain on April 16-19, with pre-season testing and the opening round taking place at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. From there, the series will head to France on May 22–24 for the NASCAR GP France at the legendary Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet – marking the championship’s first visit to France since 2018. The event, taking place alongside the second round of the FFSA French Racing Truck Championship, promises to be a highlight of the year, bringing the best racing show to some of the most passionate fans in Europe.

Fans across Europe will then enjoy the high-adrenaline action of the NASCAR GP UK at Brands Hatch on June 5–7, one of the most popular events on the calendar and a staple of the British motorsport summer. After the summer break, the championship will resume in Central Europe with the NASCAR GP Czech Republic at Autodrom Most on August 28–30, where passionate fans and close battles have made the event a true fan favorite.

The Playoffs, awarding double points, will once again decide the titles in spectacular fashion. The first leg will take place in Italy at the Autodromo di Vallelunga on September 18–20 – a new position for the Italian venue – before the grand finale at Circuit Zolder in Belgium on October 16–18, where the champions of 2026 will be crowned.

“Our 2026 calendar once again reflects what makes the NASCAR Euro Series so special: the diversity of our venues, the quality of our racing, and the passion of our fans,” said Jerome Galpin, NASCAR Euro Series President and CEO. “We are thrilled to bring NASCAR back to France and to continue sharing the Pure Racing experience across Europe, where fans can get closer to the action, the teams, and the drivers like nowhere else.”

“After eleven years away from France, NASCAR is making a major comeback, setting up for the first time at the Circuit Paul Ricard for Le Castellet Truck Grand Prix,” said organizers Wheels Racing. “As a reminder, the last collaboration between these two competitions dates back to 2014 during the 24 Hours truck race in Le Mans. One thing is certain: when NASCAR meets the FFSA French Truck Championship, it’s far more than just a competition — it’s a true American-style show, where power, adrenaline, passion, and spectacle come together to thrill the crowd.”

The NASCAR Euro Series continues to be a unique gateway between European and American racing, offering fans a full-immersion motorsport experience and drivers an authentic path to compete in NASCAR around the world.

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2026 NASCAR Euro Series Calendar

Regular Season:

• Prologue Tests Spain – Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia – April 16
• NASCAR GP Spain Race 1 – Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia – April 18
• NASCAR GP Spain Race 2 – Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia – April 19
• NASCAR GP France Race 1 – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet – May 23
• NASCAR GP France Race 2 – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet – May 24
• NASCAR GP UK Race 1 – Brands Hatch, Indy Circuit, West Kingsdown – June 6
• NASCAR GP UK Race 2 – Brands Hatch, Indy Circuit, West Kingsdown – June 7
• NASCAR GP Czech Republic Race 1 – Autodrom Most, Most – August 29
• NASCAR GP Czech Republic Race 2 – Autodrom Most, Most – August 30

Playoffs (Double Points):

• NASCAR GP Italy Semi Final 1 – Autodromo di Vallelunga, Rome – September 19
• NASCAR GP Italy Semi Final 2 – Autodromo di Vallelunga, Rome – September 20
• NASCAR Euro Final 1 Belgium – Circuit Zolder, Heusden-Zolder – October 17
• NASCAR Euro Final 2 Belgium – Circuit Zolder, Heusden-Zolder – October 18

For more information on the 2026 season, visit www.nascar.eu and follow the EuroNASCAR social media profiles on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and Linkedin.

Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Daniel Pflug