Race Weekend Nascar Valencia Spain 2024

Relive the excitement of the last weekend at the Nascar Fest with this spectacular summary!

ECOPOWER ADDITIVES IN NASCAR

The event left everyone speechless, with large doses of adrenaline and excitement in each of the corners. From Ecopower we would like to highlight the presence of the team 3F Racing of Nascar and the American driver Ryan Vargas in the VIP box Ecopower Additives .

The American pilot Ryan Vargas He shared first-hand the sensations of the race and, above all, the spectacular accident in which he was the protagonist. It was an honor to have him among us and listen to his experiences on the court. Along with him, other celebrities from the world of motorsport joined the experience, sharing unforgettable moments.

Ryan Vargas is more than just another young driver with dreams of reaching the top of the NASCAR ladder. Ryan began racing at age 11 in 2012 and proved to be a quick learner, winning dozens of races and championships in lower divisions. Now 23 years old, Vargas has become a household name in the sport of NASCAR. In 2018, Ryan was signed to the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program and competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East for Rev Racing , finishing 6th overall. Additionally, Ryan was selected to be part of the NASCAR Next Program . In the following years, Vargas made the jump to the NASCAR Xfinity Series and later the Truck Series , earning numerous top-20s and three top-10s in his young NASCAR career.

Ecopower Additives , together with its partner brands and MOTORFANDOM , received collaborators, friends and professionals from the sector in the VIP box. They all shared a passion for racing and the exciting world of American motorsports. The atmosphere was charged with emotion and camaraderie, making this event an unforgettable moment for all those present.

SATURDAY'S DAY

During the day on Saturday, the Italian driver Vittorio Ghirelli , team representative PK Carsport , took victory in the exciting first race of the season of the European NASCAR in it Ricardo Tormo Circuit of Valencia . In an unexpected turn, the German pilot Tobias Dauenhauer , who was leading the race until the final laps, was affected by a mechanical problem, thus losing the opportunity to take the win.

The podium was completed by Fabrizio Armetta secondly and Paul Jouffréau In third. The comeback of Jouffréau , who started from fifteenth position and advanced to third place, benefiting from a driver penalty Lucas Lasserre .

Before the start of the race, a minute of silence was observed in memory of one of the commissioners who recently died, José Manuel Domingo Company , with the participation of stewards, circuit staff, drivers and teams, along with their families.

THE SUNDAY DAY

The Dutch pilot Liam Hezemans took victory in the second race of the European NASCAR . The second place was taken Vittorio Ghirelli , who had won the race the previous day, while third place went to Tobias Dauenhauer .

The race began with a multiple incident just after the start, which caused a red flag. Sebastiaan Bleekemolen He left the track, hit the wall and collided with another driver. Fortunately, there was no significant damage to those involved and the race resumed without issue. Ghirelli led from the beginning, but Hezemans He managed to overcome it with nine laps remaining and maintained the first position until the end.

With these results, Ghirelli He became the first leader of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series .

In the category race Euronascar 2 , the Luxembourger Gil Linster , who started from pole, took the win, followed by Martin Doubek secondly and Patrick Schober In third.

THE EVENT

The atmosphere in the paddock was vibrant, with fans enjoying various activities, including free practice, qualifying, superpole and racing of each category. Furthermore, they had the opportunity to obtain drivers autographs and meet them personally in the starting grid , as well as exploring the merchandising stores and enjoy food and drink in the food trucks .