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NASCAR 2026 Schedule Unveils New Tracks, Boosted Power

1/9/2026

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The NASCAR Cup Series 2026 schedule adds new tracks, including Chicagoland Speedway and a road course at Naval Base Coronado in California, with the season opening on February 1, 2026.
Cars will run 750 horsepower at shorter oval tracks and road courses, a boost of 80 horsepower.
The championship race returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway.
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson urges fans to temper expectations about the changes.

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The NASCAR Cup Series 2026 schedule adds new tracks, including Chicagoland Speedway and a road course at Naval Base Coronado in California, with the season opening on February 1, 2026.
Cars will run 750 horsepower at shorter oval tracks and road courses, a boost of 80 horsepower.
The championship race returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway.
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson urges fans to temper expectations about the changes.