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NASCAR Confirms Cup Series Return to Rockingham Speedway in 2027

Following a sold-out Easter weekend revival, NASCAR plans infrastructure upgrades to support the historic track's comeback to its premier series.

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Overview

  • NASCAR’s Easter weekend return to Rockingham Speedway featured national Truck and Xfinity Series races, marking the track's first NASCAR events in 12 years.
  • The event drew approximately 16,000 fans on Friday and a sold-out crowd of 25,000 on Saturday, underscoring strong local enthusiasm.
  • Veteran drivers Jeff Burton and Kenny Wallace praised the revival of historic tracks like Rockingham as a way to reconnect with NASCAR's core fan base.
  • NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy announced the Cup Series will return to Rockingham in 2027, with infrastructure improvements planned to meet premier series standards.
  • Hosting a Cup race could generate $10–15 million in television revenue, but significant investments in safety, seating, and facilities will be required to support the event.