The NASCAR Brasil Series makes its debut in the western region of Santa Catarina between October 30 and November 1, hosting the eighth round of the 2026 season. The Chapecó International Raceway “Márcio Vaccaro” welcomes the category for the first time during a weekend that also marks the complex’s inauguration and the start of the Playoffs.
Track activities begin on Friday (the 30th), with the shakedown at 3:45 PM and the Challenge extra practice at 4:15 PM. The first free practice session will be divided among the teams, with the first session at 5:00 PM and the second at 5:35 PM.
On Saturday (31st), the drivers return to the track for the second free practice. The A. Mattheis, Pole, and Cavaleiro teams take the track at 4:45 PM, while RC and Full Time participate in the session at 5:20 PM.
The qualifying takes place on Sunday (November 1st), at 7:30 AM, with three laps per car. The first race is scheduled for 9:00 AM, lasting 23 minutes plus one lap.
The two following races will be held in the afternoon. The second race starts at 2:05 PM, while the third is scheduled to start at 2:31 PM, after a mandatory pit stop.
The round will be held on an oval measuring 1,452 meters in length, featuring two turns and running clockwise. In addition to the NASCAR Brasil Series, the Chapecó event will also include the Be8 BeVant Copa Truck and the Hyundai HB20 Cup.
After visiting Santa Catarina, the season will conclude on November 29 in Brasília with the Grand Final.
