The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday night for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, the third race of The Chase. The race will feature 500 laps around the 0.533-mile concrete oval, giving us one of the largest dominator-point pools on the entire schedule. Bristol is unique because the lap times are so short, traffic builds almost immediately, and a driver who loses even a little bit of pace can fall behind much faster than they would at a typical short tra

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway Sunday afternoon for the Enjoy Illinois 300. The race will feature 240 laps around the 1.25-mile oval, with the stages ending on laps 45, 140, and 240. WWTR is one of the more unique tracks on the schedule because Turns 1 and 2 are tighter than Turns 3 and 4, forcing teams to compromise on the setup and putting a premium on braking stability, center rotation, and rear grip on corner exit.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway this weekend for one of the biggest races of the season in the Cook Out Southern 500. The 500-mile race will be 367 laps around the historic 1.366-mile oval and will also be the first race of The Chase for the Cup. That gives us a long race with plenty of dominator points available and even more pressure on the drivers trying to start their championship run with a strong finish.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to Daytona International Speedway Saturday night for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and the final race of the regular season. The race will feature 160 laps around the 2.5-mile superspeedway, with the stages ending on laps 35, 95, and 160. Daytona is one of the most unpredictable races on the schedule as drivers will spend most of the night racing in large packs where one mistake can take out a significant portion of the field.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon for the Dollar Tree 301. The race will feature 301 laps around the 1.058-mile oval, with the stages ending on laps 70, 185, and 301. New Hampshire is one of the flattest tracks on the schedule and requires drivers to be smooth under braking, rotate through the center of the corner, and maintain rear grip when getting back to the throttle.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond Raceway Saturday night for the Cook Out 400. The race will feature 400 laps around the 0.75-mile D-shaped oval, giving us one of the most dominator-heavy DFS slates on the schedule. Richmond requires drivers to be smooth under braking, rotate through the center of the corner, and maintain rear grip coming off the turns without wearing out the tires too early in a run. The stages will end on laps 70, 230, and 400.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Iowa Speedway this weekend for another unique race on the schedule. The 0.875-mile short track provides a different challenge than the traditional short tracks, featuring progressive banking and enough width to allow multiple grooves as the race goes on. While passing can still be difficult early in a run, the preferred lane tends to move around throughout the race as rubber gets laid down, creating opportunities for drivers willing to search fo

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, returning to one of the most historic venues in all of motorsports. The Cup Series will once again take on the famed 2.5-mile oval, bringing back a very different style of racing that focuses more on track position, aero balance, and fuel/tire discipline over long green flag runs.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to historic North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend for one of the most anticipated races of the 2026 season. While the Cup Series has raced here over the past three years for the All-Star Race, this marks the first points-paying event at the legendary short track since 1996. After decades away from the schedule, North Wilkesboro has once again become a cornerstone of NASCAR's calendar, and this weekend's race carries much more weight with playoff

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to EchoPark Speedway this weekend for one of the most unpredictable races on the schedule. Ever since the track was reconfigured with steeper banking and a narrower racing surface, Atlanta has transformed from a traditional intermediate into a drafting track that races unlike anywhere else. While it shares similarities with Daytona and Talladega, the smaller size of the 1.54-mile oval creates a style of racing all its own, where drivers are const

NASCAR makes its return to Chicagoland Speedway this year for the first time since 2019. The 1.5 mile track should provide some great racing this weekend as we have seen a lot of the races on the 1.5 mile tracks this year be some of the best racing in the Cup Series. The Cup race has 267 laps on the oval this weekend and with the track sitting dormant for several years the track has likely worn even more than when they last raced here.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway for one of the most technical races of the season. Nestled in California wine country, Sonoma's twisting layout forces drivers to constantly manage elevation changes, braking zones, and varying corner speeds throughout a lap. Unlike oval racing, where rhythm often develops over long runs, Sonoma demands focus from start to finish with virtually no opportunity to relax behind the wheel.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the San Diego Naval Base for one of the most anticipated additions to the schedule. Unlike the traditional ovals that dominate the season, this temporary street-style circuit presents an entirely different challenge. Tight corners, heavy braking zones, limited runoff areas, and close concrete barriers leave little room for error as drivers navigate the unique layout.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono Raceway for one of the most unique events on the schedule. Known as the "Tricky Triangle," Pocono's 2.5-mile layout features three distinctly different corners, each modeled after a different speedway. As a result, teams are constantly forced to compromise on setup, as building a car that excels in one turn can often create challenges in another.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway which is one of the fastest tracks of the season. The two-mile oval is known for its wide racing surface, sweeping corners, and long straightaways that allow drivers to carry tremendous speed around the track. With plenty of room to race, Michigan often produces multiple grooves and gives drivers opportunities to search for clean air and momentum throughout a run.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Nashville Superspeedway for a race that combines elements of both intermediate and short-track racing. The 1.33-mile concrete oval features relatively tight corners and long straightaways, creating a track that emphasizes braking, drive off the corner, and overall balance.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for one of the most important intermediate races on the calendar. The 1.5-mile quad-oval serves as a benchmark track for teams, often showcasing which organizations truly have speed and balance in their setups.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover Motor Speedway for the All Star race at one of the most physically taxing tracks on the schedule. Known as the “Monster Mile,” Dover’s one-mile concrete surface features high banking and a narrow racing groove that puts drivers under constant pressure from start to finish.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen International for one of the premier road course races on the schedule. The fast, flowing layout features a mix of high-speed straights and technical corners, making it a track that rewards braking precision, throttle control, and overall race execution.

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway for a high-speed intermediate track race that blends raw speed with handling and long-run execution. The 1.5-mile oval features progressive banking and a wide racing surface, giving drivers multiple grooves to work with throughout a run. While Texas has evolved over the years, it still presents a challenge in finding the right balance between short-run speed and long-run stability.