Racing program for 2020 season TBA soon
The full program of my racing activities within 2020 will be announced soon.
Stay tuned!
Thomas Krasonis
Press Release: Bittersweet symphony in EuroNASCAR Czech Republic GP
Thomas participated in the 7th and 8th round of NWES, the weekend of 29 and 30 June 2019 at Autodrom Most. The Czech Republic GP was a bittersweet experience as we had an engine failure during qualifying, a good Saturday race starting at the very end and managing a P16 finish, and again a bitter Sunday starting P13 when racing incidents at the first corners created minor body damage that led to tire failure and retirement although we had already climbed to P9 and were fighting for P8.
“I had to start the first race from the back of the grid due to an engine failure that happened during qualifying. I managed to finish 16th.
In the second race i started 13th but after a tire failure i had to retire while fighting for 8th place.”
“I want to thank my team Alex Caffi Motorsport for the support and huge amounts of effort they put into making my car competitive.
Next race will be announced soon.”
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Most
2019 NASCAR WHELEN EURO SERIES – ROUND 7&8
NASCAR GP CZECH REPUBLIC – AUTODROM MOST
27 – 30 June 2019
Car: Ford Mustang (5.7l V8) #1
Team: Alex Caffi Motorsports
Elite 2 Driver: Krasonis Thomas
Schedule
Thursday, June 27 |
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| 09:00 | All | PADDOCK OPENS for installation of teams in pit-boxes |
| 12:00 – 17:00 | All | CARS TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS (Technical Area) |
| 18:00 – 19:15 | All | PARADE & AUTOGRAPH SESSION IN TOWN |
Friday, June 28 |
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| 08:35 – 09:20 | Elite 1 | PRIVATE PRACTICE ELITE 1 (45 min) |
| 09:20 – 10:05 | Elite 2 | PRIVATE PRACTICE ELITE 2 (45 min) |
| 12:10 – 12:40 | Elite 1 | FREE PRACTICE 2 (30 min) |
| 12:50 – 13:20 | Elite 2 | FREE PRACTICE 2 (30 min) |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Elite 1 | FREE PRACTICE 3 (30 min) |
| 16:10 – 16:40 | Elite 2 | FREE PRACTICE 3 (30 min) |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | All | MANDATORY BRIEFING Drivers / Crew-chiefs / Spotters (Briefing room) |
Saturday, June 29 |
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| 09:55 – 10:05 | Elite 1 | QUALIFYING (10 min) |
| 10:10 – 10:15 | Elite 1 | SUPERPOLE (5 min) |
| 10:25 – 10:45 | Elite 2 | QUALIFYING (20 min) |
| 10:50 – 10:55 | Elite 2 | SUPERPOLE (5 min) |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | All | GRID WALK & AUTOGRAPH SESSION |
| 13:30 | Elite 1 | National anthems (USA followed by Czech Republic) |
| 13:40 | Elite 1 | ELITE 1 RACE 1 (17 LAPS – 71.57 Km) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
| 17:00 | Elite 2 | ELITE 2 RACE 1 (14 LAPS – 58.94 Km) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
Sunday, June 30 |
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| 08:40 – 08:50 | All | WARMUP (10 min) |
| 10:15 | Elite 2 | ELITE 2 RACE 2 (14 LAPS – 58.94 Km) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | All | GRID WALK & AUTOGRAPH SESSION |
| 14:30 | Elite 1 | National anthems (USA followed by Czech Republic) |
| 14:40 | Elite 1 | ELITE 1 RACE 2 (17 LAPS – 71.57 Km) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
STREAMING SCHEDULE
?SAT JUN 29
?9:45 CEST – Qualifying
?13:25 CEST – ELITE 1 Round 7
?16:45 CEST – ELITE 2 Round 7
?SUN JUN 30
?10:00 CEST – ELITE 2 Round 8
?14:25 CEST – ELITE 1 Round 8
Press Release: Top10 club in EuroNASCAR UK GP
Thomas participated in the 5th and 6th round of NWES, the weekend of 1 and 2 June 2019 at Brands Hatch. The UK GP brought us a Super Pole entry during qualifying, a great Saturday race leading in a P7 finish, and a bitter Sunday race when a racing incident at Druids corner led to a drive through penalty that resulted in P25.
“Saturday was an incredible day since I managed to enter my first super pole and finish in the TOP-10 for the first time in the 7th position.
On Sunday things didn’t work out the same way , while fighting for 15th place I got a drive through penalty and ended up 25th.”
“I want to thank my amazing team Alex Caffi Motorsports for the work they put in to make my car extremely competitive and my Spotter!
See you all at the next race.”
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Brands Hatch
2019 NASCAR WHELEN EURO SERIES – ROUND 5&6
NASCAR GP UK – BRANDS HATCH INDY CIRCUIT
30 May – 2 June 2019
Car: Ford Mustang (5.7l V8) #1
Team: Alex Caffi Motorsports
Elite 2 Driver: Krasonis Thomas
Schedule
Press Release: Battle scars in EuroNASCAR Italy GP
Thomas participated in the 3rd and 4th round of NWES, the weekend of 11 and 12 May 2019 at Autodromo di Franciacorta in Brescia.
During qualifying session, due to too much traffic he was not able to clock a really fast lap, and he had to start race 1 in P20.
“Having made a good start I was able to make some good passes and from 20th I managed to secure 16th place. But I had to avoid a sudden accident in front of me which unfortunately led to me spinning, the moment I tried to come back to the track. I finished in 26th place.”
For race 2 Thomas started in P18.
“It was not the race weekend we hoped for. A lot of crashes happening and damage to my car did not allow me to complete the second race . Positive thing is that according to laptimers and my team I was really fast and competitive. I started in P18 and after many fights in the last laps of the race I was fighting for a top-10 finish. Damage from collisions that happened in the beginning of the race caused a total failure of my power steering which made my car impossible to drive. It was an honor racing with Alex Caffi as my teammate!!! Also great job from my team Alex Caffi Motorsports that prepared for me a very good car under a lot of pressure, and many thanks to my spotter!”
The third double race (5th and 6th round) of the Nascar Whelen Euro Series Championship will be held on 1 and 2 June at Brands Hatch Indy circuit in UK.
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Brescia
2019 NASCAR WHELEN EURO SERIES – ROUND 3&4 Brescia
NASCAR GP ITALY – AUTODROMO DI FRANCIACORTA
9-12 May 2019
Car: Ford Mustang (5.7l V8) #1
Team: Alex Caffi Motorsports
Elite 2 Driver: Krasonis Thomas
Schedule
Thursday, May 9 |
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| 13:00 – 18:00 | All | CARS TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS (Technical pit-boxes) |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Elite Club | SESSION 1 (30 min) |
| 16:55 – 17:25 | Elite Club | SESSION 2 (30 min) |
| 17:35 – 18:05 | Elite Club | SESSION 3 (30 min) |
| 18:15 – 18:30 | All | Podium Elite Club (Paddock) |
Friday, May 10 |
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| 08:00 – 09:00 | All | DRIVERS REGISTRATIONS (Race Control Tower – ground floor) |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | All | PRIVATE PRACTICES (120 Min) |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | All | MANDATORY BRIEFING Drivers / Crew-chiefs / Spotters (Briefing room) |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Elite 1 | FREE PRACTICE 1 (30 min) |
| 14:05 – 14:35 | Elite 2 | FREE PRACTICE 1 (30 min) |
| 16:55 – 17:25 | Elite 1 | FREE PRACTICE 2 (30 min) |
| 17:30 – 18:05 | Elite 2 | FREE PRACTICE 2 (30 min) |
Saturday, May 11 |
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| 09:50 | All | PRE-GRID OPENS (cars must park in pit-lane in order of Elite 1 combined practices) |
| 10:00 – 10:10 | Elite 1 | QUALIFYING (10 min) |
| 10:15 – 10:20 | Elite 1 | SUPERPOLE (5 min) |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Elite 2 | QUALIFYING (20 min) |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Elite 2 | SUPERPOLE (5 min) |
| 12:45 | Elite 1 | PRE-GRID OPENS (cars in pit-box – Drivers ready in their cars) |
| 13:00 – 13:20 | All | GRID WALK & AUTOGRAPH SESSION |
| 13:20 | Elite 1 | National anthems (USA followed by Italy) |
| 13:30 – 14:10 | Elite 1 | ELITE 1 SATURDAY RACE (29 LAPS – 73.08 KM) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
| 14:15 – 14 :30 | Elite 1 | Podium Ceremony |
| 16:45 | Elite 2 | PRE-GRID OPENS (cars in pit-lane – Drivers and crew in line) |
| 16:40 | Elite 2 | National anthems (USA followed by Italy) |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Elite 2 | ELITE 2 SATURDAY RACE (24 LAPS – 60.48 KM) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
| 17:35 – 17 :50 | Elite 2 | Podium Ceremony |
| 17:35 | Elite 2 | POST RACE INSPECTIONS (Technical Pit-Box and Parc Fermé) |
Sunday, May 12 |
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| 09:00 – 09:10 | All | WARMUP (10 min) |
| 10:05 – 10:20 | Elite 2 | AUTOGRAPH SESSION |
| 10h45 | Elite 2 | PRE-GRID OPENS (cars in pit-lane – Drivers and crew in line) |
| 10:40 | Elite 2 | National anthems (USA followed by Italy) |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Elite 2 | ELITE 2 SUNDAY RACE (24 LAPS – 60.48 KM) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
| 11:35 – 11:50 | Elite 2 | Podium Ceremony |
| 13:40 | Elite 1 | PRE-GRID OPENS (cars in pit-box – Drivers ready in their cars) |
| 13:55 – 14:15 | All | GRID WALK & AUTOGRAPH SESSION |
| 14:20 | Elite 1 | National anthems (USA followed by Italy) |
| 14:30 – 15:10 | Elite 1 | ELITE 1 SUNDAY RACE (29 LAPS – 73.08 KM) – Green Flag 1 Pace lap |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Elite 1 | Podium Ceremony |
STREAMING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY MAY 11
ELITE 1 & ELITE 2 Qualy – 9:50 CEST / 3:50 am EST
ELITE 1 Round 3 – 13:15 CEST / 7:15 am EST
ELITE 2 Round 3 – 16:45 CEST / 10:45 am EST
SUNDAY MAY 12
ELITE 2 Round 4 – 10:45 CEST / 4:45 am EST
ELITE 1 Round 4 – 14:15 CEST / 8:15 am EST
Press Release: NASCAR with Greek COLOR !
His debut at Nascar Whelen Euro Series made 18-year-old Thomas Krasonis, who participated in the first double race this season, on the weekend of 13 and 14 April at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.
It was the first racing experience for the young Greek driver in this kind of racing, and his … anxiety was obvious to some extent on Saturday’s timings, as after a mistake he made in his quick timed lap, he failed to score the time he could to do.
So in the grid of the first race he was in 21st place among 32 contestants. By making a good start, he quickly passed the slower drivers and found himself in the “train” that claimed seats 13-18. With patience and certainty he started overtaking and taking advantage of his speed, and managed to overtake three other opponents and finish the race in 15th place.
Having already taken … the baptism of fire, Thomas was ready for the second fight on Sunday morning. Beginning 21st again, he felt much more comfortable in the Ford Mustang. And this was manifested in the race as he was stupefying, impressing the organizers of the Championship, who spoke with the best words about the 18-year-old Greek. Besides, in 15 rounds, Krasonis managed to pass 10 cars and finish off marginally out of the top ten, gaining a total of 50 points. Performance that brings him to the eighth place of the Championship score.
“It was an incredible experience! The race was very enjoyable, especially on Sunday, when I felt really comfortable in my car. I was impressed by the attendance of the spectators, as more than 30,000 spectators were found on the track at Valencia on Sunday! I’m looking forward to the next race in Italy” said Thomas Krasonis.
The second double race of the Nascar Whelen Euro Series Championship will be held on 11 and 12 May at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy.
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series Valencia
2019 NASCAR WHELEN EURO SERIES – ROUND 1&2 Valencia
NASCAR GP SPAIN – CIRCUIT RICARDO TORMO
Car: Ford Mustang (5.7l V8) #1
Team: Alex Caffi Motorsports
Elite 2 Driver: Krasonis Thomas
Krasonis_Nascar_2019_Valencia
Press Release: 2019 Racing Activities
Undoubtedly 2019 is going to be a very exciting racing year for me.
We have decided to compete in selective races at the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, the Italian Mini Challenge 2019 and Peter Auto historic classic car events.
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First stop Valencia , Spain on April 13th. ( NASCAR Whelen Euro Series )
Stay tuned!!!