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NASCAR: First oval race in Europe this week end

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Khatir Soltani
For the first time, a NASCAR series race will be presented on a oval track in Europe, with the Euro Racecars in Tours, on a track that will be specially built for the event.

600 meters long and 30 meters wide, the Tours Speedway will be surrounded by FIA-homologated walls. The Euro Racecars drivers will be back, among them Ander Villarino, Romain Thievin, and Javier Villa, who lead the provisional championship classification.

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Some other racing drivers will join the event, as WTCC three-time champion Yvan Muller will also take part to the race, alongside reigning champion Eric Helary, who will be back at the wheel this week end.

NASCAR officials will also be present in Tours, for this great premiers, that will be organized during the traditional Country Bike and Rock Festival that takes place every year in Tours.


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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