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NASCAR announces Craftsman Truck Series to return to Bowman Gray in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:29 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

NASCAR announces Craftsman Truck Series to return to Bowman Gray in 2027

Summary

NASCAR made a significant announcement at the Kyle Busch Invitationals during the season finale at Bowman Gray Stadium, revealing that the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will return to the venue on August 20, 2027. This marks the first points race at the historic quarter-mile track since 1971. All four divisions crowned their champions during the event, celebrated with a speech by Samantha Busch and competitive racing from Kyle Busch's son, Brexton. The weekend's events were held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, celebrating both upcoming and established talent in the sport.

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By the Numbers

•NASCAR announced the Craftsman Truck Series return for August 20, 2027.
•The last points race at Bowman Gray was in 1971.
•Kyle Busch's son, Brexton, participated in the Legend and Bandoleros races.
•All four weekly divisions crowned their champions during the season finale.

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12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Bowman Gray Season Finale | Racing Report | Ep. 078

What they're saying

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — This week on Racing Report we break down the Kyle Busch Invitationals and Championship Weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium where all 4 divisions crowned Champions and NASCAR came in with the big announcement everyone had been waiting to hear. NASCAR announced Saturday night that the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is coming […]
— Yahoo Sports

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