Cavaleiro Sports speeds towards another star-studded weekend in Brazilian motorsport. The team will be in action at the Zilmar Beux International Circuit in Cascavel (PR), the venue for the second round of the NASCAR Brasil Series and the third round of the Copa Truck Be8 BeVant in an intense schedule promising more than 30 hours of track activities from Friday to Sunday.
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The traditional Paraná track, known for its fast and challenging layout, will be the setting for one of the most anticipated events of the season. In NASCAR Brasil, the highlight is the sunset-format race on Saturday, held during the dusk in Cascavel, a condition that increases the challenge for drivers and teams due to the changing light and temperature throughout the race.
Cavaleiro Sports arrives motivated for the round after a promising start to the 2026 NASCAR Brasil season. The team officially debuted in the category this year, precisely in the first season of the new generation RISE 26 car, a model that brought important technical advances to the category, including a new chassis, weight reduction, increased power, and a revamped aerodynamic package. Additionally, they come from a victorious round in Stock Car at Interlagos, where starting from pole position, Gui Salas won from start to finish.
On the NASCAR Brasil grid, the team will feature experienced and prominent names in national motorsport. Arthur Gama currently holds fourth place in the championship with 23 points after the opening round in Santa Cruz do Sul. Galid Osman is right behind in sixth, while former F1 driver Ricardo Zonta is also seeking a comeback in the championship after showing speed in the initial round. Denis Navarro completes the Cavaleiro Sports team for the Paraná weekend.
In addition to their own operation, Cavaleiro’s technical structure is also present in car #90 of the Cavaleiro Sports by Pole Motorsport partnership, driven by Ricardo Maurício and Alex Seid.
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Cascavel also marks another important round of the Copa Truck, the main truck racing category in Latin America, with Paraná native Thaline Chicoski aiming to shine “at home” in the two races held on Sunday. The weekend will also feature pit visits, grid walks, and promotional activities with the public.
NASCAR Brasil is experiencing a historic season in 2026. Besides the arrival of the new RISE 26 car, the championship also debuted a new playoff system inspired by the American NASCAR Cup Series. The competition will have nine rounds throughout the year, visiting the main circuits in the country.
Track activities start on Friday with the first free practice sessions of NASCAR Brasil and Copa Truck. On Saturday, qualifying and the NASCAR Brasil sunset race take place. On Sunday, besides the category’s complementary race, Copa Truck closes the weekend with a double round in Cascavel.
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