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Claudio Cappelli returns to Academy / Caffi Motorsport to do double duty

Claudio Cappelli returns to EuroNASCAR to race in PRO and OPEN – The Italian will again compete for Academy / Caffi Motorsport in the #5 Ford Mustang

  • Claudio Cappelli returns to Academy / Caffi Motorsports
  • The Italian will compete in both PRO and OPEN
  • He will drive the #5 Ford Mustang to defend his Legend Trophy title

One of the most popular drivers on the NASCAR Euro Series grid will return for the 2025 season. Claudio Cappelli has extended his contract with Academy / Caffi Motorsport and will compete in both the PRO and OPEN series. The Italian won the Legend Trophy in OPEN in a dramatic final at Circuit Zolder and took three race wins at Oschersleben and Zolder. The roof maker from Robecco d’Oglio wants to take the next step and also fight for top-10 finishes in the PRO, where the elite of European NASCAR racing compete for the title.

Bart Dehaese Claudio Remigio Cappelli Practice Zolder 2024
Credits: NASCAR Euro Series / Bart Dehaese

The gentleman driver is maximising his preparation ahead of the season opener at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia on 12-13 April and will also take part in the Driver Recruitment Test at the Cremona Circuit in Italy on 4-5 February. “I am happy to be able to continue this project that we started last year. We have shown with Academy / Caffi Motorsport that we are able to be very competitive and get strong results. This season will be a tough challenge for me as I will be competing in both the PRO and OPEN series. I will prepare as well as I can and spend a lot of time in the car to get used to the new gearbox. My goal is to achieve strong results again with Academy / Caffi Motorsport.”

Co-owner Federico Monti is delighted to have Cappelli back on the grid for the 2025 season. “We are ready for a new chapter of this adventure and we are happy to confirm that Claudio Cappelli will race for Academy / Caffi Motorsport in both categories. It’s a demonstration of the driver’s trust in the team and we are confident that together we can achieve great results. Academy / Caffi Motorsport will again have great support as the friendship with Alex Caffi has always been a key factor for the team.” Cappelli will certainly be looking to defend the Legend Trophy title he won against Melvin de Groot in the 2024 season.

Nina Weinbrenner Claudio Remigio Cappelli Thumbs Up Zolder 2024
Credits: NASCAR Euro Series / Nina Weinbrenner

With a wealth of experience and the momentum of three race wins under his belt, Cappelli will be looking to raise his game and make his mark in both the PRO and OPEN. The man with the famous beard is not only a strong contender but also a fan favourite due to his interaction with the fans. One of the coolest stories of 2024 was the grid walk in Germany, where fans were allowed to sign the bonnet of Cappelli’s car. This meant that all the fans could be seen in Victory Lane at Oschersleben during his first EuroNASCAR race. Follow Cappelli’s steps live on EuroNASCAR’s official YouTube channel, the source for all qualifying and race coverage of the 2025 season.

Featured image by NASCAR Euro Series / Bart Dehaese