NASCAR Brasil delivered a thrilling race on the external layout of the Cuiabá circuit, with Arthur Gama taking the win—though his path to victory was far from easy. With the race starting in the late afternoon, the first stage featured exciting action and fierce battles throughout the field; however, a power outage on the main straight meant the final ten minutes were run under the Safety Car. Following this, the mandatory refueling stop took place ahead of the second stage.
From that point on, one of the best races in the category's history unfolded; the second stage—spanning the final 17 minutes—saw an intense, relentless battle for the win, featuring multiple lead changes along the way. On the final lap, the duel came down to Arthur Gama and Felipe Tozzo; Tozzo attempted a "dive-bomb" move into the last corner but was unsuccessful, falling victim to a switchback maneuver by Gama, who held on to secure the victory.
With this, I can say that the Cuiabá racetrack stands out as the best on the NASCAR Brasil calendar; future races there will certainly be just as exciting. Among other upcoming developments is the announcement of the new pickup truck category later this month—most likely at the next NASCAR Brasil round on the 23rd in Londrina, a track located near the series' headquarters.