VISSER, HAPPINESSA, DAVITIDZE Shine in NASCAR Euro Series Vallelunga Playoffs

September 24, 2026

• BEITSKE VISSER dominated qualifying with eighth on grid after Team Bleekemolen switch, overcame pitlane start and Race 1 contact damage to claim Race 2 Lady Trophy victory from 12th overall, maintaining championship lead with 257 points.
• Reigning champion HAPPINESSA scored Race 1 Lady Trophy win and 14th overall with Hendriks Motorsport, but Race 2 derailed by double contact from Faraonio sending her into spin and compromising strong run from 18th grid slot.
• Rookie MARIAM DAVITIDZE impressed returning from hand injury sustained at Most, gaining four positions in Race 1 to 16th before penalty, then delivered consistent Race 2 drive to second in Lady Trophy despite limited track time.
• VISSER’s Superpole performance and 1:41.765 lap marked clear step forward with new squad, showing tenth in both practice sessions before eighth-place qualifying run demonstrated Team Bleekemolen partnership’s immediate competitiveness entering playoffs.
• Lady Trophy battle remains tight heading to Zolder finale with VISSER leading on 257 points, HAPPINESSA second with 234, and DAVITIDZE’s 200-point rookie campaign keeping three-way championship fight alive for October 17-18 conclusion.

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