The 2025 NASCAR season is ongoing, but it's time to look ahead to 2026.

NASCAR released its full schedule for next year on Wednesday, with several surprise changes.

There were already some confirmed moves, including a street race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego and the championship returning to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the first time since 2019.

But there were other surprises that will shake up the schedule -- the All-Star Race in Dover, Delaware, for the first time, the first points-paying race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years and a return to Chicagoland Speedway after seven years away.

North Wilkesboro had hosted the All-Star Race for the last three seasons. The Chicago Street Course and Mexico City were removed for 2026, but Chicagoland fills the gap in nearb

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