NASCAR Euro Series V8GP title contender Thomas Krasonis will close his 2026 campaign with his NASCAR Brasil Series debut – The Greek will be racing for AMattheis Vogel in the two Playoff rounds at Chapeco and Brasilia
- Thomas Krasonis enters the NASCAR Brasil Series Playoffs action
- The Greek will make his debut at Chapeco on 31 October-1 November
- Krasonis becomes the latest NASCAR Euro Series driver to experience unique opportunities on the other side of the Atlantic
While plenty of NASCAR Euro Series drivers are taking their time to enjoy the post-season break, Thomas Krasonis is still keeping the pedal to the metal. Krasonis is undertaking an exciting challenge to end his 2026 season, as the Greek is due to make his NASCAR Brasil Series debut in the two Playoff rounds at Chapeco on 31 October-1 November and Brasilia on 28-29 November for AMattheis Vogel, one of the Brazilian championship’s powerhouse teams. The PK Carsport V8GP star will therefore follow the footsteps of his teammate Vittorio Ghirelli, who impressed the Canadian public when he competed in NASCAR Canada Series’ crown jewel event at Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres.
The Athens native is one of the leading youngsters in V8GP and was in the hunt for both the overall title and the Junior Trophy from the start of the season in Spain to the Finals in Belgium. Four podium finishes and three Junior Trophy wins demonstrated his potential among the elites and with three pole positions, Krasonis was awarded with a special watch from Strom Watches as the driver with the most Stromwatches.com Pole Awards.
Joining a team on the caliber of AMattheis Vogel, who has two prime Playoff contenders on their team with Gabriel Casagrande and Nicolas Costa, proved that Krasonis’ talents has been recognized by other championships within the NASCAR family. It is a statement moment for the NASCAR Euro Series, who are committed to its goal of creating their talents with opportunities to compete against the best NASCAR drivers on the other side of the Atlantic.
“I’m very happy that I get to keep racing this year since I really believe I have more to give. After a huge effort for the V8GP title fight where I had a lot of unlucky moments, I want to take this opportunity and enjoy two racing weekends without points pressure and just have fun. I want to thank AMattheis Vogel for this opportunity as well as my sponsor Costamare Shipping,” stated the Greek superstar, who will celebrate his 25th birthday just two days before his NASCAR Brasil debut.
Fans of NASCAR racing in Europe will be able to cheer on Krasonis from NASCAR Brasil Series’ official YouTube channel, which will broadcast all Playoffs races from Chapeco and Brasilia to fans worldwide.
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Nina Weinbrenner
