NASCAR will return to France at Le Castellet in 2026

This is a comeback that will please French fans of NASCARThe NASCAR Euro Series returns to France in 2026. The event will take place on May 23 and 24 at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet, alongside the FFSA French Truck Championship.

This edition will be part of the official 2026 NASCAR Euro Series calendar, which will cross six European countries. “We are delighted to bring NASCAR back to France and to continue sharing the Pure Racing experience across Europe, and especially at Circuit Paul Ricard where fans will be closer to the action, the teams and the drivers than anywhere else,” said Jérôme Galpin, President and CEO of NASCAR Euro Series.

“After an eleven-year absence from France, NASCAR is making its grand return and will be racing for the first time at Circuit Paul Ricard for the Castellet Truck Grand Prix. As a reminder, the last time these two series collaborated was in 2014 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Truck Race. One thing is certain: when NASCAR meets the FFSA French Truck Championship, it’s much more than just a competition; it’s a true American-style show where power, adrenaline, passion, and spectacle combine to thrill the audience,” added Circuit Paul Ricard and Wheels Racing in a press release.