NASCAR Euro Series – A Dream Come True: Henrik Peters Set For Rookie Challenge Debut With Marko Stipp Motorsport

Age is truly just a number when it comes to chasing your passion: 48-year-old Henrik Peters is gearing up to join the Rookie Challenge and compete for the NASCAR Euro Series regularity time-attack title during the 2026 season. Following a successful test in the winter, the Kleinmachnow native officially signed with Marko Stipp Motorsport for what will be his first season in European NASCAR.

“I am absolutely thrilled to confirm my participation in the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season,” Peters stated after putting pen to paper on his inaugural NASCAR contract. “Taking this next step means the world to me, and I am highly motivated to work relentlessly with the team to achieve competitive results. I’m eager for the season to start and ready for the challenges ahead. I want to sincerely thank Marko Stipp Motorsport for their confidence in me and this fantastic opportunity. My focus is sharp: to learn, develop, and give everything I have throughout the 2026 Season.”

Outside of racing, Peters, who privately drives a roaring, NASCAR inspired track setup Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, works as an Certified Financial Planner. He is no stranger to high-performance driving, having previously participated in track days, and he spends extensive hours honing his skills in his sim racing simulator. Everything related to motorsports fuels his drive, but he maintains balance by training in the gym and dedicating time to his family.

“We are delighted to bring Henrik Peters, our first MSM Discovery Day graduate, into NASCAR Euro Series,“ said Team Manager Chris Liemann. „The chemistry between us was right from the start, and we look forward to guiding Henrik step-by-step through the Rookie Challenge to prepare him for the OPEN next year.”

The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series grid is rapidly taking shape, and Peters will certainly not be the last fresh face across the three divisions. The 2026 Rookie Challenge will roar to life on April 17 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. Peters’ official racing number will be announced by Marko Stipp Motorsport at a later date. The German long-team goal is to move up to OPEN in the near future.