2027 NASCAR Schedule Promises Intrigue While Chicago, San Diego Questions Loom

Key Points:

• The 2027 NASCAR Cup schedule is seeing significant changes, including the Clash moving back to Daytona and the All-Star Race potentially returning to North Wilkesboro, replacing Dover as the All-Star venue.
• Bristol is expected to move its night race to August to align with the new Chase format, while New Hampshire may take Bristol’s September Chase date, benefiting both tracks with better timing for camping and avoiding conflicts with college football.
• Watkins Glen will join the Chase in September, replacing World Wide Technology Raceway, which may move out of the postseason; Richmond is also a candidate to join the Chase as a Saturday night showcase race.
• The Chicago street course and Naval Base Coronado (San Diego) races remain uncertain, with San Diego favored due to corporate support despite access challenges, and Chicagoland Speedway likely off the schedule if both street races occur.
• No international NASCAR events are planned for 2027, though there is hope for a return to Mexico City, Montreal, or new locations like Brazil or Europe in future seasons, potentially through special events like the Clash.