The opening day was March 21. The first race weekend is April 3–5 — and it is already something special.
A1 Motor Park kicks off the 2026 season with a double-header: the BMW Cup Bulgaria Round 1 and the Bulgarian Endurance Series BES 999, both running on the same weekend at the same circuit. Two different motorsport communities, one unforgettable weekend.
The Programme
3–5 April 2026 · A1 Motor Park, Samokov
BMW Cup Bulgaria is one of Bulgaria's longest-running and most established one-make championships. Round 1 of 2026 opens at A1 Motor Park — the circuit's debut as a BMW Cup venue.
Bulgarian Endurance Series — BES 999 brings something brand new: the first 6-hour endurance race ever held in Bulgaria. Strategy, team coordination, tyre management — endurance racing at a circuit that was built for exactly this kind of event.
The full BMW Cup 2026 season calendar:
- Round 1: 3–4 April · A1 Motor Park
- Round 2: 20–21 June · A1 Motor Park
- Round 3: TBA
Open Pit — Drive the Track
This is not just a spectator event.
On Friday afternoon and Sunday morning, there will be Open Pit sessions open to anyone who wants to get behind the wheel for a session on the circuit. You do not need to be a registered competitor. You do not need a race car. This is your chance to drive A1 Motor Park while a real race weekend is happening around you.
Tickets
The event is open to the public — tickets from 10 EUR.
Available online in advance or at the gate on the day.
Buy tickets: kupibileti.bg/bg/category/301
Event details: kupibileti.bg/bg/about-event/2107
Want to Race?
If you want to enter the race itself, contact the organisers directly:
BMW Cup Bulgaria:
- Instagram: @bmwclub_bulgaria
- Phone: +359 882 908 867
- Email: lilogeorgiev89@gmail.com
Bulgarian Endurance Series:
- Instagram: @bulgarian_endurance
- Phone: +359 893 344 173
- Email: yavor@mirafiori.bg
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tickets cost for the A1 Motor Park race weekend? Tickets start from 10 EUR and are available online at kupibileti.bg or at the gate on the day of the event.
What races are happening at A1 Motor Park on April 3–5? Two championships are running simultaneously: BMW Cup Bulgaria Round 1 (April 3–4) and the Bulgarian Endurance Series BES 999 — the first ever 6-hour endurance race in Bulgaria.
Can I drive at the A1 Motor Park race weekend? Yes. Open Pit sessions are available on Friday afternoon and Sunday morning, open to the public — no racing licence or race car required. You can drive your own road-legal car on the circuit.
Where is A1 Motor Park located? A1 Motor Park is located near Samokov, Bulgaria — approximately 60 km south of Sofia via the E79 highway. Drive time from central Sofia is around 55 minutes.
Is the BMW Cup race at A1 Motor Park open to spectators? Yes. The event is fully open to the public. Tickets are available online or at the gate.
Where can I stay near A1 Motor Park for the race weekend? Everwood Hotel & Restaurant in Govedarci is our recommended partner — just 15 km from the circuit, with restaurant, spa and parking for trailers. See our full accommodation guide for all options in Samokov and Borovets.
See the full 2026 event calendar at circuit-insider.com/events — including all BMW Cup rounds, endurance races, track days and open days.