On Thursday, there was a meeting attended by Governor of São Paulo state Tarcísio de Freitas and Mayor of the city of São Paulo Ricardo Nunes. Also in attendance was Tom Dannemiller, who serves as NASCAR's representative in Brazil, as well as secretaries from both the municipality and state, formalizing their interest in hosting pre-season the 2026 season, the Clash.
“We are always looking for the best attractions for São Paulo that can bring in tourists, as well as attract investment and generate jobs. We have a racetrack that is a reference for the sport and we have everything we need to put on a great event,” said Governor Freitas.
