The registration period is over, and the starting grids for the three series have been finalized.

In Class C, the first race is overbooked. According to our estimates, 44 drivers plan to participate in the race. However, Talladega Superspeedway only has 43 starting spots. First come, first serve: so be sure to join the race server on time!

There shouldn’t be any capacity issues in Class A and Class B.

Quite a few (nice) numbers have become available. The same rule applies here: first come, first serve!

Tickets created too early have been closed. A new ticket is required here.

Today’s Street Stock race was already a huge success. 25 drivers took part in the Challenge. And yet, one of the all-time favorites came out on top. 

Although Carsten Theile didn’t win any of the four sessions, an average position of 7 was enough for a narrow victory in the Street Stock Challenge. Jake Forster and Petr Smetana were only 2 and 3 points behind Carsten, respectively.

Hopefully, at least as many drivers will participate in the Gen4 Special next Sunday. Here, too, the password will be sent via email the night before.

Here’s to a great season!

Your VO Team.

1. Carsten Theile

2. Jake Forster

3. Petr Smetana

4. Jonas Wallmeier

5. Daniel Adam

29.07.2026

Charlotte Motor Speedway

20:00 - Start Practise

20:30 - Start Qualifying

20:40 - Start Race #1

20:50 - Start Race #2

21:00 - Start Race #3

(approximately)

The winner of the event is the driver who has accumulated the most points across all 4 scored sessions (Qualifying, Race #1, Race #2, and Race #3). The standard VO rules apply. However, there are no yellow flags. We reserve the right to disqualify drivers who do not behave appropriately.

In each of the four scored sessions, the following points will be awarded:

1. Place - 40 Points

2. Place - 35 Points

3. Place - 34 Points

(etc.)

10 laps, 10-minute time limit

The fastest lap counts

Open Qualifying, all drivers on the track at the same time

Each race starts with a reverse grid

20 laps

No yellow flags

Note:

The first news update included a 5-minute warm-up. We have removed that.

The closest race among the three classes this season took place in Class A. With a 33-point lead over Andreas Topp, Yves Queisert secured his first Challenger Trophy there.

Although Yves’s VO rating rose by 167 points this season, it remains below 1,350 points, so he’ll have the chance to defend his title this season.

The results were fairly decisive in Class B and Class C, both of which were won by Jake Forster. Yves Queisert (Class B) and Christian Hippel (Class C) both came up short. However, due to his increased rating, Jake is not re-entered in the Challenger Trophy for the upcoming season.

Favorites for the 2026-2 season? 

In addition to Yves Queisert, Matthias Wien and Toni Alpañez are worth mentioning. Both have had some tough races, which have caused their ratings to drop significantly. But Rafael Asquith is also one to watch. He has already won the Challenger Trophy twice. In the 2025-2 season, he was unbeatable in both Class B and Class C.

Challenger Trophy 2026-1

Class A - Yves Queisert

Class B - Jake Forster

Class C - Jake Forster

Dear Drivers,

we are currently in the middle of the summer break. But as we all know, the end of one season is the beginning of the next, and registration for the 2026-2 series is already open. You have until July 29, 2026, to register. Until then, last season’s race numbers will remain reserved, as usual.

As always, there’s some additional information in the forum, along with the opportunity to ask questions.