Inauguration of Chapecó Márcio Vaccaro International Autodr

The Chapecó Márcio Vaccaro International Autodrome in Santa Catarina, Brazil, is set to host its official inauguration during the penultimate stage of the Copa Truck Be8 BeVant on November 1. The 4,004-meter circuit is the first fully paved track in the state and will feature seven races over two days, including competitions such as NASCAR Brasil, Copa Hyundai HB20, and Old Stock Race. In the NASCAR Brasil Series, the playoffs begin at the new circuit, marking the first time drivers in the category will compete on an oval track. The championship battle involves 12 drivers receiving 20 bonus points, with the field narrowing to the top six after three races. Seventeen-year-old Murilo Rocha enters the playoffs leading the Rookie of the Year standings, while veteran Sérgio Ramalho is set to make his series debut driving the Chevrolet Camaro #27 for Team RC. Additionally, Gabriel Casagrande is seeking to reclaim the season leadership during the three scheduled races. In the Copa Truck series, Leandro Totti of Vannucci Racing holds a significant mathematical advantage and has the opportunity to secure the Super Truck Pro title during the first race of the event. Other contenders in the PRO class include Raphael Abbate, Pedro Perdoncini, and Danilo Dirani, while Hugo Cibien of Vannucci Racing also aims to maintain competitive momentum on the new track. As the inaugural operational weekend commences, practice sessions have yielded various leaders. In the Super Truck PRO category, Leandro Totti recorded the fastest time during the third free practice session, while Nic Giaffone led the Super Truck ELITE class. In the NASCAR Brasil category, Arthur Gama of Cavaleiro Sports secured the top position during final practice sessions.