HAPPINESSA Returns To NASCAR Euro Series With Hendriks Motorsport For 2026

March 13, 2026

• VANESSA ‘HAPPINESSA’ NEUMANN signs with championship powerhouse Rette Jones Racing by Hendriks Motorsport to defend her Lady Trophy title in the Open division. The German driver’s move marks Hendriks’ first female driver signing, representing a major step up after a rookie 2025 campaign hampered by technical issues despite showing development promise with two 15th-place finishes as her best results.
• Hendriks Motorsport leadership expressed excitement about the fresh perspective HAPPINESSA brings, noting her determination and professionalism. Rette Jones Racing’s Mark Rette highlighted her energy, global reach, and professionalism while emphasizing the No. 30 Ford program provides proper equipment for continued driver development in NASCAR’s European division.
• The 36-year-old Madeira-based competitor balances racing with professional modeling, content creation, and running her social media agency. NEUMANN’s motorsport ambitions extend beyond visibility, having gained Nürburgring Nordschleife experience while targeting long-term racing career growth and potential future U.S. competition opportunities. The 2026 season launches April 18-19 at Valencia, featuring four regular double-headers and two playoff rounds before concluding at Zolder in October.

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