Official entries are now open for the first 2027 NASCAR Recruitment Tests, taking place December 10-11, 2026, at the NASCAR Euro Series test track in France – Both emerging and experienced drivers will have the unique opportunity to test the pure racing V8 beasts with the opportunity to win financial scholarships to participate in the 2027 season.

• Date & Venue: December 10-11, 2026, at Circuits de Vendee, France
• The EuroNASCAR Machine: Pure 400-hp V8 touring cars with zero electronic aids
• To win: Financial scholarships and 2027 full-season career pathways

Blending the amazing heritage of premier American motorsport with the engineering refinement of elite European circuit racing, the NASCAR Euro Series today officially opened entries for its flagship 2027 NASCAR Recruitment Tests, which will take place on December 10–11, 2026 at the Circuits de Vendee in Fontenay-le-Comte – the official NASCAR Euro Series test track.

This high-profile program serves as the premier global talent accelerator, giving emerging prospects and seasoned competitors direct access to pure 400-horsepower V8 machines, championship-backed driver development, and an established pipeline to enter the 2027 NASCAR Euro Series season.

Premium Racing Meets Unmatched International Exposure and Opportunities

In a modern motorsport landscape driven by artificial driver aids and soaring barrier-to-entry costs, the NASCAR Euro Series delivers an authentic, driver-first environment that attracts blue-chip partners and – as of 2026 – about 200,000 of spectators across Europe’s most revered circuits.

• Pure Driving Dynamics: Unfiltered, 400-horsepower V8 mechanical power with zero electronic assists – establishing an uncompromised crucible where racecraft, physical endurance, and precision dictates your performance.
• Global Exposure & Commercial Alignment: Exceptional media outreach and trackside engagement that deliver the industry’s most competitive ROI for corporate partners and driver sponsors.
• Unique Career Trajectory: One of the best destinations in European racing, featuring a verified pathway to premier NASCAR competition in the United States and a legacy defining inclusion in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

“I strongly recommend the NASCAR Recruitment Program because it offers young and ambitious drivers a real opportunity to enter professional motorsport and prove their talent,” said the history-making three-time V8GP champion Vittorio Ghirelli. “NASCAR is not just about racing. It’s about learning racecraft, developing mental strength, competing in an incredibly challenging environment, and growing as a professional driver. What makes this program special is that it gives drivers from different racing backgrounds the opportunity to showcase their potential and become part of the NASCAR family. Speaking from my own experience, NASCAR has played a huge role in my career, pushing me to become a better driver, a stronger competitor, and ultimately a three-time European Champion. If you have the passion, determination, and hunger to succeed, this is an opportunity I would absolutely recommend.”

“The NASCAR Recruitment Test really made me fall in love with this car, and it’s surprisingly accessible to get behind the wheel of a real race car,” said Paul Jouffreau, the 2023 OPEN title winner and three-time champion in V8GP’s Junior Trophy. “It is amazing – with no electronic assists, a big V8 engine, and incredible cornering speed, it completely blew me away. Through the NASCAR Euro Series, I got connected with the right teams to make things happen. For me, this test was truly the start of the journey.”

“The NASCAR Recruitment Test was an incredible opportunity for me to get my first taste of a touring car and see if it was something that suited my driving style and that I could be quick in. Ultimately, the support that I received from the NASCAR Euro Series is what allowed me to race in the championship this year. If you’re an up-and-coming driver looking to race in NASCAR and make the jump up to touring cars, the NASCAR Drivers Recruitment Test is a fantastic place to start,” said Vinnie Meskelis, who joined V8GP with Team Bleekemolen in 2026 after graduating from the NRT.

Bespoke Evaluation Portfolios & Scholarship Allocations

Every driver evaluation is conducted under full championship governance, pairing on-track seat time with comprehensive analysis, private driver coaching from seasoned drivers, and executive career alignment meetings with organizers and partners. Standout candidates will be awarded direct financial scholarships and commercial advisory services toward their full-season 2027 campaign.

Here is the list of packages that NASCAR Euro Series provides for prospective entries of the NASCAR Recruitment Test:

Eligibility & Applications

The recruitment program welcomes entries across two strategic classifications:

• V8GP / V8Open: Open to proven drivers holding or eligible for an FIA International License, with a verified minimum 50% season budget allocation (€50,000) and no prior race starts in the championship.
• V8Challenge: Tailored for national license holders to compete in a time-attack regularity challenge, requiring a verified 50% season budget allocation (€15,000).

The world championship stage does not wait, and racing royalty is earned, never given. Step into the world of unfiltered adrenaline and drive the 400 horsepower beasts with no driving aids. Seize your moment under the international spotlight and claim your place among motorsport’s elite. This is your chance to become a NASCAR driver!

Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Bart Dehaese