Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste is hosting the Iberian Racing Festival this weekend, bringing together five categories of motorsport including Iberian Supercars, Single Seaters, Grupo 1, Classics of the 1980s, and Historic Endurance. The event features more than 80 participating cars, ranging from modern GT4 machines to classic endurance vehicles.
The highlight of the festival is the Iberian Supercars championship, which has drawn 46 entries from Portugal and Spain. Competitors include top-level supercars such as Porsche 911 Cup, Porsche Cayman CS, Toyota GR-Cupra GT4 Evo, Mercedes AMG GT4, Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4, Ginetta 655, Ligier JS2R, McLaren, and BMW M4. Spanish driver Nerea Martí and her teammate José Manuel de los Milagros are among the favorites for the two races scheduled on Sunday.
Wide Range of Racing Categories
The Single Seaters category brings together different formula cars, with races scheduled for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. This division provides variety to the program by showcasing open-wheel racing alongside GT and endurance competitions.
Classic cars also have a prominent role, divided into three categories depending on the era of manufacture. Grupo 1 features historic touring sports cars, while Historic Endurance includes 34 entries in long-distance races for vintage machines. Additionally, the 1980s race presents vehicles from that decade, appealing to fans of retro motorsport.
Free Public Access
The Iberian Racing Festival offers free access for spectators, who can enter both the main grandstand and the paddock area of the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. This arrangement allows fans to experience the atmosphere of the races up close, interact with teams, and view cars from multiple eras of motorsport.
The event underscores the Circuit’s role as a hub for motorsport in Spain, regularly attracting both contemporary and historic racing series. With categories spanning from modern supercars to endurance classics, the festival provides an opportunity for fans to see a wide range of competition in one weekend.
The participation of Iberian drivers and teams highlights the regional strength of motorsport across Spain and Portugal. The inclusion of high-profile names such as Martí and de los Milagros, alongside a variety of manufacturers, demonstrates the competitiveness of the Iberian Supercars field. At the same time, the endurance and classic categories connect audiences to the historical roots of the sport.
The Iberian Racing Festival continues through Sunday, with multiple races across categories concluding the weekend program. Organizers expect strong attendance thanks to the mix of modern and historic racing and the open access policy for fans.
