Thomas Krasonis made history in the season-opening NASCAR Euro Series race at the Valencia circuit. The first Greek professional racing driver celebrated the first victory of his six-year NASCAR Euro Series career, fulfilling a big dream. 23-year-old Thomas became the first Greek driver to win a NASCAR Euro Series race with a dominant performance in the OPEN class race.

Krasonis had to fight hard to win the 15-lap race in Valencia. He initially lost the lead to the speedy Claudio Remigio Cappelli, but waited patiently and on lap 5 he made his move into the first corner, took the lead and never looked back. In fact, he had such a gap that he was not really threatened in either FCY session due to accidents on the track.

“I’m sure this is just the beginning!” said a happy Krasonis shortly after his big win. “Thanks to my sponsors, Alon Day, my PK team, my personal trainer and everyone who has been with me through this project. We came into the opening race very well prepared, so all I can say is that winning doesn’t come easy. I made a small mistake with the late braking at the start, but I will learn from it. It’s a good experience for the PRO class race, where I need to do even better. I don’t have anything else to say, it was a great Saturday.”

As for Saturday’s PRO race, Thomas started from third place, but very soon he was second and stayed very close to Paul Jouffreau throughout the 18 laps, making several attempts to pass him. The fall of the chequered flag found the Greek driver in second place in the standings. In short, the first Saturday of the season ended with a double podium in Valencia!

Double pole position on Sunday!

So on Sunday he will start both races from pole position, which is extremely rare in the NASCAR Euro Series! On Sunday, the start of the second race of the OPEN will be at 12.05 pm (local time) and will be 15 laps or 40′ plus one lap. The curtain will fall at 3.30 pm with the start of the second PRO race, which will be 18 laps or 45 minutes plus one lap. ANT1+ will bring its subscribers all the action from the two races, with a Greek commentary! At the same time, there will be live coverage via the official EuroNASCAR YouTube channel
Thomas Krasonis participates in both the PRO and OPEN NASCAR Euro Series classes this year, driving in all races the number “13” Chevrolet Camaro of the Championship’s top team, the Belgian PK Carsport.
Supporters of Thomas Krasoni’s efforts in the NASCAR Euro Series are Costamare Shipping Company and Dodoni Dairy.