The Santa Cruz do Sul Racetrack, in Rio Grande do Sul, hosts between April 10 and 12 the first stage of the 2026 NASCAR Brasil season. Located about 150 km from Porto Alegre, the circuit will be the stage not only for the championship opening but also for the debut of the category’s new car, the RISE26.
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Track activity begins on Friday (10), with the initial free practice sessions. On Saturday (11), drivers participate in another practice session and the qualifying session that defines the starting grid. On Sunday (12), the two races that mark the official start of the points battle for the season are scheduled.
One of the names confirmed on the grid is Witold Ramasauskas from São Paulo, who remains with the Team RC team for the second consecutive year. Since his debut in the category in 2023, the driver has shown rapid adaptation. In 2024, he achieved the runner-up spot in the Special Edition and secured the rookie of the year title. Now, in his fourth season in NASCAR Brasil, he aims for even more significant results throughout the championship.
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“I am well prepared and adapted to the team I fully trust. I want to run at the front from the start of the season, focused on seeking good results and victory to be in the title fight at the end of the season,” commented Ramasauskas.
The races will be broadcast live on ESPN, the Disney+ streaming service, and also on the official NASCAR Brasil YouTube channel.
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