Another victory in the OPEN for Thomas Krasonis!
A victory that brings him even closer to achieving this year’s big goal, which is none other than winning the title in the OPEN category of the NASCAR Euro Series, celebrated Thomas Krasonis in Sunday’s race at the Oschersleben track!
The first Greek professional racing driver was impressive in Sunday’s race, climbing to the top step of the podium and earning 80 points. This brings Krasonis’ total to 396 points, putting him 35 points ahead of second-placed Martin Doubek and 48 points ahead of Saturday’s race winner at the German track, Bruno Mulders.
Krasonis fought his hardest battle during the race against the Dutchman. The two of them broke away from the rest of the cars early on, but Mulders’ pace limited Krasonis, allowing the other drivers to gradually catch up. The difference in pace between the Dutchman and Krasonis became apparent when, four laps before the checkered flag, Krasonis passed Mulders and within a lap and a half had created a gap of almost two seconds from the other drivers! Managing the last two laps exceptionally well, Thomas Krasonis saw the checkered flag first in the OPEN class for the fifth time this year and climbed to the top step of the podium!
In the PRO category race, which brought the three-day program at Oschersleben to a close, Thomas Krasonis was in fifth place until he was forced to retire due to a mechanical problem. Thus, with 327 points, he is 55 points away from the top of the PRO standings.
Thomas Krasonis is participating in both categories of the NASCAR Euro Series again this year, PRO and OPEN, driving the Chevrolet Camaro with the number “13” for the top team in the Championship, Belgian PK Carsport, in all races.
Thomas Krasonis’ efforts in the NASCAR Euro Series are supported by Costamare Shipping Company and Dodoni Dairy, while medical coverage is provided by the Athens Medical Group.
The curtain will fall on the season on October 11-12 at the Zolder circuit in Belgium with the final double race, in which double points will also be awarded.
