NASCAR officially announced the complete 2027 calendar for its Cup, O’Reilly, and Truck Series, ensuring no new venues appear on the premier schedule.
Courtyard changes: Cup Series points and road course reevaluations
Daytona International Speedway will host The Clash, and North Wilkesboro will bring back the All‑Star Race. Dover is reinstated as a points event, while Richmond Raceway launches the Chase’s first round; Darlington’s Southern 500 now closes the regular season. New Hampshire Motor Speedway re‑enters the Chase lineup, and Watkins Glen, the sole road course in the clay‑clad Chase, shifts to May after a regulatory pushback.
The San Diego Street Course returns a few weeks later in the year, and a new military installation is slated for future racing. The Fourth‑of‑July slot moves to Iowa Speedway, marking its first July‑guest appearance.
Two off‑weeks remain unchanged: an Easter break at the end of March and a second August pause during the summer stretch.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series crossroads: track swaps and season structure
North‑Wilkesboro re‑enters the secondary division after a 32‑year absence, offsetting the loss of Rockingham. No stand‑alone races will dot the 2027 schedule, which tightens focus to the primary events.
Truck Series diversifies: new points, lost venues, and street collaborations
Rockingham, San Diego, Watkins Glen, Dover, and Richmond all ration out Truck stops. Bowman Gray Stadium gains its inaugural NCTS points race, and Canadian Tire Motorsports Park re‑emerges after pre‑pandemic shutdowns. The series adds a joint weekend with IndyCar on St. Pete’s streets.
Weekend of championships and broadcast footprint
Homestead‑Miami Speedway will again stage the triple‑division championship on November 12‑14, uniting Cup, O’Reilly, and Trucks for the finale. A split broadcast network covers the season: FOX, Amazon Prime Video, TNT, and USA/NBC stream Cup races; The CW handles all O’Reilly events; and Fox continues its full Truck Series coverage.
Looking ahead: a 2027 season shaped by tradition and subtle shifts
The revised schedule preserves staple circuits while cautiously expanding new experiences, setting the stage for a season that respects NASCAR’s heritage and embraces fresh opportunities.
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