Rumors about track swaps and date shifts have NASCAR fans buzzing, with talks of historic venues getting fresh looks while others face the ax. Take Kentucky Speedway, for example; it vanished from the Cup Series calendar in 2021 after years of whispers about declining crowds and shifting priorities, despite hosting races since 2011. Insiders like Kelly Crandall have pointed out how poor racing and empty seats can seal a track’s fate.

Crandall said, “If you sit down and make a list right now of all the scheduled rumors, they all don’t fit.” But with confirmed spots like the Daytona 500 locked in for February 15, 2026, the shake-up could bring exciting additions that keep the series evolving.

Joey Logano stays level-headed amid the speculation, sharing his take on potential changes at pl

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