NASCAR’s 2026 Cup Series schedule just dropped, and it’s a wild ride of bold moves and big returns. Think street racing on a Navy base, a fan-favorite oval roaring back to life, and a championship finale flipping the script. The 38-race slate, packed with two off-weekends and some spicy date shuffles, has everyone talking. From San Diego’s debut to Homestead reclaiming the crown, it’s a season built to thrill. But the real story? A last-minute switch sparked by fans who packed the stands to save a historic track.

The schedule’s got something for everyone: a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego on June 21, Chicagoland Speedway storming back on July 5, and North Wilkesboro earning a points-paying race on July 19. Homestead-Miami snags the championship on November 8, end

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