The 2026 NASCAR schedule dropped, and it’s shaking things up in a big way. Fans are buzzing about a street race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, a first-of-its-kind event on an active military base for all three national series, Cup, Xfinity (soon to be O’Reilly Auto Parts), and Trucks, set for June to celebrate the Navy’s 250th anniversary.

Chicagoland Speedway’s back in the mix, replacing the paused Chicago Street Race, bringing Cup action to the 1.5-mile oval on July 5 for the first time since 2019. The All-Star Race is leaving North Wilkesboro for Dover’s Monster Mile on May 17, switching to a daytime vibe since Dover lacks lights. Homestead-Miami Speedway reclaims the Cup Series championship on November 8, its first finale since 2019. Watkins Glen’s jumping to Mother’s Day weeken

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