Overview
- Jordan Bianchi reported that Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City will not return to the Cup Series schedule in 2026.
- NASCAR will not stage any international Cup events next season, marking a pause in its global expansion plans.
- The Chicago Street Race has been paused for 2026, with organizers aiming for a street return to the city in 2027.
- The 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet is set to rejoin the Cup schedule after its final race in 2019.
- NASCAR continues to develop a street race concept at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado for the 2026 season.