2026 NASCAR Calendar

The NASCAR Cup Series is the highest level of professional stock car racing in the world, rooted in American tradition and defined by high-speed, close-quarters competition on a variety of tracks. Utilizing the "Next Gen" car, a spec-chassis vehicle designed to mirror modern production styling while emphasizing mechanical parity, the series pits manufacturers Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota against one another. The championship is unique for its "Stage Racing" format, which rewards consistency throughout a race, and a high-stakes "Playoff" system where the field is progressively narrowed down to a final four drivers who compete for the title in a winner-take-all season finale. From the prestige of the Daytona 500 to the intensity of short tracks and road courses, NASCAR remains a cornerstone of global motorsport, celebrated for its blend of high-tech engineering and "rubbing is racing" grit.