Overview

• NASCAR will pause the Chicago Street Race in 2026 and plans to return in 2027 with a revised date and shorter build schedule.
• City and NASCAR negotiators failed to agree on moving the race off the Fourth of July weekend as officials raised concerns over street closures, noise and logistical demands.
• The series is in talks to host a 2026 Cup Series street race in San Diego as a potential replacement for Chicago.
• NASCAR is also eyeing reactivation of Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet as a fallback venue if a new Chicago street-race agreement remains elusive.
• The Mexico City road course event’s return for 2026 is uncertain due to logistical and calendar conflicts, pushing NASCAR to revisit its international schedule.