Generally the rumors are true.
Months after the chance turned a speaking level, that the season-ending championship race will likely be rotated amongst a number of tracks, starting in 2026 when Homestead-Miami breaks Phoenix Raceway’s six-year grip on the three-day weekend of championship races.
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It’ll be a homecoming of types at Homestead, which served as host of the season finale from 2002-2019. Starting in 2004, the ultimate race turned an precise “championship” race when NASCAR first carried out a season-ending playoff format.
Homestead’s return as championship venue is slated for Nov. 6-8, 2026 (Friday to Sunday), with the acquainted format: Truck Collection on Friday, Xfinity Collection on Saturday and the Cup Collection finale Sunday.
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It’s going to be palms changing cactus throughout NASCAR’s championship weekend in 2026.
Per Tuesday’s press launch: As a part of this shift, the NASCAR Championship Weekend will transfer to a brand new rotating mannequin as a part of a fan-centric effort to make sure that the season’s thrilling conclusion is shared amongst NASCAR’s marquee venues and key markets.
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“Homestead-Miami Speedway has a historical past of aggressive, championship racing that can present nostalgia for veteran drivers and followers and exhilaration for NASCAR’s new technology,” mentioned NASCAR government vice chairman Ben Kennedy, Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer.
“As we transfer ahead, the rotating mannequin will present new challenges for opponents in addition to alternatives for distinctive venues to host our loyal followers at NASCAR Championship Weekend.”
Phoenix will lose the 2026 championship however proceed to have two weekend dates on the NASCAR schedule. The desert venue may also be a part of the longer term championship rotation, which is able to doubtless solely embody tracks and markets with favorable climate potentialities for early November.
