Overview
- NASCAR released its full 2027 schedules Wednesday, restoring marquee events like the Clash at Daytona, the All‑Star at North Wilkesboro, the return of Chicagoland, and Homestead‑Miami as the championship venue.
- The Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will race again at Naval Base Coronado in 2027 under a multi‑year partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense that plans a second military‑installation street race in 2028.
- Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday is the regular‑season finale with qualifying Friday, and 41 cars entered for 40 spots so five open‑entry drivers will race for four positions in qualifying.
- NASCAR’s new superspeedway technical package — rear spoilers cut from seven to four inches and horsepower reduced from 510 to 465 — debuts at Daytona and is aimed at lowering drag and encouraging drivers to make more passing moves.
- The 2027 schedule moves Watkins Glen into The Chase and shifts several dates and tracks, a change that alters the mix of road courses and short tracks in the title run and could affect driver strategy, costs and early‑season logistics.