Georgian team Kolkhi GRT completes historic test at Rustavi International Motorpark – Davit Kajaia and Mariam Davitidze share driving duties while NASCAR Euro Series executive visit the country
- A NASCAR Euro Series car took to the track in Georgia for the first time at Rustavi International Motorpark
- The team is set to field the #8 Chevrolet Camaro for Davit Kajaia and Mariam Davitidze
- Championship leadership meets Georgian Minister of Sport to discuss motorsport development
The NASCAR Euro Series continues to expand its international footprint with a landmark visit to Georgia in mid-March, highlighted by the first-ever laps of a EuroNASCAR car at the Rustavi International Motorpark. A maiden test for Georgia’s first ever racing team Kolkhi GRT at the track located just 20 kilometers from the Georgian capital Tbilisi, served as a major breakthrough to create an exciting path for the country’s passionate young talents to reach success in the global stage.
The car, fielded by the newly formed Kolkhi Georgian Racing Team hit the track with two Georgian drivers at the wheel: Davit Kajaia and Mariam Davitidze. The pair is set to share driving duties in the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season in PRO and OPEN respectively, bringing Georgian representation to the grid and underlining the series’ commitment to providing opportunities for emerging talents from across Europe and beyond. Kajaia, who debuted in 2025, is the reigning Challenger Trophy champion, while Davitidze impressed on her outings in the FIA Motorsport Games.
“We are preparing for the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series and I’m happy to be part of this series again,” said Kajaia. “We are a new team, a Georgian team, and we will do our best. I hope that everything will be okay!”
“It’s my first time testing with this car and I love it!” expressed Davitidze. “It’s very fun and I’m getting to know it better with the test. I really hope I will be able to climb onto the top step of the podium and I hope I win the Lady Trophy, which I’m aiming for this year.”
The visit also provided an opportunity to strengthen ties with local institutions and stakeholders. NASCAR Euro Series President Jerome Galpin and Vice President Anne Galpin met with the Georgian Minister of Sport, Shalva Gogoladze, during a meeting held at the Ministry of Sport. Irakli Medzmariashvili and Georgian Automobile Sport Federation President Sandro Lomadze also attended the discussions, which focused on the development of motorsport in Georgia and the opportunities created by the arrival of the NASCAR Euro Series.
The test at Rustavi and the creation of Kolkhi Georgian Racing Team represent another step forward in the growth of the NASCAR Euro Series, reinforcing its position as one of the most accessible and internationally diverse touring car championships. With new countries joining the grid and new talents stepping up to the challenge, the championship continues to build a truly pan-European platform driven by its Pure Racing DNA.
Featured image by Kolkhi GRT
