Ryan Vargas will be racing in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series for the full season in 2024 as the EuroNASCAR PRO driver of 3F Racing’s No. 30 Critical Path Security Camaro.
Ryan Vargas plans to make a sensational siwtch to the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series after 3F Racing announced that Vargas will be racing the No. 30 Critical Path Security Chevrolet Camaro for the full EuroNASCAR PRO season in 2024.
With more than 70 starts to his name in the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series, the 23-year old driver from La Mirada, California will challenge himself against the best drivers in European stock car racing after an impressive outing in the last two rounds of the 2023 season.
“3F Racing proudly announces its full-time participation in the highly anticipated 2024 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, featuring the No.30 Critical Path Security Chevrolet Camaro skillfully driven by our talented racer, Ryan Vargas, in the EuroNASCAR PRO division,” announced 3F.
“After the remarkable performance of Ryan Vargas in the 2023 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, competing in the EuroNASCAR PRO Division and securing two successful races, 3F Racing, in collaboration with our primary sponsor Critical Path Security, has decided to elevate the commitment to full-time participation, setting our sights on clinching the championship in the EuroNASCAR PRO division.”
Vargas’ outings in Oschersleben and Zolder left him impressed with not only the capabilities and driving experience provided by the EuroNASCAR stock cars, but also with the qualities of the teams and drivers that participated in the series.
These factors, coupled with the opportunities to increase his skill in road courses, motivated Vargas to go full-time in the series this year.
He’s set to become the first American to race full-time in EuroNASCAR since Julia Landauer, who ran a successful campaign with PK Carsport in 2020.
“Overall, the quality of the racing and being able to control how you perform over the weekend and not have it dictated by one team’s equipment versus another are the main reasons I’ll be back in 2024,” said Vargas to euronascar.com.
“Plus, as someone who has raced stock cars all my life, it’s so much fun to take something I already know and use it to go to new tracks and learn more behind the wheel on road courses.”
“My goals are to compete for top-5s, podiums and maybe have a shot at some wins. US NASCAR fans follow EuroNASCAR, even more so since I joined the series in 2023 with Critical Path as my partner.”
3F also revealed that the No. 30 Chevrolet will feature guest drivers from the Xfinity and Truck Series to fill the seat in the EuroNASCAR 2 division.
The team has yet to announce who’s going to partner Vargas, but they promised to “bring the authentic American lifestyle and the thrill of stock car racing closer to the European audience” with their EN2 competitors.
“To bridge the gap between European enthusiasts and the fervor of American stock car racing, 3F Racing will introduce guest starters into the EuroNASCAR 2 Division,” stated 3F in their official announcement.
“These guest starters, hailing from the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, aim to bring the authentic American lifestyle and the thrill of stock car racing closer to the European audience.”
“Stay tuned for the imminent announcement of our guest starters for the EuroNASCAR 2 Division, promising fans an electrifying season ahead that not only celebrates the spirit of racing but also fosters a meaningful cultural exchange, deepening the connection between Europe and the United States of America.”
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