2018 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.
| Event | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Clash at Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 10 Feb - 11 Feb |
| CAN-AM Duel | Daytona International Speedway | 15 Feb |
| Daytona 500 | Daytona International Speedway | 16 Feb - 18 Feb |
| Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 25 Feb |
| Pennzoil 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 04 Mar |
| Phoenix | Phoenix International Raceway | 11 Mar |
| Auto Club 400 | Auto Club Speedway | 18 Mar |
| STP 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 24 Mar - 25 Mar |
| O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 | Texas Motor Speedway | 08 Apr |
| Food City 500 | Bristol Motor Speedway | 15 Apr |
| Toyota Owners 400 | Richmond International Raceway | 21 Apr |
| Geico 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 29 Apr |
| AAA 400 Drive for Autism | Dover Motor Speedway | 06 May |
| Kansas | Kansas Speedway | 12 May |
| All-Star Open | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 19 May |
| Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 27 May |
| Pocono 400 | Pocono Raceway | 03 Jun |
| Firekeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 10 Jun |
| Toyota Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 24 Jun |
| Chicagoland | Chicagoland Speedway | 01 Jul |
| Coke Zero 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 07 Jul |
| Quaker State 400 | Kentucky Speedway | 14 Jul |
| New Hampshire 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 22 Jul |
| Overton's 400 | Pocono Raceway | 29 Jul |
| Watkins Glen | Watkins Glen International | 05 Aug |
| Michigan | Michigan International Speedway | 12 Aug |
| Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 18 Aug |
| Bojangles' Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 02 Sep |
| Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 09 Sep |
| SouthPoint 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 16 Sep |
| Federated Auto Parts 400 | Richmond International Raceway | 22 Sep |
| Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 30 Sep |
| Gander Outdoors 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 07 Oct |
| Alabama 500 | Talladega Superspeedway | 14 Oct |
| Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 21 Oct |
| First Data 500 | Martinsville Speedway | 28 Oct |
| AAA Texas 500 | Texas Motor Speedway | 04 Nov |
| Can-Am 500 | Phoenix International Raceway | 11 Nov |
| Ford Ecoboost 400 | Homestead-Miami Speedway | 18 Nov |