Rome will host a brand new American Festival at Vallelunga's Autodromo Piero Taruffi on Sept. 12-13, headlined by four double-points-paying NASCAR Whelen Euro Series playoff races and thus bringing Euro NASCAR to the heart of Italy.

"We are very happy to bring the NASCAR show to the Roman fans and I'm sure this event will become one of the highlights of the championship, especially with a double-points playoff race," said NWES President and CEO Jerome Galpin. "The track layout is amazing to provide a great racing experience to both fans and drivers and the facilities are at really high standards! NASCAR has found a perfect new home in Italy."