A Revamped Calendar
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with The Clash on February 13, followed by the iconic Daytona 500 on February 21 at Daytona International Speedway, setting the tone for a year that blends tradition with fresh challenges.
After an eight‑year absence, Chicagoland Speedway returns to the tour on June 27, bringing its 1.5‑mile intermediate layout back into the points‑paying mix and giving fans in the Midwest a long‑awaited date on the schedule.
Dover Motor Speedway, which hosted the 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race, re‑enters the points‑paying slate on May 16, ensuring its historic 1‑mile concrete track remains a fixture in the competitive calendar.
Bristol’s Night Race Moves Back
The beloved Bristol Night Race makes its traditional August appearance, with the Cup Series taking the track on August 14, preserving the electrifying atmosphere that has defined the event for decades.
Adding to the summer lineup, NASCAR returns to San Diego on August 1, staging the race at Naval Base Coronado and marking the final round of the In‑Season Challenge, a nod to the series’ expanding coastal footprint.
Championship Finale
The season will culminate at Homestead‑Miami Speedway on November 14, continuing the tradition that has crowned champions there since 2002, while a ten‑race Chase featuring Richmond, Watkins Glen and New Hampshire will determine the contenders for the title.