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The Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival kicks off on September 11, 2026, drawing 10,000 to 15,000 fans to downtown Watkins Glen for a weekend of vintage racing, historic tributes, and classic car showcases.
The Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival returns on September 11, 2026, celebrating the golden era of post‑World War II road racing with vintage cars, live music, and a pedestrian‑friendly downtown.
Natalie Decker made a surprise return to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Daytona in 2025, but confirmed she will not race in NASCAR for the remainder of the 2026 season, while Logan Bearden steps into the No. 42 Chevrolet and Young's Motorsports finalizes only two of eight remaining driver spots.
NASCAR reveals its 2027 calendar, highlighting the DAYTONA 500, the return of NASCAR San Diego at Naval Base Coronado, and a championship weekend at Homestead‑Miami, while broadcast partners and strategic breaks shape the season.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule has been unveiled, detailing which networks will air each race and outlining the key dates and venues that fans can expect.
NASCAR’s 2027 schedule revives classic events, introduces street racing and reshapes the playoff map, setting the stage for a dynamic season.
Watkins Glen International will host a reshaped NASCAR weekend in September 2027, pairing stock‑car racing with a vintage Grand Prix festival, while Shane van Gisbergen eyes a historic three‑peat.
NASCAR announces its 2027 calendar, highlighting the return of the San Diego event at Naval Base Coronado, the Wheatley Vodka Clash at Daytona, the All‑Star Race at North Wilkesboro, and a upgraded Championship Weekend at Homestead‑Miami, alongside new venues and an ongoing partnership with the U.S. Navy
NASCAR has unveiled its 2027 season calendar, highlighting a refreshed playoff structure, the return of the Clash to Daytona, and new dates for several races, while also noting developments in IndyCar and Williams.
Kurt Busch reflects on his brother Kyle’s battle with illness, the pressures of racing culture, and his new role guiding the next generation of drivers.
NASCAR’s final truck race of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will see Luke Baldwin take the wheel of the No. 2 Ford, as Dystany Spurlock's debut campaign is defined by a delayed debut and a modest finish at Richmond.
The 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway will feature veteran Josh Bilicki in a solitary open car, underscoring a broader shift in the series’ calendar and qualifying format.
Garage 66 announces that veteran Josh Bilicki will re‑enter the NASCAR Cup Series oval scene at Richmond on August 15, piloting the No. 66 Ford in the only non‑chartered car of the weekend.
NASCAR announced a sweeping revision to its 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series rulebook that will reshape how full‑time Cup drivers compete in the lower‑tier division.
NASCAR’s Iowa Corn 350 on August 9 will determine the last spot in the 2026 Chase, with Austin Cindric and Ryan Preece battling for the lead.
Early reports suggest the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series calendar will feature classic races at Daytona, Bristol and Charlotte, alongside new events such as a Father’s Day race at Pocono and a July 4th showdown at Iowa, with television coverage spread across major networks.
Country music star Dierks Bentley is set to close NASCAR’s 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series with a concert at Iowa Speedway on August 9, tying together a weekend of racing, music and brand partnerships.
Dierks Bentley will close the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, delivering a free concert that coincides with the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 race.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule reveals confirmed dates for Daytona, EchoPark and Watkins Glen, including the return of the Wheatley Vodka Clash and a revamped Chase schedule.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign for Garage 66 (MBM Motorsports) features a rotating driver lineup, a Daytona 500 qualifying effort by Casey Mears, and a strategic schedule that omits the Brickyard 400 but targets five upcoming races, including playoff dates.
Kaulig Racing announced that Colin Braun will drive the No. 25 RAM 1500 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park on July 11, bringing his IMSA pedigree and road‑course experience to the series.
NASCAR has abandoned the win‑and‑in rule for the upcoming season, leaving two surprise winners outside the top‑16 playoff cutoff and setting the stage for a pivotal race at Sonoma.
Cole Custer will not compete at Naval Base Coronado, with Alex Labbe stepping into the No. 0 Chevrolet for his fifth 2026 start. The series finale at Chicagoland Speedway looms in July, while the inaugural Coronado event will stream live on the CW Network.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will miss the upcoming San Diego race, with Tyler Reif stepping in, while NASCAR’s new eligibility rule reshapes the Truck Series lineup.