The 39th edition of the FIA European Truck Racing Championship and the eighth season of the Spanish Truck Racing Championship will conclude their seasons at the historic Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE in San Sebastián de los Reyes on October 3 and 4, bringing 29 heavy-duty competitors to the Spanish capital for eight total races over the weekend.
Gran Premio de España FIA Europeo de Camiones Heads to San Sebastián de los Reyes
Heavy-duty motorsport returns to the historical tarmac of the Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE on October 3 and 4 for a doubleheader finale featuring both the 39th Gran Premio de España FIA Europeo de Camiones and the eighth Spanish Truck Racing Championship. The weekend brings together 14 drivers in the European series and 11 competitors in the national category, totaling 29 entrants racing across four sessions each day. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. local time on both Saturday and Sunday, with public activities running from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The event is open to all ages, and the venue is accessible for people with reduced mobility. Tickets for October 3 and 4 are already on sale, with the same admission valid for both days, while children under five years of age receive free entry and paddock access is also available for purchase.
Circuit Leadership Highlights Milestone Year for Madrid Motorsport
The event presentation took place at the Jarama Paddock Club with prominent figures from regional sport and motorsport governing bodies in attendance, including Circuit Director and FIA Truck Racing Commission President Ignacio Fernández, Royal Spanish Automobile Federation President Manuel Aviñó, Community of Madrid General Director of Sports Alberto Tomé, and circuit ambassador and driver Antonio Albacete. Fernández noted that the test serves as the concluding motor event of a notable year for Madrid, following the Madrid ePrix of Formula E and the return of Formula 1 to the capital. Albacete, preparing for his 28th appearance at the Spanish Grand Prix, described the venue as home, praising its old-school layout and close connection to supporters.
Inverted Grid Formats and 1,200-Horsepower Machines Shape the Track Action
Both championships contest two races per day, with the second race of each set utilizing an inverted grid format where the top eight finishers from the opening heat start in reverse order, placing the winner eighth and eighth place on pole position to encourage overtaking maneuvers. National championship trucks produce approximately 1,200 horsepower, creating distinct acceleration, braking profiles, and racing dynamics compared to conventional touring car competitions.
Community Tributes and Weekend Fan Activities at Jarama
Organizers have integrated public tributes into the weekend schedule. Saturday features honors for the drivers and teams of the Spanish Truck Racing Championship, while Sunday’s events recognize the emergency personnel of ASEM112—including Community of Madrid firefighters, forest agents, and Civil Protection volunteers—for their wildfire suppression efforts during the summer across the region and neighboring Ávila and Segovia. Off the track, the venue hosts a Fan Zone equipped with simulators, a karting circuit, food trucks, merchandise booths, radio-controlled car tracks, Scalextric setups, driver presentations, and autograph sessions, matching an event that drew over 21,000 spectators to the circuit in 2025.
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