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Raise a Glass: NASCAR Returns to Wine Country June 27-28, 2026

SONOMA, Calif. (August 20, 2025) – The high-speed action of NASCAR racing returns to wine country June 27-28, 2026, as Sonoma Raceway hosts Northern California’s only appearance by America’s most popular form of motorsports.

Set amongst the rolling hills of Sonoma Valley, the weekend will feature two premier events: a NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, June 27, and the 36th running of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 28.

“There’s nothing like NASCAR in wine country, and we’re fired up to welcome fans back to Sonoma in 2026,” said Brian Flynn, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sonoma Raceway. “It’s the kind of weekend that captures everything fans love about NASCAR – heart-pounding action, stunning views and unforgettable memories.”

Coming just one week after the first-ever San Diego Street Race at Naval Base Coronado, the Sonoma weekend marks Race 18 of the season for both the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. It will also be the second road course stop of the year for each series—an early-season turning point as the playoff picture begins to take shape.

The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will also mark the beginning of TNT Sports’ highly-anticipated NASCAR Cup Series broadcast run, bringing fans a new wave of coverage starting in Sonoma.

Additionally, Sonoma’s race weekend will launch the second-annual NASCAR “In-Season Challenge,” bringing a new level of competitive intensity as drivers battle for five races in a bracket-style tournament for a $1 million bonus.

Drivers will once again take on the 1.99-mile, 10-turn road course, including the popular chute configuration, delivering high-speed corners, tight passing zones, and plenty of elevation changes—perfect ingredients for thrilling, strategy-filled racing in one of NASCAR’s most scenic settings.

Beyond the track, fans can look forward to a complete weekend experience, including practice and qualifying sessions, interactive displays, family-friendly entertainment, and one of the most picturesque viewing environments in the sport. With Sonoma’s sunny summer weather, hillside vantage points, and a vibrant fan atmosphere, the 2026 NASCAR weekend promises to be a true celebration of speed, strategy and West Coast racing culture.

On-track competition schedules and additional TV broadcast information will be provided at a later date.

Affordable tickets, camping, premium, upgrade, and parking options for the 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 race weekend are on sale now. Tickets for children ages 12 and under start at just $10. More information can be found by visiting SonomaRaceway.com or calling (800) 870-RACE [7223].

Sonoma Raceway is a 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course and quarter-mile drag strip located at Sears Point in Sonoma County, California. Built in 1968 the track is carved into rolling hills with 160 ft of total elevation change. It is host to one of the few NASCAR Cup Series races each year that are run on road courses. It is one of the world’s busiest racing facilities, with track activity scheduled an average of 340 days a year. A complete and versatile motorsports complex, it is home to one of the nation’s only high-performance automotive industrial parks with approximately 70 tenants.

Nashville Superspeedway Announces 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend Dates

Three days of NASCAR action return to Middle Tennessee, headlined by the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on May 31

LEBANON, Tenn. – Nashville Superspeedway will once again serve as the launchpad for summer in Middle Tennessee when NASCAR returns in 2026 for a triple-header weekend next May 29-31.

The weekend will open May 29 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on May 30 and capped by the May 31 headliner — the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.

“Year after year, we’re so honored to welcome NASCAR back to Middle Tennessee,” said Matt Greci, general manager of Nashville Superspeedway. “Our fans and community have embraced this weekend as a can’t-miss celebration to kick off the summer. The team here at Nashville Superspeedway takes pride in blending the best in racing with the energy and hospitality that Nashville is known for. This race weekend always delivers exciting finishes and unforgettable memories, and we know that 2026 will be no exception.”

Over the years, Nashville Superspeedway has seen some of NASCAR’s biggest stars take the checkered flag, including Cup Series champions Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson and Joey Logano — whose record five-overtime victory in 2024 stands as one of the most dramatic in recent memory — along with Nashville-based Trackhouse’s Ross Chastain.

Start times, on-track competition schedules, additional entertainment and broadcast information for all three races will be released at a later date.

Tickets for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, which have sold out for the Cup Series race each of the past three years, are available now. Fans can secure their seats by visiting nashvillesuperspeedway.com or calling 866.RACE.TIX.

2025 Race Schedule and Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 31

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

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About Nashville Superspeedway

Nashville Superspeedway stands as Middle Tennessee’s premier racing destination, nestled in one of America’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding regions. Our 1.33-mile D-shaped concrete track, featuring 14 degrees of banking, holds the distinction of being NASCAR’s largest all-concrete venue. Nashville Superspeedway’s rich racing heritage includes five NASCAR Cup Series races, 26 NASCAR Xfinity Series events, 18 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competitions and nine INDYCAR SERIES battles — including the 2024 INDYCAR SERIES championship finale. As a Speedway Motorsports property, Nashville Superspeedway serves as a year-round entertainment venue welcoming families and race fans from across the nation.

NASCAR RETURNS TO POCONO RACEWAY JUNE 12-14

Pocono Raceway has sold out the NASCAR Cup Series race the last three consecutive seasons with its largest crowds since 2010, including this past June (pictured). Photo credit: Pocono Raceway.
  • NASCAR Cup Series headlines tripleheader weekend that also includes the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series.
  • Cup Series race set for Sunday, June 14 – one week earlier than this season.
  • Single-day race tickets and weekend packages on sale now at www.poconoraceway.com

LONG POND, Pa. (Aug. 20, 2025) – The NASCAR Cup Series stars will head to the Pocono Mountains next summer as Pocono Raceway plays host to the series for a 53rd consecutive year on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

The action-packed June 12-14 tripleheader showcasing the Cup Series also will include the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series on the legendary 2.5-mile “Tricky Triangle.” The weekend will feature a race each day, beginning with the stars of ARCA on Friday, June 12.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will compete Saturday, June 13, leading into Sunday’s highly anticipated Cup Series race – an event that has sold out three years in a row and continues to be one of the most in-demand stops on the NASCAR calendar.

The 2026 edition will be slightly different than this season as the race weekend falls a week earlier next year, along with the ARCA Menards Series competing. The series first raced on the 3/4-mile oval at Pocono in 1969 and then the 2.5-mile triangle 70 times since 1983. Some of the biggest names in NASCAR have launched their careers with an ARCA victory at Pocono, including Justin Allgaier (2008), Joey Logano (2009), Kyle Larson (2014), Chase Briscoe (2016), Ty Majeski (2019), Ty Gibbs (2020), Corey Heim (2021) and Jesse Love (2023).

A scheduling conflict led to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series being unavailable for the 2026 weekend, but Pocono Raceway expects to welcome the series back in 2027.

Single-day tickets and weekend packages are on sale at www.poconoraceway.com, with Cup Series tickets beginning as low as $65. Families can take advantage of the “Kids Free” program, where children 12 and under are admitted free all three days with a ticketed adult. Click here for more information on the “Kids Free” program.

Race start times and television broadcast partners will be announced at a later date.

About Pocono Raceway

Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 60 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series events. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 300 events including Elements Music & Arts Festival and a wide range of entertainment events, car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com.

Meyer Shank Racing Duo Heads to Milwaukee for INDYCAR Homestretch

Armstrong will debut the No. 66 St. Thomas University Honda and wear a custom designed race suit created by a student in the Fashion & Merchandising program at STU

Pataskala, Ohio (20 August 2025) – Looking to put the finishing touches on the finest season in its history in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) heads to the venerable Milwaukee Mile for the penultimate race of the 2025 campaign.

Sunday’s Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 (2:00pm ET, FOX, SiriusXM ch. 218) not only sets the stage for the following week’s season finale, but it also gives the MSR duo a chance to put a bow on a year that has seen both drivers in the top 10 in the championship chase for much of the second half of the season.

Felix Rosenqvist’s (No. 60 SiriusXM Honda) and Marcus Armstrong (No. 66 St. Thomas University Honda) have set new standards for the Ohio-based MSR team through a season where MSR leads the entire INDYCAR SERIES in top-10 finishing percentage by a team with 20 top 10s in 31 starts (64.5%).

This weekend’s trip to the Milwaukee Mile gives both drivers a chance not only to boost their team’s standings, but also gives an opportunity for career-best year-end results for both drivers.

Rosenqvist is just five points out of sixth place in the title hunt, which would match his previous best, posted in his rookie season of 2019. Armstrong, who is ninth in the standings, but just two points out of eighth, looks to earn his first top-10 season finish since placing second in the FIA Formula 3 championship in 2019.

Armstrong will take to the track in Milwaukee with a fresh new look on the No. 66 Honda, featuring branding from Miami’s St. Thomas University (STU). The collaboration stems from a unique partnership launched in March between MSR and STU, aimed at giving students real-world experience across various disciplines including Fashion & Merchandising, Big Data Analytics, Culinary Arts, and Sports Administration.

As part of the initiative, students from the Fashion & Merchandising program were challenged to design a custom race suit for Armstrong to wear during the Milwaukee weekend. After a series of design submissions and an online fan vote hosted by MSR and STU, one design emerged as the favorite.

The winning concept—titled “Retro Motorsports Revival”—was created by Fashion & Merchandising student Lucia B. Her design has now been brought to life and will make its official debut this weekend. Lucia, along with several faculty and staff from STU, will be trackside to witness the exciting culmination of their creative collaboration.

The two-day weekend will feature a busy Saturday, with a morning practice (9 a.m., FS2) that leads into single-car qualifying at 2 p.m. (FS1). Final practice follows at 4:30 p.m., leading to Sunday’s 250-lap race which will air on FOX starting at 2 p.m. ET. SiriusXM will also host live INDYCAR Radio coverage of all sessions on XM Ch. 218.

Marcus Armstrong: “Short oval racing at a fun little track. I enjoyed it last year and we qualified well for the second race (P3). But unfortunately, we didn’t get to do a lot after we were taken out before the start. It’s a track I gelled with well last year, and hoping to get on the podium again after a strong oval result in Iowa. Also, looking forward to meeting everyone from STU! With their integration into the car and race suit, they can see it all come to life on race weekend.”

Felix Rosenqvist: “I’m very excited for Milwaukee, as it’s a great race track and with great fans. Definitley looking forward to a little oval action again. We’ve been fast on the ovals this year, so hoping we can string together a good result and at least another top-ten. It was probably one of the best races last year in terms of passing and action. So, we’re looking forward to putting on a good show!”

New England’s Only NASCAR Weekend Moves to August in 2026

Scenes from the USA TODAY 301 NASCAR Cup Series weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 21-23, 2024 in Loudon, NH. Photo by Adam Glanzman

The NASCAR Cup Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway Aug. 22-23, 2026.

LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR announced the 2026 national series schedule today that includes an Aug. 22-23 stop at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). New England’s only NASCAR weekend will feature the Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) regular season finale followed by the second-to-last regular season race for the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS).

“Next year’s NASCAR weekend will literally be a pressure cooker for those drivers,” said New Hampshire Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath. “The drivers will undoubtedly be putting it all on the line, and the Truck drivers specifically will be fighting for their final chance to make it to the NASCAR Playoffs. New England race fans are in for a wild weekend of racing at ‘The Magic Mile’ next August. What a perfect way to close out a summer of fun with family and friends.”

TV/radio broadcast start times, network affiliations, additional racing action and entertainment will be announced at a later date.

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Race fans who attend the Sept. 19-21, 2025 NASCAR Playoffs weekend at NHMS will be the first ones able to lock in their favorite seats and campsites for NHMS’s Aug. 22-23, 2026 NASCAR weekend by renewing while they’re on site next month.

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First ever NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series street race added to 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg weekend

NASCAR announced a Saturday, Feb. 28th race date for the series earlier today

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2025) – As part of its 2026 national series schedule released earlier today, NASCAR announced the addition of a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race date on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the 22nd annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. History will be made with this series racing on a street course for the very first time.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES headlines the weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg with its season-opening race for the 16th time on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This season’s INDYCAR champion Alex Palou began his championship surge with a win in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg back on March 2.

“What a great new racing addition to the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg to include the NASCAR trucks into Saturday’s show next year,” said Kim Green, co-owner, chairman and CEO of Green Savoree Racing Promotions, organizers of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. “Saturday will be packed for our fans with entertainment. We have INDYCAR qualifying and now an historic first with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. And, as usual, it all culminates on Sunday with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season-opening event on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg.”

Tickets for the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will go on sale this fall. Ongoing event updates will be posted at gpstpete.com.

About Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg:

The 22nd annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is a race event held during Florida’s spring break season. Traditionally the site of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ season-opening race, St. Pete is a destination city hosting this annual motorsports tradition and offering a festival atmosphere with its downtown location. The 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg airs live on a national broadcast on FOX on March 1. NASCAR will also conduct its very first street race for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in its history on the streets of St. Petersburg in 2026. The temporary circuit is a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration that uses the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runway at Albert Whitted Airport, and borders the waterfront of Tampa Bay and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is owned and operated by Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC. Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC is owned by Green Savoree Racing Promotions 2, LLC whose other subsidiaries also promote three additional NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto and BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland.

For more information, visit gpstpete.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @GPSTPETE or follow the event on X at @GPSTPETE and Instagram at @GPSTPETE using #FirestoneGP.

NASCAR VISITS ECHOPARK SPEEDWAY FOR TWO THRILLING RACE WEEKENDS IN 2026

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  • The green flag drops on EchoPark Speedway’s 2026 racing season with Atlanta’s Spring Race weekend Feb. 20-22, 2026.
  • Atlanta’s Night Race returns for primetime racing thrills on Sunday night, July 12, 2026.

HAMPTON, Ga. (Aug. 20, 2025) – EchoPark Speedway and NASCAR have announced the 2026 schedule of races in Atlanta. The action-packed track that is renowned for its exhilarating racing will once again host two NASCAR weekends next year.

Atlanta’s 2026 racing season takes the green flag Feb. 20-22, 2026, for Atlanta’s Spring Race weekend. Hot on the heels of the season-opening Daytona 500, EchoPark Speedway will host the second points-paying race of the NASCAR schedule. This race has become a must-attend event for die-hard fans and thrill-seekers alike, with the last two iterations each setting new records for lead changes in a NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta. Autotrader will make its debut as an entitlement partner at EchoPark Speedway as the sponsor of the spring weekend’s headline event: the Autotrader 400.

NASCAR’s encore performance in Atlanta will come under the lights July 11-12, 2026, with the return of Atlanta’s Night Race. EchoPark’s summer race weekend shifts its main event from Saturday night to Sunday night, delivering a thrilling NASCAR spectacle to a primetime audience. Atlanta’s 2026 summer weekend will feature the 16th running of the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart and the sixth to be held at EchoPark Speedway.

The electric atmosphere of Atlanta’s Night Race will also be amplified by the return of NASCAR’s In-Season Tournament. After hosting the opening round of the debut event in 2025, EchoPark Speedway will host the third of five rounds in the 2026 In-Season Tournament. Eight drivers will compete in four head-to-head matchups on Atlanta’s challenging high-banks, dueling at over 190 mph for a chance to win $1 million. TNT Sports will once again broadcast the five race In-Season Tournament, including the event at the network’s home speedway on Sunday night, July 12.

“We’re thrilled to once again have two weekends of exciting racing and entertainment next year at EchoPark Speedway,” said EchoPark Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison. “There’s never been a better time to be a NASCAR fan in Atlanta. With 96 lead changes between our two NASCAR Cup Series races last year and constant white-knuckle, side-by-side racing at 190 mph to go with it, there was no better place to be for a race in 2025 and we expect that to continue in 2026.”

Alongside EchoPark Speedway’s NASCAR Cup Series events, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will also hit the high banks in Atlanta in 2026. Atlanta’s same-day NASCAR doubleheader returns for its 12th year, featuring the Fr8 Racing 208 and Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 competing on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will return for Atlanta’s Night Race weekend, racing under the lights in the Focused Health 250 on Saturday night, July 11, 2026. Season tickets and single-race NASCAR Cup Series tickets are available now at www.EchoParkSpeedway.com or by calling 770-946-4211.

Green flag times, weekend entertainment, and complete broadcast information for EchoPark Speedway’s 2026 NASCAR weekends will be announced at a later date.

For more information on Atlanta’s 2026 NASCAR events, visit www.EchoParkSpeedway.com.

About EchoPark Speedway:

EchoPark Speedway is a premier entertainment venue located about 30 miles south of Atlanta, Ga.

Since 1960, EchoPark Speedway has been a staple of the NASCAR calendar and currently hosts two weekends of racing in the spring and fall each year. When NASCAR isn’t in town, EchoPark Speedway’s versatile facility hosts an assortment of events that attract visitors from near and far, from Monster Jam to the Georgia State Fair and everything between.

For more information on EchoPark Speedway and to see upcoming events at the facility, visit www.EchoParkSpeedway.com.

NASCAR Easter Weekend Classic Returns to Rockingham Speedway in 2026

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2025) – Following a sellout weekend for NASCAR’s celebrated return to Rockingham Speedway, the newly unveiled NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will return to the venerable Richmond County oval April 3-4, 2026.

“We’re thrilled NASCAR took notice of all the incredible support we received both during and following the North Carolina Education 250 presented by Black’s Tire and the Black’s Tire 200 and chose to include Rockingham Speedway on the 2026 schedule,” said Track Enterprises President, Bob Sargent, the official NASCAR event promoter at Rockingham Speedway. “We knew people in Richmond County and the surrounding areas were passionate, but the enthusiasm and turnout exceeded everyone’s expectations. We’re eager to welcome the fans back and build on a new Easter Weekend tradition.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series, which will transition its entitlement-naming rights to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026, was a fixture at the historic venue from 1982-2004. Former winners include a cast of the sport’s most recognizable names including David Pearson, Sam Ard, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Harry Gant, Mark Martin, Terry Labonte and Jamie McMurray.

Martin was an indomitable force at Rockingham in Xfinity Series competition throughout his career having collected 11 wins in 25 starts, including four straight during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. McMurray matched Martin’s four-peat by recording four wins in a row from 2002-2004.

Iowa native Sammy Smith earned the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black’s Tire victory for JR Motorsports following the division’s return to the iconic oval to become the 24th different winner in series history at the storied facility.

The Black’s Tire 200 marked the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series third visit to Rockingham Speedway with 24-year-old Tyler Ankrum taking the checkered flag.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Ticket holders and campers from the 2025 event will have access to exclusive pre-sale opportunities before tickets are released for sale to the general public. Race fans can log on to RacetheRock.com for continuing details and updates.

About Rockingham Speedway …

Located in Richmond County, N.C., Rockingham Speedway opened as a flat, one-mile oval on Oct. 31, 1965. It was reconfigured to a one-mile (1.017 miles) high-banked, D-shaped oval in 1969 and currently measures 0.94-miles in length. On Nov. 18, 2021, N.C., Governor Roy Cooper signed the 2021-2022 North Carolina state budget allocating $9 million to support reinvestment in the facility. The state funds, along with additional investments, allowed for redevelopment of the racetrack including the racing surface and extensive repairs.

About Track Enterprises …

Track Enterprises has been promoting motorsports events since 1985. Based in Macon, Ill., a dedicated staff, led by longtime promoter Bob Sargent, organize and promote upwards of 80 races a year across the eastern half of the United States. Track Enterprises was responsible for the highly-acclaimed return of the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to the Rockingham Speedway in 2025.

2026 NASCAR SCHEDULE FEATURES RETURN TO WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY

  • The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will have WWT Raceway play host to the second playoff race of the opening Round of 16 on Sunday, Sept. 13.
  • NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series also returns with the regular-season finale on Saturday, Sept. 12.

MADISON, Ill. (Aug. 20, 2025) – NASCAR today announced that the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule will see the highly anticipated return of World Wide Technology Raceway, which will host the second race of the Playoffs on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.

The 1.25-mile raceway, known for its history of exciting racing and over-the-top showmanship, sets the ultimate backdrop for the intensity of NASCAR Playoff racing. This marks a continuation of NASCAR’s commitment to the St. Louis region by bringing the Cup Series to the venue for a fifth consecutive season. The 2026 visit will mark the second consecutive season that WWT Raceway will play host to the second of three races in the opening Round of 16 of the Cup Series Playoffs.

The event weekend also will once again feature the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly NASCAR Xfinity Series) regular-season finale that will help determine the series’ 12-driver Playoff field on Saturday, Sept. 12.

“We’re thrilled that NASCAR is once again bringing the Cup Series Playoffs and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series back to World Wide Technology Raceway in 2026,” WWT Raceway Owner and CEO Curtis Francois said. “The fans in this region are passionate and create an extraordinary atmosphere for the entire weekend. We are proud of how this event continues to evolve and we anticipate it continuing to grow again next season.”

The 300-mile Cup Series Playoff race will be broadcast by NBC Sports. The 200-mile O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event will be televised live on The CW Network.

“The 2026 schedule announcement could not come at a better time for us as we begin our marketing efforts for next season,” WWT Raceway Executive Vice President and General Manager Chris Blair said. “We’re excited that we can share the exact date and event details for the upcoming WWT Raceway season while our NASCAR fans are on site for this year’s event. It’s one of the main questions we get from our attendees and I’m happy we can share the good news with them this year. We will have several ticket renewal and upgrade station locations throughout the venue during the 2025 event to help fans lock in their ticket plans, secure the best seats and take advantage of special early-buyer promotional offers.”

With the 2026 NASCAR dates now official, the track and its partners with the Confluence Music Festival can get a head start on securing preferred talent for next year. Confluence features live music on stages located inside the track, multiple locations on the midway and in the campground beginning Thursday of race week. This year’s festival includes 20 music acts, including headliners Jon Pardi, Ella Langley and Lil Jon.

The upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR doubleheader is scheduled for Sept. 5-7, with ticket renewals for the 2026 event beginning Saturday of this year’s event. 2025 ticket holders will have an exclusive renewal window through Friday, Oct. 31. An upgrade and relocation period for continuing fans will take place Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 21. Tickets for first-time ticket buyers and the general public will be available for purchase on Monday, Dec. 1.

The 2026 dates for both the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals and NTT INDYCAR SERIES are scheduled to be released by Sept. 1. Fans will be able to secure advance tickets for all three 2026 major events during the NASCAR event weekend.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming NASCAR weekend, please visit wwtraceway.com or call the ticket office at (618) 215-8888 ext. 1.

About World Wide Technology Raceway

World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA racing in St. Louis’ Metro East region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering 700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1.25-mile superspeedway; 1/4-mile drag strip; 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner & CEO Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year A

Dover Motor Speedway to host the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race

  • Dover Motor Speedway will play host to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race for the first time on Sunday, May 17, as part of a tripleheader NASCAR event weekend
  • The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series BetRivers 200 race returns on Saturday, May 16
  • A fan favorite, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, returns to The Monster Mile on Friday, May 15

DOVER, Del. (Aug. 20, 2025) – The 42nd annual NASCAR All-Star Race, featuring the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series, is coming to The Monster Mile in 2026, track officials announced today. The All-Star Race winner will take home a $1 million paycheck, as the storied event makes its first visit to Dover Motor Speedway.

The move to Dover Motor Speedway will mark the first time the NASCAR All-Star Race has been hosted on a one-mile oval and in the Northeast, kicking off three months of signature sports events in the greater Philadelphia area in 2026. Following the NASCAR All-Star Race in May, FIFA World Cup 26 will be hosted in June and July at Lincoln Financial Field and the MLB All-Star Game will be held July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The events coincide with the United States of America’s 250th birthday on July 4 and the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence.

“We are beyond excited to host the NASCAR All-Star Race at The Monster Mile in 2026,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover Motor Speedway’s president and general manager. “The mid-May dates historically offer great weather in our region and we are already hard at work on plans to make the entire weekend a special one for our fans. Stay tuned for lots of updates and fun additions to the weekend – including the return of the wildly successful Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware – in our famous Fan Zone.”

Known in NASCAR lore for its memorable moments and “win-to-get-in” eligibility, the NASCAR All-Star Race traditionally features winners from the past and current seasons, the top-two transfers from the All-Star Open last-chance race and a Fan Vote winner. The race is all about the $1 million grand prize and bragging rights, as no points are on the line and no one takes home a second-place check. Details on 2026 eligibility and format will be announced at a later date.

The first NASCAR All-Star Race was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 1985. EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) hosted the event in 1986, and it then returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway from 1987-2019. The event was held at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2020, Texas Motor Speedway in 2021-22, and North Wilkesboro Speedway from 2023-25. Last year’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro featured a memorable finish, with Christopher Bell besting Joey Logano at the finish line by just 0.829 seconds after a risky two-tire pit stop following the new-for-2025 promoter’s caution.

“Hosting the NASCAR All-Star Race at The Monster Mile is a win for Delaware’s economy and tourism industry,” said Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. “In 2026, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, fans from across the globe will come here for the thrill of race weekend, discovering our beaches, history, and hospitality along the way. And take it from the First State: if you’re not first, you’re last!”

The expanded NASCAR race weekend at Dover Motor Speedway will feature all three national touring series May 15-17, and the NASCAR All-Star race weekend will be held in lieu of the track’s regular season Cup Series event in 2026.

Along with the return of the BetRivers 200 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, the 2026 Dover race weekend schedule brings back the popular NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to the high-banked, concrete oval. Fans have clamored for trucks to return since their last visit to Dover in 2020. Known for action-packed, physical racing and close finishes at DMS, Kyle Busch leads active NASCAR drivers with three CRAFTSMAN Truck Series wins at The Monster Mile.

Renewal customers have until Sept. 30 to lock in their seats at the best prices.

Visit DoverMotorSpeedway.com or call 800-441-RACE to buy tickets and camping, place a deposit for 2026, or register for the Speedway’s email list to receive updates and announcements.

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