NASCAR EURO SERIES DRIVER · FORD MUSTANG · #50
MY ROAD TO NASCAR EURO SERIES
Dreams don’t have an
Expiration Date.
FOUNDER OF HP-R · BRAND AMBASSADOR · MUSTANG ENTHUSIAST · DREAMER
My Journey did not start in a Junior Karting Series. It started with Passion, Persistence and the Belief that it is never too late to begin again…
Today, Henrik Peters Racing stands for exactly that: turning a Dream into something Real“But none of those Things define who I am.”
“What defines me is refusing to quit on a Dream.”
Melanie and our two companions Shelby and Barley are an important part of the life behind the helmet — the support behind new challenges, big dreams and every next step.
Because it was never just about Motorsport
I never started this Journey to become a Professional Racing Driver. I started because I refused to ignore a Dream that never left me.
Racing became proof that Passion can be stronger than Fear… and that it is never too late to change your life.
Modern Motorsport doesn’t begin on Race day. Between NASCAR events, I spend countless Hours preparing in the Simulator, Analysing Telemetry, learning Circuits and refining every Braking Point. The Simulator isn’t a Game. It is where Race Weekends begin
Big goals require courage. Progress requires consistency, learning and discipline. HP-R stands for starting something new later in life — and turning vision into reality.
OFFICIAL NASCAR EURO SERIES · HENDRIKS MOTORSPORT · FORD MUSTANG #50
How good can it feel when a dream you have carried for so long finally becomes real? After my first season in the NASCAR Euro Series, I can say: even better than I imagined.
ZOLDER · RESULTS & GALLERY ↓
Valencia turned the dream into a beginning. At Paul Ricard came a session win and third place in the event. And in Zolder, I reached the finale of a debut season that has given me so much — on track and far beyond it.
I met people, made connections and built friendships. I experienced the trust, openness and sense of community within this sport. Finding my place in that world, and feeling part of it as a person, has meant a great deal to me.
The positive feedback on my development means a lot, too. It encourages the work I put in on track: absorbing coaching, putting it into practice in the next session and learning from every lap. Being able to repeat laps with consistency down to hundredths of a second matters to me just as much as outright speed.
This first season has shown me what can happen when passion meets the willingness to keep learning. Thank you to Hendriks Motorsport, my family, our fans and everyone sharing this journey. Zolder closed my first season. The dream keeps going.
HENRIK PETERS · #50OFFICIAL NASCAR INTERVIEW · LE CASTELLET PODIUM
Henrik Peters pursues his American motorsport dream.
From NASCAR fan to NASCAR driver — Leadlap tells the story behind Henrik’s journey and the road ahead.
THE STORY IS STARTING TO GET NOTICED.
READ THE FULL STORY ↗
There are Moments where Words become difficult.
Henrik + Mel · Original broadcast moment
The Boss 302 opened the door: horsepower, trackdays and the first serious connection to American motorsport.
The racetrack became more than a passion — the first serious progression toward racing began.
Trackdays, preparation and an 800-horsepower Mustang accelerated the path toward serious racing.
Official NASCAR Experience - The Moment the Dream became tangible.
The first Time inside a real Euro-NASCAR.
The Dream suddenly became real.
One Contract - One decision
EVERYTHING CHANGED
License. Contract. Helmet. Fireproof Suit. Grid...
The Rookie Season began.FOR REAL!Behind every successful Driver
stands an exceptional Team.
Behind every successful Driver
stands an exceptional Team.
Different Drivers.
Different Journeys.
One shared Passion.
European NASCAR Experience
VISIT HENDRIKS MOTORSPORT ↗
Performance Heritage
VISIT FORD RACING ↗
American NASCAR Connection
VISIT RETTE JONES RACING ↗VALENCIA · SPAIN
The first Time I climbed into
a NASCAR Euro Series Race
Car as an official Driver
No Music.
No commentary.
Just the V8.
LE CASTELLET · FRANCE
The Confidence was growing
Every lap mattered
MOST · CZECH REPUBLIC
The weekend became another important step in balancing pace, precision and consistency.
Coaching and the support of Hendriks Motorsport helped turn every session into another step forward. Finding speed was only part of the challenge; delivering it consistently around the target time became the next lesson.
CAR HOME CLEAN · NO DAMAGE · TARGET TIME 1:55.000
UP ONE POSITION AFTER MOST
Every session added another layer of experience. The professional environment around Hendriks Motorsport made the learning visible — on track and in the garage.
VALLELUNGA · ITALY
Another step forward. Difficult conditions, more experience, more pace — and valuable lessons heading into the Final.
ZOLDER · FINALE COMPLETEDZOLDER · BELGIUM
Zolder marked the finale of my first NASCAR season. It brought together the people, the work and the emotion that made this year so special.
Individual Zolder results will be added once the official figures are available.
My goal for 2027: the step into the Open Division. Participation is not yet confirmed.
NASCAR Euro Series · 2027 series calendar using the supplied dates. Subject to change. These dates do not confirm my personal participation.
Circuit Ricardo Tormo
SPAINCircuit Paul Ricard · Le Castellet
FRANCEBrands Hatch Indy Circuit
UNITED KINGDOMAutodrom Most
CZECH REPUBLICAutodromo di Vallelunga
ITALYCircuit Zolder
BELGIUMSeries-wide: V8GP, V8Open and V8Challenge. The 24 races cover V8GP and V8Open across six GPs; V8Challenge is the third championship. Official GP dates also include Friday. Prologue: separate pre-season test. Participation by HP-R is unconfirmed.
OFFICIAL 2027 CALENDAR ↗Help make 2027 possible ↗The cars bring us together. The moments are what people remember.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY ↗
The best Partnerships are not built around Stickers on a Race Car.
They are built around shared Values | Authenticity | Trust | Long-term Commitment.
This is exactly what Henrik Peters Racing stands for!
American-Style V8 Racing on iconic European Circuits.
Close Competition. Powerful Race Cars. Accessible Paddocks.
Racing that brings Drivers and Fans closer together.
Your brand becomes part of a real story.
A journey people genuinely want to follow.
Authentic. Emotional. Growing with every race weekend.
Official NASCAR Euro Series.
Hendriks Motorsport. Social Media.
Content. Media. One connected Story.
From VIP Experiences and Customer Events
to Trackdays and exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access.
One Season can start a lasting Partnership.
Shared Values, genuine Relationships and long-term Growth.
INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK
BEYOND THE EXISTING FOLLOWER BASE
INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK
Invite clients, reward employees and create conversations in an environment people remember. Paddock access, hospitality and direct interaction turn motorsport into shared experiences around your brand.
The Rookie Challenge is not the Destination.
It is the Foundation.
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING
More Racing. More Fans. More Partners.
Never stop Growing.
The goal, with participation not yet confirmed:
competing in the NASCAR Euro Series Open Division in 2027,
building long-term partnerships
and inspiring people who believe that dreams have no expiration date.
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