The Finals of the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season will begin at Circuit Zolder in Belgium on 17-18 October – From the schedule to the trackside attractions, the support program and the weather, we’ve summed up all you need to know
- The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series Finals will be held at Circuit Zolder in Belgium
- Plenty of racing but also family and US-style attractions set for the legendary event
- This is your definitive guide for the races at Circuit Zolder
The NASCAR Euro Series Finals will conclude the latest chapter of an exciting and action-packed NASCAR season in Europe. This colorful event at Circuit Zolder in Belgium will crown the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series champions in both the V8GP and OPEN categories through four double-points races, with two held for each championship. It is highly anticipated by fans and competitors alike, with thrilling door-to-door action from the roaring V8 engined machines, a vibrant support program, plenty of family-friendly entertainment options and the parade into Zolder’s city center on Thursday highlighting a thunderous event that will be a must watch for fans of pure racing.
Full weekend schedule: NASCAR action Thursday to Sunday (CEST)
Thursday – October 15
- 17:00 – 18:30: Parade In Town
Friday – October 16
- 09:10 – 09:40: Rookie Challenge Session 1
- 10:35 – 11:05: Rookie Challenge Session 2
- 11:25 – 11:55: Rookie Challenge Session 3
- 13:45 – 14:15: V8GP Practice 1
- 14:30 – 15:00: OPEN Practice 1
- 16:20 – 16:50: V8GP Practice 2
- 17:05 – 17:35: OPEN Practice 2
Saturday – October 17
- 09:40 – 09:50: V8GP – Qualifying 1
- 09:55 – 10:00: V8GP – Top 15 Qualifying 2 (two flying laps)
- 10:05 – 10:10: V8GP – Top 10 Superpole (two flying laps)
- 10:25 – 10:40: OPEN – Qualifying
- 10:45 – 10:50: OPEN – Top 10 Superpole (two flying laps)
- 13:00 – 13:30: V8GP grid walk and autograph session
- 13:45: Start of V8GP Race 1 (18 laps or 45 min + 1 lap)
- 17:00: Start of OPEN Race 1 (15 laps or 40 min + 1 lap)
Sunday – October 18
- 09:00 – 09:45: Pit Walk and autograph session
- 10:35: Start of OPEN Race 2 (15 laps or 45 min + 1 lap)
- 13:05 – 13:35: V8GP grid walk and autograph session
- 13:50: Start of V8GP Race 2 (18 laps or 45 min + 1 lap)
Support program and off-track entertainment
Beyond the on-track action, the Circuit Zolder is packed with entertainment for all ages.
Off-track entertainment:
- American car, bike and truck shows
- American Army Vehicles on track
On-track entertainment:
- Belcar Endurance Championship
- Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux
Weather forecast for Zolder, Belgium
The forecast for Zolder during race weekend looks promising:
- Thursday: Cloudy with a chance of rain and temperature highs of 16°C
- Friday: Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon rain and temperature highs of 16°C
- Saturday: Sunny with temperature highs of 15°C
- Sunday: Mostly sunny with temperature highs of 14°C
While rain will arrive for the Thursday parade and practice day on Friday, the sunny weather on Saturday and Sunday will provide the perfect condition for the drivers to push their machine to the limit in the decider races at the Finals.
Watch NASCAR Euro Series Live
If you can’t be at the track, you can still catch all of the action from home. Every qualifying session and race from the weekend is broadcast globally by multiple TV partners with expert commentary and behind-the-scenes content.
If your country is not listed, then NASCAR Euro Series will be broadcast live from DAZN and the EuroNASCAR YouTube channel.
Find out more: https://www.nascar.eu/watch/
Tickets and travel information
Tickets for the NASCAR GP Belgium are available for free through the venue’s official website. Grab your tickets from the link provided here to experience the Playoff Finals action firsthand: https://www.circuit-zolder.be/event/american-festival-nascar-finals/
Don’t Miss It
The NASCAR GP Belgium at Circuit Zolder is more than just a race – it’s an all-out celebration of motorsport, American culture, elite European racing and high-octane entertainment. Whether you’re a hardcore NASCAR fan or looking for a unique family day out, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Bart Dehaese
