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NASCAR Cup Series takes off weekend amid playoff push

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:43 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

NASCAR Cup Series takes off weekend amid playoff push

Summary

The NASCAR Cup Series is on a scheduled off weekend for the second time this season, following the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The break allows teams, drivers, and crew members to recuperate before the final four races of the regular season. The series will return to action on Sunday, Aug. 9, at Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn 350, where playoff positioning will be critical. While there's no Cup Series race this weekend, various NASCAR programming and other racing events will be available for fans to follow across multiple platforms.

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By the Numbers

•NASCAR Cup Series is off this weekend after 22 races.
•The next race is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, at Iowa Speedway.
•Teams prepare for critical playoff implications in upcoming races.
•Fans can watch other motorsports events and NASCAR programming this weekend.

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What they're saying

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The NASCAR Cup Series is taking an off weekend of the 2026 season, but there is still plenty of racing and NASCAR programming to watch. Here's everything fans need to know.
— Yahoo Sports

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