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Maciej Marcinkiewicz and Filip Sterczewski secured pole position in the combined round of the Polish Endurance Championship and FIA CEZ at Slovakia Ring, posting the quickest qualifying time among the field. The margin at the front proved razor-thin, with Miro Konopka trailing by just 0.011 seconds, underlining the competitive nature of the grid. The leading trio of LMP3 Ligiers will occupy the front rows, with Tomasz Dyszkiewicz and weekend substitute Robin Rogalski lining up second. Championship leaders Przemysław Bieńkowski and Mateusz Lisowski in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 qualified fourth, separated from the top three by only 0.243 seconds across all classes. Pole positions were distributed across the supporting categories: Marek Zmysłowski and Michał Ratajczak topped GT4 qualifying in an Audi R8 LMS, while Krzysztof Górny and Krystian Korzeniowski claimed GTC honours in a Porsche 911. Jan Antoszewski and David Dziwok, returning to Polish racing, led the Porsche 4F Cup field. Artur Paziewski and Amuno Pelette qualified first in the up-to-3.5-litre class, and Przemysław Silski and Zbigniew Szwagierczak headed the two-litre category. The endurance race will conclude Saturday's programme at Slovakia Ring, scheduled for 18:10.

Tomáš Pekař secured pole position for the third time this season in the Clio Cup Bohemia qualifying session at Slovakia Ring, edging out championship leader Bartłomiej Mirecki with a narrow margin. The defending series champion dipped below the 2:27 barrier to set the benchmark time that proved unbeatable for the rest of the field. Pekař and Mirecki traded fastest laps throughout the session before the Czech driver's decisive run. By taking pole, Pekař has closed the gap by one point in the title fight and will start alongside Mirecki on the front row for Saturday's opening race of the fifth round. Filip Dziwok, Pekař's teammate, claimed third on the grid with his best qualifying performance of the season, narrowly ahead of Luca Franca. Six Polish drivers featured in the top eight: Alan Kluza, Rafał Paprota, Julian Śmiechowski (third in the championship), and Paweł Wysmyk all secured strong grid positions. Further back, Oskar Marszałkowski qualified 13th, Krzysztof Dudek 15th, with Dawid Babrajen and Piotr Ławski rounding out the reported finishers at 20th.

Polish driver Oskar Marszałkowski will compete in the fifth round of the 2026 Clio Cup Bohemia season at Slovakia Ring, just three weeks after the previous event at Autodrom Most. The 17-year-old is aiming to secure another podium finish and consolidate his position in the championship standings. Located less than 50 kilometres from Bratislava, Slovakia Ring is one of the newest and most modern circuits in Central Europe. Over its 16-year history, the track has hosted rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship and World GT Championship, and remains a regular fixture on the Clio Cup Bohemia calendar. Marszałkowski enjoyed his strongest weekend of the season at the previous round, securing a second podium finish after a run of setbacks in earlier events. He currently sits at the top of a tight four-way battle for fourth place in the championship, separated from rivals by just one point. The driver spent the three-week break between rounds working on racecraft in a go-kart and was invited by McLaren to test the new McLaren Artura Trophy. Preparations at Slovakia Ring proved challenging when an engine failure cut short the official test day, limiting Marszałkowski's track time ahead of the weekend. However, he has previous experience at the circuit from earlier Clio Cup Bohemia rounds. The weekend schedule differs from standard rounds, with qualifying set for Friday afternoon, allowing drivers a full day's rest before the first race on Saturday, with the second race on Sunday. "It's a shame the test ended earlier than planned," Marszałkowski said. "Every lap before the weekend is valuable, especially with such a competitive field. Fortunately, I know the track from previous visits, so we have a baseline to work from. The key will be finding the right setup quickly and performing well in qualifying."

The 84th round of Prime Drift Open took place at Koszaliński Motopark on 14–16 August, drawing large crowds and delivering competitive racing across three days of qualifying and head-to-head battles. Ideal weather and a packed schedule of drifting action kept spectators engaged throughout the weekend, with multiple classes competing for points ahead of the season finale. Saturday's qualifying session set the grid for Sunday's decisive battles. In the Masters class, Fabian Hała topped the order with 91 points, marking the youngest competitor ever to lead the Masters category at this event. Kordian Trela-Muchewicz secured pole position in Pro, while Borys Piotrowski led the Pro Am field. The weekend proved costly for some contenders: Czech driver Daniel Pelikan was forced to withdraw after mechanical failure during practice, while Mateusz Suski, pre-event favourite in Masters, suffered engine trouble that ended his campaign. Sunday's finals delivered the headline results. In Pro Am, Paweł Nawarz claimed victory in his BMW 1, with Aleksander Pelikański (BMW E82) second and Piotrowski third. The Pro class saw Mike Tesler from Ukraine triumph in his BMW E46, defeating Rafał Biej in the final—a career-best result for Tesler. The Masters final proved dramatic: Łukasz Wróblewski (BMW 1) defeated Hała after a semi-final collision between Hała and Leszek Rachimow (BMW E36) left Wróblewski's car damaged. Despite the damage, Wróblewski recovered to win convincingly. With one round remaining, the championship standings remain wide open. In Masters, Łukasz Pijar leads ahead of Suski and Hała. Biej now tops Pro from Trela-Muchewicz and Michał Karwat, while Pro Am sees Paweł Jung leading a tightly bunched field where six drivers remain separated by minimal points. The season finale takes place 2–4 October at Słomczyn circuit.

The 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli hillclimb will serve as the opening round of the 2026 Italian Hillclimb Championship, with 258 drivers confirmed for the event in Gubbio, Umbria. The weekend will determine multiple national titles and will be broadcast live on ACI Sport TV. The event has been presented with a focus on spectator experience and community engagement, featuring special guests, paddock facilities, and supporting activities alongside the competitive racing. The hillclimb takes place over the traditional 4.15-kilometre course from Gubbio to Madonna della Cima, which passes through the Gola del Bottaccione geological site. The route has been resurfaced in several sections and upgraded with improved safety measures and spectator facilities. Official practice runs are scheduled for Saturday 22 August from 09:30, with two timed runs. The competitive races take place on Sunday 23 August, also starting at 09:30, with results determining the Trofeo Fagioli winner and Italian championship points. A new Arena Paddock facility has been created in the Roman Theatre area, open to the public throughout the event from Friday 21 August. The space will host food vendors, music, simulators, and special events. Saturday evening features a presentation by champion driver Simone Faggioli discussing his Pikes Peak experience, while a parade of road-going supercars will run on both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday also includes a motorcycle gathering and a street car meet. Live coverage will be available on a large screen in the paddock and via ACI Sport TV (Sky channel 228, TivùSat channel 52, and online at acisport.tv and Facebook). Free shuttle buses will operate from central Gubbio to the course on both race days. The event concludes with an exhibition on the Trofeo's 60-year history at the Galleria della Porta, running from 12 August.

The fourth round of the Polish Racing Car Championship (WSMP) will take an unusual format this season, with competitors split across two circuits in two countries over consecutive weekends. The majority of drivers will compete at Slovakia Ring this weekend, marking the circuit's return to the Polish championship calendar after a two-year absence. The event will run concurrently with the FIA Central European Zone (CEZ) Championships, allowing Polish competitors to measure themselves against international rivals. The main classes will feature a larger grid of prototypes, GT3 cars, and TCR machinery as a result. Beyond the headline categories, Slovakia Ring will also host the national divisions of Maluch Trophy and RN2, plus the 3 Series Cup support series. The weekend format differs from standard WSMP rounds, with only two races per class instead of three, though a 1.5-point multiplier ensures the same total points are available. The endurance championship will also award points, with the CEZ-regulated race shortened to one hour instead of two, and driver changes optional. The second part of round four will take place a week later at Audru Ring in Pärnu, Estonia. The venue previously hosted the full WSMP grid in collaboration with the Baltic Touring Car Championship (BaTCC) two years ago. This time, only national division 6 and the R-Sport Cup support series will compete there, with the BULL RUSH Super S Cup not travelling to the Estonian venue.

The 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli hillclimb in Gubbio will serve as the penultimate round of the Italian Supersalita championship, attracting a high-calibre entry list across multiple classes. The 4km high-speed course in Umbria is expected to deliver competitive racing and spectator appeal, with entry lists available for both modern and historic categories. In the top-tier competition, Simone Faggioli, a multiple Italian hillclimb champion and European hillclimb champion, will be among the principal contenders, piloting a Nova NP 01-2 C Judd. Stefano di Fulvio arrives as a major challenger in his Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo, having demonstrated strong form throughout the season. Luigi Fazzino will campaign an Osella PA30 Zytek Evo, while Mirko Torsellini brings a Norma M20FC Zytek after a season that included victory at Monte Bondone. Francesco Conticelli (Nova NP 01-2 Zytek), Franco Caruso (Nova NP 01-2 C Zytek), Samuele Cassibba (Nova NP 01-2 C Judd), and Sebastien Petit (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo) are also expected to feature prominently. Additional frontrunners include Achille Lombardi (Osella PA30 Judd), Matteo Moratelli (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo), Mario Massaglia (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo), Leonardo Chesini (Nova NP 01-2 C Mugen, making his debut at this event), and Fabien Bouduban (Norma M20FC Zytek). The 2-litre E2-SC class features Giancarlo Maroni (Nova NP 01-2 C Fiat Turbo), Salvatore Castellano (Nova NP 01-2 Synergy), Tommaso Carbone (Osella PA2000 Evo Honda), and Andrea Pezzani (Osella PA2000 Evo Honda) among the contenders. In the sub-1.6-litre E2-SC category, Andrea Santo di Caro has dominated the Italian Supersalita season in his Nova NP 03 C Aprilia and will be favoured to perform well. Michele Puglisi (Nova NP 03 C Aprilia), Filippo Ferretti (Wolf GB08 Thunder Aprilia), and Michele Gregori (Nova NP 03 C Aprilia) are also expected to challenge. Gerardo Rosa (Osella PA21 JrB Aprilia) and Matteo de Luca (Osella PA21 JrB BMW) represent further competitive entries in this class.

The Italian National Hillclimb Championship reaches its penultimate round this weekend with the 61st edition of the Trofeo Luigi Fagioli near Gubbio in Umbria. The event carries double-coefficient scoring as one of two championship finals. Simone Faggioli, competing for Best Lap and representing ACI Team Italia, will contest the hillclimb as the series approaches its conclusion.

The 44th Coppa Sila, one of Italy's most established hillclimb events, will take place from 28–30 August on the technical SP 256 course near Cosenza. Organised by the Automobile Club Cosenza, the event counts as the 12th round of the Italian Southern Mountain Speed Championship. The Coppa Sila has long been a fixture on the national hillclimb calendar, drawing competitors to the demanding mountain layout in Calabria.

The Trapani Automobile Club has secured a live streaming agreement for the Monte Erice hillclimb, scheduled for 4–6 September 2026. The event will be broadcast in full across social media platforms, with production and management handled by BSL Media of San Giovanni la Punta. The hillclimb counts towards three Italian national championships: the Italian Historic Speed Climbing Championship (CIVSA), the Italian Mountain Speed Championship (CIVM), and the Italian Classic Speed Climbing Championship (CIVSAC). The decision to provide comprehensive live coverage reflects the Trapani club's commitment to reaching competitors, teams, and enthusiasts beyond the circuit itself. Giovanni Pellegrino, president of the Trapani Automobile Club, stated that the agreement ensures Monte Erice receives the media visibility befitting a competition of its calibre. "We want no enthusiast, no matter how far from Erice, to miss a single moment of the race," he said. "We're bringing the emotion of those hairpins directly to screens everywhere." Monte Erice remains one of Italy's most technically demanding and historically significant hillclimbs, with its narrow ribbon of asphalt winding between rock and sea. The 2026 edition will amplify its reach well beyond the traditional trackside audience.

GT Racing will field nine entries at the 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, a prestigious round of the Italian Supersalita Championship held in Gubbio. The team aims to challenge across multiple categories with a mix of experienced drivers and newcomers to the squad. Gabry Driver, currently leading the GT Cup classification in the Supersalita series, will pilot a Ferrari 458 Challenge in pursuit of a top result to extend his championship advantage. Alex Picchi, competing under the Gretaracing banner, returns to the Gubbio event in a Peugeot 308 TCR, while Selina Prantl contests the TCR-DSG class seeking to move up the category standings. Francesco Savoia, also Gretaracing-affiliated, will campaign a Peugeot 308 in the RS Cup category on a circuit where he has previously performed well. Kristian Fiorucci, a local driver from Scuderia Automobilistica Città di Gubbio, makes his GT Racing debut in a second Peugeot 308 Cup at his home event. Alessio De Luca of Cosenza Corse steps into a Mini JCW RS Cup entry after recent outings in a Renault 5 GTT. Vanni Tagliente continues in RS Plus following recent strong performances, while Salvo Mondino (Cosenza Corse) targets victory in RS 2.0 TB as a potential championship turning point. Filippo Braccioli, another local entry from Scuderia Automobilistica Città di Gubbio, completes the lineup in a Mini JCW Racing Start. The Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, often referred to as the "Monte Carlo of hillclimbs," takes place on the roads around Gubbio in Umbria.

Gaetani Racing will compete in the 61st edition of the Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, a hillclimb event taking place near Gubbio in Umbria next weekend. The race serves as the sixth round of the Italian SuperSalita Championship and counts as the first of two crucial season finals. The team will field a Ferrari 458 Challenge Evo, recently returned to the squad following a previous incident. Driver Rosario Iaquinta will pilot the car in the GT Cup category. The hillclimb's location in the medieval town of Gubbio holds particular significance for the team. Technical and sporting checks begin on Friday 21 August. Two reconnaissance runs are scheduled for Saturday 22 August from 09:30, with official practice and racing on Sunday 23 August starting at 09:00.