Three fierce competitors, two double-points races, and one coveted crown – The Lady Trophy battle is down to the wire heading into the Circuit Zolder Finals
- Three drivers enter Zolder with championship dreams: Visser, Happinessa, Davitidze
- The Playoffs conclude: Double points are on the line in the woods of Limburg
- One of the fast female drivers will be crowned the 2026 Lady Trophy Champion
The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season finale promises pure spectacle – not just for the overall championships, but across all special classifications. In the OPEN division, the Lady Trophy battle has turned into an absolute showstopper, with three fierce racers set to battle it out for championship glory. Following the dramatic Semi-Finals at Autodromo di Vallelunga, Dutch standout Beitske Visser leads the charge in 12th overall. The Team Bleekemolen driver has showcased undeniable raw speed, though mechanical gremlins have repeatedly kept her from unlocking her full potential. Hot on her heels are reigning Lady Trophy champion Happinessa and breakout rookie Mariam Davitidze. All three are chasing ultimate victory at the NASCAR Euro Series Finals at Circuit Zolder on October 17–18.
Beitske Visser: The Dutch talent has quickly proven to be one of the most versatile drivers in the paddock. Bringing extensive open-wheel and sports car experience to the table, the 31-year-old adapted immediately to the brute-force handling and raw power of 400-horsepower V8 EuroNASCAR machinery. With five Lady Trophy race victories already in the bag, the Dronten native leads the pack from 12th in the OPEN standings. Visser is not only gunning for class championship honors; she has her sights firmly set on cracking the overall top-10 to demonstrate her sheer racecraft in a heavy, analog touring car. To seal the deal and hoist the trophy, she will need two rock-solid drives in Belgium.
Happinessa: The German content creator enters as the defending Lady Trophy champion and is pulling out all the stops to keep the hardware in her hands. Teaming up with powerhouse outfit Hendriks Motorsport, the 36-year-old has maintained a steep learning curve. Sitting just 23 markers back, she remains squarely in the hunt. Happinessa knows she will need to step up her pace to outrun Visser, but her grit and track time could prove to be the ultimate trump card when the green flag waves in the woods of Limburg.
Mariam Davitidze: Despite her limited background in circuit racing, Davitidze took little time taming the beastly V8 machines. Piloting for Kolkhi GRT, the Georgian youngster has consistently flashed the speed needed to contend not only for maiden Lady Trophy triumphs, but also to battle the heavy hitters across the wider OPEN division. She trails Happinessa by 34 points and sits 57 behind the leader. With double points on the line throughout Finals weekend, a single Lady Trophy win could completely blow the championship chase wide open.
The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season will reach its fever pitch at Circuit Zolder on October 17–18. The fastest female drivers in the OPEN field are bound to steal the spotlight through two high-stakes, double-points feature races that will crown the class champion. Who will walk away with the 2026 Lady Trophy? We are about to find out!
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Nina Weinbrenner
