NASCAR's 2027 Return to St. Petersburg
The stock car racing sanction has confirmed that the 2027 season will feature a three‑race weekend in St. Petersburg, Florida, marking the series' comeback to the city after a multi‑year absence.
The Craftsman Truck Series will share the schedule with the Indy NXT and the NTT IndyCar Series, creating a unique tripleheader that blends stock‑car, open‑wheel and sports‑prototype competition.
A March Showdown on the Gulf Coast
The event is slated for March 2027, placing the tripleheader early in the calendar and giving teams a chance to test new setups on the street circuit before the traditional summer dates.
NASCAR officials said the full 2027 schedule will be rolled out throughout 2026, allowing fans and partners to plan around the new dates.
Series executives highlighted the economic benefits for the St. Petersburg community, noting that the weekend will attract visitors, media crews and sponsors to the waterfront venue.
Drivers and crew chiefs are already studying the layout, which features a mix of tight turns and high‑speed straights that challenge both aerodynamic balance and tire management.