The NASCAR Euro Series provides the perfect platform for all types of drivers to advance their careers – EuroNASCAR has established the two championships as the best touring car series in Europe
- The NASCAR Euro Series is the home for professional, young talented and gentleman drivers
- The platform offers races in front of tens of thousands of fans
- With a cost-effective system, EuroNASCAR provides racing for a reasonable budget
The stats do not lie: with 25,000 fans on average at the tracks in the 2024 NASCAR Euro Series season, EuroNASCAR is one of the most attractive racing series in Europe. The two championships – PRO and OPEN – are the home for professional drivers, young talents and gentleman drivers. In addition, the Rookie Challenge is the best way to prepare for a competitive season in a 400 hp V8 muscle car without any electronic driving aids. Interested drivers will also have the opportunity to test a car in the official Drivers Recruitment Test to earn scholarships and customized management solutions from TEAM FJ, the founder, owner and promoter of NASCAR in Europe.
Since its inception in 2009 and the official NASCAR sanctioning in 2012, the NASCAR Euro Series has grown each year to dominate the touring car scene in Europe. With a total of 13 races at seven of Europe’s most exciting tracks in 2024, EuroNASCAR attracted an average of 25,000 fans, with Brands Hatch becoming the highlight of the season’s calendar with an astonishing attendance of 49,500 NASCAR enthusiasts around the track. While the best European NASCAR drivers compete for glory in the PRO championship, young talents and gentleman drivers have found their home in the OPEN championship. EuroNASCAR offers drivers plenty of track time and exposure in powerful, fast, yet affordable race cars.
Fan engagement is one of the most important components of EuroNASCAR’s success! Fans can watch the teams work in the open paddock, join the starting grid during the popular Grid Walks, and celebrate the American festivals with the teams and drivers during the unique parades that bring the Chevrolets, Fords and Toyotas on public roads into the city centers surrounding the track. EuroNASCAR drivers are gladiators, battling it out in an incomparable car in front of passionate and engaged fans who also follow the series in the digital world. 132,000 followers across all platforms enjoy the latest news, photos, clips and action on social media.
The NASCAR Euro Series can be watched for free on YouTube and on the channels of numerous TV partners around the world. Extended and short highlights are also available on YouTube and broadcast in many countries with foreign commentators bringing the action directly into the living rooms of race fans. As a EuroNASCAR driver, you are a rock star, taming a beast with a roaring V8 engine that gives you goosebumps when the green flag drops. But there’s more to why the NASCAR Euro Series has become a driver favorite in the European racing world.
There are two separate championships: PRO and OPEN. Drivers still share a car to optimize the running costs for teams and make the program not only sustainable, but affordable. A seat in EuroNASCAR costs an average of 95,000 euros per season, but prices depend on many factors. A level playing field is also an important component, as the spec cars are all identical. Teams can only work on the setup of the car, but cannot buy development advantages. The tire rules are also a cost factor, as each driver only gets one set of Hoosier tires for qualifying and two races. Spare part prices are also comparatively low, keeping the sustainability of the series at a high level.
In summary, the NASCAR Euro Series provides a platform for every level of driver with its unique championship structure, a huge and passionate fan base that follows the series at the track and in digital media. The cost effectiveness helps teams and drivers create sustainable programs. As an official NASCAR series, the championships are recognized in the USA: winners are invited to the official NASCAR banquet in Charlotte and the PRO champion is inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. EuroNASCAR also offers unique career opportunities to join the three national NASCAR series in the USA and build a career in North America’s most dominant racing series. It’s time to join the NASCAR Euro Series and start your engine!
Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Matteo Carlin & Luigi Raspa
