Also of note on the 2026 Cup schedule is a new street-course event at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado on July 23, along with the first points-paying event since 1996 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19.

NASCAR made two of its executives available to the media this week, where they discussed some of the changes to the schedule for 2026

The World Center of Racing will welcome the Xfinity and Cup series Friday for two qualifying sessions and a 100-lap race. The Cup Series will set the field for its regular-season finale. Michael McDowell started on the pole for last year's race and is among more than a dozen drivers trying to win a berth in the playoffs.