Hold onto your helmets! NASCAR is eyeing Brazil for a thrilling 2026 exhibition race.
- Officials from NASCAR and São Paulo recently had a key meeting to explore this possibility.
- The race would feature drivers from the U.S., expanding NASCAR’s international footprint.
- Brazil already has a NASCAR-sanctioned series, but a Cup Series race would be a first.
- This move could pave the way for more international NASCAR events in the future.
Buckle up, NASCAR fans! The beloved American motorsport may soon be revving its engines in São Paulo, Brazil. Officials from the sport have met with São Paulo’s governor and mayor to discuss hosting the 2026 Cup Series Clash event.
The proposed race would bring NASCAR Cup Series drivers from the U.S. to Brazil for the first time. While NASCAR already has a presence in Brazil with the Brasil Sprint Race series, this would mark a significant milestone.
NASCAR has long been interested in global expansion, with talks of races in Mexico, Montreal, and even Europe. However, the Brazil event seems the closest to becoming a reality.
The Brazil race would be an exhibition, known as the ‘Clash,’ making it easier to bypass existing rules that restrict points-paying races to the U.S. This could be a test run for future international races.
NASCAR already has a brief history of exhibition races in Japan and Australia. Introducing an event in South America would be a strategic move to attract global talent and viewership.
The recent meeting was exploratory, allowing Brazil to express formal interest in hosting. Whether it happens or not, an international race would certainly boost NASCAR’s global ambitions.
Whether the Brazil race happens or not, it could be a crucial step towards NASCAR’s international dreams.
Source: Planetf1
