Genz Fastest in NASCAR Brasil’s First Practice Session in Londrina

August 22, 2026

The sixth stage of the 2026 NASCAR Brasil Series season began with Vitor Genz at the top of the standings. The Full Time driver was the fastest in the first free practice held this Friday (21) at the Ayrton Senna International Raceway in Londrina, PR, clocking 1min25s434.

The gap to Jorge Martelli, second, was 0s469. Martelli posted 1min25s903, while his teammate Alfredinho Ibiapina appeared in third place, with 1min26s453. Cacá Bueno finished the session in fourth, at 1min26s828, and Felipe Tozzo completed the top five with 1min26s877.

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Genz é o mais rápido no primeiro treino da NASCAR Brasil em Londrina

In sequence, Gui Backes finished sixth, with 1min26s991. Tito Giaffone was seventh, at 1min27s206, followed by Victor Andrade, who registered 1min27s229. Tatiana Calderón finished ninth, with 1min27s297, while Juninho Berlanda closed the top 10, with 1min27s349.

With a limit of 18 laps, the first practice served to help the drivers begin adapting to Londrina’s circuit and to prepare the cars for the activities that will define the weekend’s starting order.

The schedule continues on Saturday (22), with the second free practice at 10:30 a.m. The qualifying takes place at 2:10 p.m. and, shortly after, at 2:48 p.m., the NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race will be contested, which defines the pole position for the stage.

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Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson

I'm Jake Thompson, a motorsport journalist born and raised in North Carolina, where NASCAR weekends were basically family holidays. I’ve been covering everything from Formula 1 to rally raids for over a decade, blending sharp analysis with a fan’s heart. For me, writing about racing isn’t just a job — it’s the best seat in the house.