iRacing Studios has revealed that the upcoming NASCAR 26 console title will feature three new tracks joining its roster, expanding the variety of circuits available to players.
The new additions include Chicagoland Speedway, a 1.5‑mile oval in Illinois, Naval Base Coronado, a street‑circuit built around a naval airstation in California, and the St. Petersburg Street Circuit, which winds through downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Despite the expansion, the company confirmed that Bowman Gray Stadium, the historic half‑mile track in Winston‑Salem, will not be part of the game, leaving it as the sole omission from the full lineup.
These changes mirror a broader real‑world schedule shift, as several venues that appeared in NASCAR 25 have been replaced or repositioned for the latest edition.
Fans will notice that the Cup Series schedule in NASCAR 26 is now complete except for the missing Bowman Gray, while the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series enjoys a full calendar of events.
The Craftsman Truck Series gains an exclusive venue with the St. Petersburg Street Circuit, giving drivers a new urban challenge, and the ARCA Menards Series retains Portland International Raceway as its sole series‑specific track.
Series Lineup Overview
In the Cup Series, the only gap remains Bowman Gray, while the Roval configuration of Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Chicago Street Circuit have been removed from the roster.
The ARCA Menards Series will feature Portland International Raceway as its dedicated track, underscoring the game’s commitment to diverse racing experiences.
iRacing has also clarified that it will not add a feature allowing players to compete in series at tracks that are not officially linked to its schedule, preserving the integrity of the licensed calendar.
Overall, the upcoming release promises a richer variety of circuits, even as it leaves a beloved short track off the list, a decision that has sparked discussion among the community.