Miguel Gomes (born February 29, 1980) is a Portuguese professional

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driver who has competed full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series.

Racing career

In 2021, it was announced that Gomes would drive the No. 46

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for Marko Stipp Motorsport for the full NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in the EuroNASCAR 2 division, whilst also being a part of both the Rookie Trophy and Legend Trophy. He would go on to finish 15th in the final standings and third in the Rookie Trophy with a best finish of ninth at the second race at

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. On January 6, 2022, he would be retained by Stipp for the 2022 season following a contract extension. He would finish 16th in the final standings with three top-ten finishes including a best result of 9th at the season opening race at Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Gomes would remain with the team for the 2023 season, this time moving up to the EuroNASCAR Pro division. It was also during this year that he would participate in pre-season testing for the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway driving for

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in the No. 01 Ford. After not turning a lap in the Friday session, he would place 30th in the Saturday session. One month after the test, it was announced that Gomes would compete in the season-opening race at the track driving the No. 02

for Young's Motorsports. After starting 38th, he would go on to finish 31st after suffering a cut tire late in the race.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

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) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Whelen Euro Series – EuroNASCAR PRO

Whelen Euro Series – EuroNASCAR 2

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) (Bold – Pole position. ''Italics'' – Fastest lap. * – Most laps led. ^ – Most positions gained)

ARCA Menards Series

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) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gomes, Miguel Living people ARCA Menards Series drivers NASCAR drivers Portuguese racing drivers 1980 births Sportspeople from Lisbon