Forge your legacy: join the Lady Trophy in the OPEN division – Your path to professional racing and glory starts now
- The Lady Trophy provides an ideal platform for female drivers to compete in European motorsports
- Drivers can embrace the challenge of mastering a powerful vehicle and access unparalleled business and sponsorship opportunities
- There is a clear path to becoming a legend in NASCAR racing, with progression routes leading to PRO racing and American NASCAR
The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series proudly invites aspiring female racing drivers, offering an unparalleled platform for development, competition, and career advancement. This series is not just about racing; it’s about breaking barriers, building legacies, and providing a clear, cost-effective pathway to the highest echelons of professional motorsport, including the heart of American NASCAR.
At the core of the NASCAR Euro Series lies the most authentic and demanding race car in Europe. With a powerful 400-horsepower V8 engine and a precise sequential gearbox, these machines are purebred racers.
Crucially, they are entirely free of electronic aids like ABS or traction control. This deliberate design choice forces drivers to develop an exceptional level of raw car control and mechanical sympathy – skills that are increasingly rare in modern racing. For female drivers eager to prove their innate talent and master a truly challenging vehicle, there is no better classroom.
Within the highly competitive OPEN division, the NASCAR Euro Series proudly features the Lady Trophy. This dedicated classification is specifically designed to celebrate and elevate female talent, providing a distinct class where women drivers can battle head-to-head on track. It’s an environment built for fierce, respectful competition, showcasing the incredible skill and determination of female racers and providing a clear focus for their achievements within the wider series.
The NASCAR Euro Series offers unparalleled cost-effectiveness, providing more track time per investment than any other comparable series in Europe. The unique car-sharing model allows female talents to partner with an experienced PRO driver. This synergy offers invaluable mentorship, technical guidance, and data analysis throughout race weekends, accelerating skill development and strategic understanding. This isn’t just about driving; it’s about learning from the best to become the best.
Attracting sponsorship is vital, and the NASCAR Euro Series delivers an exceptional return on investment. With an annual trackside attendance exceeding 150,000 passionate fans and significant viewership across global TV and digital platforms, female drivers gain immense visibility. The open-paddock philosophy and interactive fan experiences ensure that every driver becomes an accessible hero, creating powerful branding opportunities for partners who champion diversity and excellence in motorsport.
Excelling in the Lady Trophy and the OPEN division opens direct doors to the PRO division, where female drivers can compete against Europe’s elite touring car racers. More significantly, the NASCAR Euro Series is the official and proven pathway to NASCAR in the United States.
Over 35 NASCAR Euro Series alumni have already taken the opportunity to race in America, with champions earning the prestigious honor of being celebrated at the NASCAR Awards in Charlotte and taking their place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. For female drivers with American dreams, this is the definitive launching pad. For more information, send an e-mail to: [email protected].
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Nina Weinbrenner
