NASCAR announces 2027 schedule with major Chase changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
NASCAR unveiled its 2027 schedule, highlighting familiar venues but significant adjustments to the Chase format. Watkins Glen joins the final 10 races that will determine the champions. The season finale will still take place at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Dover Motor Speedway returns for a points race, while Iowa Speedway will host the July 4 weekend event. Individual track announcements occurred over several weeks leading up to the release to generate more media attention for events.
- •Watkins Glen joins the final 10 races in the Chase.
- •Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts the season finale.
- •Iowa Speedway replaces Chicagoland for the July 4 race.
- •Dover Motor Speedway returns as a points race venue.
- •The Chase format sees Darlington as the final regular-season race.
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR’s 2027 Schedule Is Mostly Familiar. The 2027 Chase Isn’t
"Most of NASCAR’s 2027 schedule was already known. The real news came in the Chase, where Watkins Glen joins the final 10 and changes the championship equation.
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