The fifth stage of the NASCAR Brazil season will have a historic milestone starting next Thursday (30): the category will make its first stop in Cuiabá (MT), with the inauguration of the external layout of the Novo Mato Grosso Racetrack.
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SG28 Racing drivers, Bruna Tomaselli and Tata Calderón, arrive at the new challenge betting on the experience accumulated on oval tracks during their international careers. Both believe that the knowledge gained in competitions such as USF2000 and the Indy Car Series could be a differential in the search for good results.
For Tomaselli, although the Mato Grosso circuit presents different characteristics from the North American ovals, prior experience and a well-defined strategy will be important factors for the team’s performance: “It is a new circuit, oval layout, and everything is new for everyone. We will also have night races and one right after the other, different from the other stages. It will be a very strategic weekend to achieve victory and podium, and our team is working hard for that,” highlighted the Brazilian.
Meanwhile, Colombian Tata Calderón is looking forward to getting to know another Brazilian track during her first national season. After achieving her first podium in the previous stage, the Colombian highlights the motivation to return to competitions after almost a month away from the tracks.
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“Almost a month off the tracks, so I’m excited to compete again for SG28 Racing by PoleMotorsport. It will be a special race, the first time on an oval with three turns and a night race. That makes me very excited to get to know the circuit and start looking for the best setup and strategy,” she said.
With the debut of the new layout and a differentiated schedule, which will feature night races held in sequence, the Cuiabá stage promises to be one of the most strategic moments of the 2026 NASCAR Brazil season. The schedule takes place between July 30 and August 1.
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