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2026 WORLD SERIES - 1:8 NITRO NASCAR TRUCKS R.4status: UPCOMING

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Race:from 26.04.2026 [09:00] to 10.05.2026 [08:30]
Class:1:8 Nitro NASCAR Truck
Track:Welkom Arena - Oval 2025
Direction:  Official O
Series:2026 WORLD SERIES 1:8 NITRO NASCAR TRUCKS
Rankings:  1:8 nitro Nascar trucks
Points:Level 2 ABC (1 - 120) with DNS* factor 75%
A special series for the 1:8 nitro NASCAR trucks. One event every 4 weeks, with 2 rounds each lasting a full week. 11 Events, 7 best results to count for the Series championship. The Series will be raced in just 1 (open) class.

When not participating in the Main Final round you will only earn 25% of the points for your final position.

1:8 nitro NASCAR trucks events have their own ranking. The events are not part of the overall onroad and nitro onroad rankings.

The NASCAR Truck Series oval tracks are always raced counter clockwise.

Week 1: Qualifying
Week 2: Main Finals

2026 Series Race schedule 1:8 nitro NASCAR trucks:
Round 1: Lostallo Oval
Round 2: XTR MO
Round 3: Sao Paulo Oval
Round 4: Welkom Oval 2025
Round 5: Keitune oval
Round 6: Melzo Oval
Round 7: XTR BO
Round 8: Osaka Oval Reverse
Round 9: Speedway Oval
Round 10: Bamberg oval
Round 11: Lostallo Oval

Enjoy the Series!

MAKE SURE TO RACE THE COMPLETE SEASON AND BEYOND

6-MONTHS ALL-INCLUSIVE AT 30% INTRODUCTION DISCOUNT
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Welkom Arena Oval2025, updated version with pitlane moved to the infield and more rounded corners. A challenging 4-corner indoor oval for all NASCAR truck classes. With 151m very likely the biggest indoor oval in the world...

The Welkom Arena in South Africa is located at 1340m altitude, posing extra challenges for aerodynamics and engine tuning!

The Welkom Arena Oval 2025 replaces the previous version Welkom Oval 6 which will remain available for event replay use but will no longer be used for official events.
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Event timetable and format

Round: QUALIFYING

Dates: from 26.04.2026 [09:00] to 03.05.2026 [08:30]
Duration: race: 5min, warm up: 1min
Race options: participants: all, tries: 20, direction: Official O , view position: free
Track condition: grip: 100%, humidity: 75%, pressure: 1013hPa, temperature: 20°C
Other options: level: International, round format: all, start mode: pitlane, sorting mode: total

Round: MAIN FINALS

Dates: from 03.05.2026 [09:00] to 10.05.2026 [08:30]
Duration: race: 10min, warm up: 1min
Race options: participants: 999, tries: 10, direction: Official O , view position: free
Track condition: grip: 100%, humidity: 75%, pressure: 1013hPa, temperature: 20°C
Other options: level: International, round format: groups, start mode: grid start, sorting mode: grouped
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