Richmond Raceway to host 2027 Chase openers for NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Series
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Richmond Raceway will be the venue for the opening round of The Chase for both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027. The O’Reilly Series will kick off its Chase on Friday, Sept. 10, 2027, followed by the Cup Series Chase opener on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2027. This decision highlights Richmond's continued role in the NASCAR calendar, and the event is expected to draw significant attention from fans and teams alike. As preparations for the 2027 season begin, teams will be eyeing Richmond as a pivotal point in their Chase strategies.
- •Richmond Raceway to open 2027 NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Series Chases.
- •O’Reilly Series Chase starts on Sept. 10, 2027.
- •Cup Series Chase opener on Sept. 11, 2027.
- •Richmond remains a key venue in the NASCAR schedule.
- •Expect heightened preparation from teams ahead of the chase.
- 7:41 PMMotorsport.com — Richmond will open 2027 Chase on NASCAR Cup schedule
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Richmond will open 2027 Chase on NASCAR Cup schedule
- 6:35 PMRacer — Richmond to open 2027 Chase for NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series
"For the first time since the 2021 season, Richmond Raceway will have a race inside the NASCAR Cup Chase. The Virginia short track will play host to the opening race of the 2027 Cup Chase, moving into September from its current August date. It will again be a night race. The Richmond race weekend will be held from September 10-11. Richmond spent many years as the regular season finale and while ...Keep reading
"Richmond Raceway will host the opening round of The Chase for both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027.The O’Reilly Series will kick off its Chase on Friday, Sept. 10, 2027, followed by the Cup Series Chase opener the following evening.“Richmond Raceway has always been...
"Richmond is moving inside the NASCAR Cup Chase for the championship in the 2027 season
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 13, 2026, 7:41 PMRichmond will open 2027 Chase on NASCAR Cup schedule
For the first time since the 2021 season, Richmond Raceway will have a race inside the NASCAR Cup Chase. The Virginia short track will play host to the opening race of the 2027 Cup Chase, moving into September from its current August date. It will again be a night race. The Richmond race weekend will be held from September 10-11. Richmond spent many years as the regular season finale and while ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:41 PMRichmond will open 2027 Chase on NASCAR Cup schedule
Richmond is moving inside the NASCAR Cup Chase for the championship in the 2027 season
- RacerAug 13, 2026, 6:35 PMRichmond to open 2027 Chase for NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series
Richmond Raceway will host the opening round of The Chase for both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027.The O’Reilly Series will kick off its Chase on Friday, Sept. 10, 2027, followed by the Cup Series Chase opener the following evening.“Richmond Raceway has always been...
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