The 2026 NASCAR schedule could look very different—and the speculation is heating up. With attendance shifts, industry rumors, and NASCAR’s hunger for new markets, it’s time to play a little game of add three, cut three. Some names on the chopping block may surprise you. Others? Well, fans have been calling for their removal for years. But it’s not just about axing underperformers. It’s also about where the sport could grow next—and which markets NASCAR might gamble on.
Why might Iowa, despite fan love, be the odd one out just one year after its big Cup debut?
Is Dover finally reaching the end of its long, bumpy road on the schedule?
Richmond has history—but has it lost all momentum and fan interest?
Could places like Montreal or Portland be next in line for a full Cup race push?
And then there’s Kentucky. Left for dead, but with Next Gen cars proving themselves on intermediates, some fans are wondering if it’s due for a second life. Pair that with a strong Canadian fan base and some untapped Pacific Northwest potential, and the “new” NASCAR schedule could be both bold and divisive. What tracks would you cut or add in 2026? Drop your wildest ideas below and join the conversation.
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