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NASCAR in 2026 will race on a new street course in San Diego, return Chicagoland Speedway to the schedule, move the All-Star race to Delaware and end its 38-race season at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Miami. The schedule released Wednesday includes two off weekends on a calendar that stretches from February to November. It begins with […]
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This weekend’s Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway will break Major League Baseball’s single-game, regular-season attendance record, according to the league. The game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves on August 2 has sold more than 85,000 tickets. Fans have purchased tickets from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin […]
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Swerve off I-85 and turn onto Bruton Smith Boulevard, because it’s race weekend and there’s things y’all gotta pick up first. Take a quick spin onto Fireball Roberts Road and get some Cheerwine over at the gas station because the temperature says 78 but the sun laughs at you and says “nah man, that sunscreen […]
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NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego next June to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy by hosting all three of its national series over a three-day weekend. It will be NASCAR’s second street race in the sport’s history, following a three-year run in Chicago and first […]
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The NASCAR Clash, the season opening race of the Cup Series schedule that has rotated around sites in recent years, will return to Bowman-Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to start the 2026 season on January 31 and February 1. The Cook Out Clash at ‘The Madhouse’ this past February was the first Cup Series […]
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NASCAR’s 2026 Championship Weekend featuring the Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series will be held at Homestead-Miami Speedway from November 6–8, 2026, the first time since 2019 that NASCAR’s three national series will crown their champions at the South Florida track. “Homestead-Miami Speedway has a history of competitive, championship racing that will provide nostalgia […]
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NASCAR and hospitality agency Elevate will co-develop NASCAR’s new experiential premium hospitality program: NASCAR One, Fueled by Elevate. The multi-year partnership will see Elevate Experiences develop premium experience packages, including track access, standalone events, camping enhancements, and more across 22 events at 13 tracks. This season, Elevate has delivered premium experiences for the Daytona 500, […]
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The city of Rockford, Illinois, is taking its marketing to the Rockingham Speedway on April 19, as the destination’s logo and brand colors will be on driver Josh Bilicki’s NASCAR Xfinity Series car. The North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at “The Rock” will include the Rockford-branded car sponsored by Dan Block, owner of Rockford-based Insurance […]
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NASCAR has named Steve Phelps as commissioner, a new role which will oversee all aspects of NASCAR, including the International Motorsports Association and all 15 NASCAR-owned or operated tracks. Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Donnell will succeed Phelps as NASCAR president, including day-to-day leadership of all three NASCAR National Series and all commercial, media and track […]
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Patrick Lindsey, having served as the executive director of the Shriners Children’s Open PGA Tour event in Las Vegas since 2015, has been named senior vice president and general manager of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Lindsey will step into the role following the retirement of Chris Powell, who has served as the speedway’s leader for […]
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