The EPIC NAPA Racing Weekend opened the season at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia (April 10–12) with a debut that lived up to expectations, bringing together more than 7,000 fans for a weekend that combined on-track action with a full entertainment offering.
One of the main attractions was the exclusive NAPA zone, a dedicated space where the brand activated a range of fan experiences, including drift exhibitions, VIP laps, circuit tours, and pit lane visits. At the same time, the paddock delivered an open and vibrant atmosphere for all, featuring food trucks, constant entertainment, track experiences, and supercar routes organised by Crosa Prestige.
On the sporting side, the F4 Spanish Championship kicked off its eleventh season with an intense and unpredictable start. Vivek Kanthan secured both pole positions of the weekend and crossed the line first in Race 1, although a post-race penalty handed victory to Rocco Coronel. The Dutch driver repeated his success in Race 2 after a strong start and controlled race management, marked by a multi-car incident on the opening lap. On Sunday, Kanthan bounced back by winning Race 3 under constant pressure from Lyzen and Noah Monteiro, rounding off a weekend where Coronel emerges as the first championship leader.
The Toyota GR Cup Spain once again delivered maximum competitiveness in its second round of the season. Marco Aguilera claimed victory on Saturday after a very tight finish, while on Sunday, under wet conditions, Marcos De Diego made the right tyre strategy call to take the win. Antonio Albacete was among the standout names, securing a podium and remaining in contention in both races, alongside drivers such as Joan Vinyes Dabad and Miguel Ángel Romero, regulars at the front of the field.
In GT-CET, with a grid of 23 cars and 38 drivers, the spectacle was guaranteed across two races of 48 minutes plus one lap. On Saturday, Evan Mainier and Arnaud Gomez (Vortex 2.0) took victory in GT, while Sacha Hebrard and Asier Gorostiza (BMW M2) did the same in CET. On Sunday, with intermittent rain and two safety car interventions, wins went to Pablo Yeregui and Dani Carretero (Ginetta G56) in GT, and Pablo Carregal (BMW M2) in CET, the latter securing his second consecutive win of the season.
Meanwhile, the Valencian Community Endurance Championship got underway with more than twenty drivers and changing weather conditions that shaped the races. Gustavo Gomar won the first race on damp asphalt with flawless management, while Oliver Salazar claimed victory in the second under rain after an intense battle at the front. Other standout performances included Luis Alfredo Maurice, José Palomar —who secured a double win in the Open Clio Cup IV— and several key contenders across different classes, reflecting the championship’s high level of competitiveness.
Overall, Valencia delivered a vibrant start to the EPIC Racing Weekend, consolidating a format that combines top-level competition with a complete fan experience both on and off the track.
