NASCAR is on the brink of publishing its 2027 schedule, a calendar that has already sparked a flurry of fan‑driven proposals.
Fan Influence Shapes the Calendar
The series has a track record of responding to supporter feedback, having reinstated races at Chicagoland Speedway and added a points event at North Wilkesboro in recent years.
This year the conversation centers on several key changes: dropping the spring event at Watkins Glen because of persistent muddy, cold and windy conditions, and searching for a permanent host for the Fourth of July weekend.
Watkins Glen will not run a spring race in 2027; instead the track will host a Chase race later in the season, while the series looks to secure a stable venue for the July holiday.
Fans have voiced a consensus that a reliable Fourth of July venue is needed, noting that the current host, Chicagoland, is viewed as suboptimal for the celebration.
Rumors also circulate that the iconic All‑Star Race could be moved from its traditional Dover location to another track next year, with Nashville, Charlotte, New Hampshire, North Wilkesboro and Las Vegas all mentioned as possible destinations.
The debate extends to the inclusion of both the Chicago Street Circuit and Chicagoland Speedway on the 2027 lineup, a question that could shape the series’ regional footprint.
In addition, NASCAR has shifted the entire season back a week to accommodate the new Super Bowl schedule, a move that has already created clashes such as the Bristol night race and the event at Gateway with major football games.