Italy’s Autodromo Vallleunga will become the new home of EuroNASCAR Playoffs’ Semi-Finals round starting from the 2026 season.
The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season is set to have a significant shake-up to its schedule. After 2025 saw virtually zero changes to the calendar, the 2026 season features a returning double points Playoffs venue in Autodromo Vallelunga.
Vallelunga will act as the new home of EuroNASCAR’s Semi-Finals round as part of its new two-year contract with the series.
The Italian venue will replace Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, whose status for 2026 is yet to be known. It’s also the second track to be confirmed for next year, after Brands Hatch’s announcement earlier this month.
“Italy has always been a very special place for the NASCAR Euro Series and Vallelunga is a perfect stage for our racing festival,” said EuroNASCAR founder and CEO Jerome Galpin.
“We are very pleased to strengthen our partnership with the Autodrom Vallelunga and to return with a new date in September to stand in the Semi-Finals.”
“Fans can expect pure racing on track and unforgettable experiences off track, with the parade, attractions, and the incredible passion of Italian fans. This is exactly what makes our championship so unique.”
Vallelunga was previously featured in the Playoffs as the season finale round in 2021. Jacques Villeneuve won the event that year, sweeping both races in what turned out to be the Canadian’s last participation as an active EuroNASCAR competitor.
EuroNASCAR also announced that the parade at Campagnano di Roma will also return for 2026. The parade was absent for the 2025 NASCAR GP Italy for an undisclosed reason.
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