A Revised Calendar
NASCAR has officially released the first batch of race dates for the 2027 season, confirming the iconic Daytona Clash to open the year on February 13. The move signals the series’ intent to anchor the early calendar before the traditional February showcase.
Perhaps the most notable adjustment is the relocation of the Daytona 500 to August, a shift driven by overlapping NFL playoff commitments that forced the series to carve out a new window for its flagship event.
Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway will again host a two‑weekend double‑header, with races scheduled for February 26‑28 and again on July 17‑18, preserving the same cadence that fans saw in 2026.
In Austin, the Circuit of the Americas will hold a dedicated weekend from March 5‑7, offering a fresh spring slot for the Texas‑based event.
Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth is slated for a late‑April to early‑May stretch, with race dates set for April 30 through May 2, giving teams a compact but intense stretch of competition.
The traditional Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona will close the summer schedule on August 27‑28, rounding out a calendar that now stretches into the late summer months.
Unresolved Questions
Despite the concrete dates, several high‑profile uncertainties linger. NASCAR has yet to confirm a return to Chicago or a street‑race proposal in San Diego, and the governing board is still evaluating potential moves for the All‑Star Race and the postseason at Dover and New Hampshire.