Tziortzis Secured Podium Finish in Euro Series Semi-Finals
Vladimiros Tziortzis placed third in Italy during the NASCAR Euro Series semi-finals.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Motorsports
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Vladimiros Tziortzis earned a third-place finish in the first Open category race at Rome’s Vallelunga circuit. He followed this with a fifth-place performance in the second race of the semi-finals.
Why it matters
The semi-finals are critical for championship positioning, as points counted double during the weekend. Tziortzis remains in contention as the season approaches its conclusion.
Tziortzis currently ranks 5th overall in the Open category and 9th in the V8GP category. He finished 10th and 12th in his respective V8GP races.
The players
Vladimiros Tziortzis
Vladimiros Tziortzis is a professional race car driver currently competing in the NASCAR Euro Series.
The details
Tziortzis competed in a busy weekend at the Vallelunga circuit, managing multiple races across the Open and V8GP categories. He reached the podium in the first Open race before securing fifth place in the second event.
Timeline
May 2026: Tziortzis finished third at the Paul Ricard circuit.
September 19-20, 2026: The NASCAR Euro Series semi-finals were held in Rome.
October 17-18, 2026: The NASCAR Euro Series season finals will take place in Belgium.
Season Trajectory
This performance keeps Tziortzis in the hunt for the Open category championship title heading into the final round of the season. His ability to accrue points during the double-point semi-final stage directly impacts his standing relative to the top competitors.
Tziortzis currently trails the third-place championship spot by 11 points with one event remaining. Fans should note that because points count double in the finals, the current gap remains bridgeable for his standing in the final classification.
The takeaway
The high-stakes format of the semi-finals has kept the championship race tight for the final rounds of the season. Drivers must maintain consistency in the upcoming Zolder event to secure their final season rankings.
What happens next
The NASCAR Euro Series season finals are scheduled to take place at Circuit Zolder on October 17-18, where points will count double.
Further reading
For more on the current standings and upcoming events, visit the Motorsports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cyprus Mail.
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