A Revamped Calendar
NASCAR has released its 2027 Cup Series schedule, a lineup that stitches together beloved traditions with fresh experiments. The season opens with the iconic Daytona 500 on February 21, the 69th running of the race, while a week earlier the Wheatley Vodka Clash returns to Daytona on February 13.
July 30 through August 1 brings the NASCAR San Diego weekend at Naval Base Coronado, a tribute to the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary that will blend racing with military recognition. The new In‑Season Challenge will culminate in a $1 million prize, with the final showdown scheduled for July 4 at Iowa Speedway, adding a high‑stakes narrative to the mid‑year action.
Milestone Moments
North Wilkesboro Speedway will host a tripleheader on May 23, featuring the Cup, Truck and O’Reilly Series, commemorating the track’s 80th anniversary and reviving its historic atmosphere. Homestead‑Miami Speedway, fresh from a $20 million modernization, will again stage Championship Weekend, promising a modernized venue for the season‑ending title battle.
The Chase begins at Richmond Raceway on September 11, introducing Watkins Glen International and New Hampshire Motor Speedway as road‑course venues, while Bowman Gray Stadium makes its Truck Series debut and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park returns on September 5.
The Bristol Night Race returns to August, and Dover Motor Speedway regains a Cup points date after hosting the 2026 All‑Star Race, underscoring the sport’s commitment to varied track styles.
The Road Ahead
The final three races before the Chase—at World Wide Technology Raceway, the Daytona 500 and the Southern 500 at Darlington—are expected to be fierce contests that could decide the championship, setting the stage for a season that balances heritage with bold new directions.