NASCAR Euro Series confirmed Vittorio Ghirelli’s return to the Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivieres as part of the prize for his 2025 Championship. This will be the second NASCAR International opportunity offered to the two-time V8GP champion after his GP3R debut in 2025.
- Champion Vittorio Ghirelli invited to race the 2026 Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivieres on 7-9 August
- The Italian is due for his second appearance at GP3R
- NASCAR Euro Series and Festidrag.tv will support Ghirelli’s return to Canada
The NASCAR Euro Series continues to cement its status as an elite global launchpad for premier racing talent, officially announcing today that reigning V8GP Champion Vittorio Ghirelli will return to North America to compete in the legendary Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R) in the NASCAR Canada Series.
This prestigious international invitation is part of the NASCAR Euro Series Champion prize package – a program designed to elevate Europe’s finest competitors onto the biggest stages in world motorsport. Ghirelli’s entry is a direct product of his dominant championship-winning campaign in the 2025 season, utilizing the series’ elite ladder system to secure a high-profile seat on Canadian soil.
“We’re coming back to GP3R!” Ghirelli said. “Returning to GP3R is a fantastic opportunity to prove ourselves again. Last year we were up to speed already, but this year we’re preparing very well. We know the track, we know the circuit, we’re working with the team and we want to deliver a good result. See you at the GP3R!”
The drive represents a fierce determination to settle unfinished business. During his debut last year, the Italian phenom immediately unlocked front-running pace on the unforgiving street circuit. While matching the lap times of North America’s heavy hitters, a late-race issue cruelly denied him from a top result his speed deserved.
This year’s blockbuster return is made possible through an exclusive commercial partnership with Festidrag.tv, a powerhouse in Canadian motorsport promotion. This elite initiative is driven entirely as a NASCAR Euro Series program and its partners in Canada to showcase global driver development in international NASCAR championships. Ghirelli, a two-time champion of the most competitive touring car series on the planet, will be the star that opens the path for future talents to new opportunities across the Atlantic ocean.
“This is the DNA of the NASCAR Euro Series to promote its drivers and offer them the best possible racing opportunities,” said Jerome Galpin, President / CEO of the NASCAR Euro Series. “During the last 15 years, we supported over 40 drivers to race in North America at every level of NASCAR becoming one of the Series offering the best prizes and opportunities to its drivers. Vittorio is a great Champion who will for sure perfectly represent the series and our values.”
Established in 1967 and inspired by the glamorous streets of Monaco, the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres is the oldest and most revered street circuit in North America. Traversing through the iconic Porte Pacifique-Duplessis archway, this tight, 2,41-kilometer concrete canyon demands absolute precision. The GP3R boasts a legendary history, having served as the proving ground for motorsport royalty, including Canada’s best NASCAR drivers, who have been tackling the track since 2007.
For corporate partners and drivers alike, the NASCAR Euro Series represents the pinnacle of international career escalation. By consistently placing its champions into major North American grid spots, the series bridges the gap between European road racing mastery and premier global motorsport. Ghirelli’s return to GP3R stands as definitive proof that the road to the top of international racing runs directly through the NASCAR Euro Series.
Featured image by Festidrag.tv
