Camping at a NASCAR Cup Series race is a tradition for many, and it’s an incredibly unique way to enjoy a NASCAR race. Waking up on a Sunday morning with the shadows of the track casting a shadow on your camper during race day is something out of a race fan’s heaven. Here are some of the BEST race tracks for NASCAR fans to camp at.
The Pocono Mountains are already a pristine camping destination as it is, so, why not throw a race track in the mix? Pocono boasted a sold-out infield in 2023, and that’s a testament to the experience fans can get at Pocono Raceway.
While camping at Pocono may be slightly more expensive than other tracks, they do offer free camping with the purchase of one of two different ticket packs. Regardless, the incredible location and the sprawling infield make Pocono a great place to camp.
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and, while Texas’ campgrounds aren’t the biggest in NASCAR, the biggest big screen in NASCAR makes Texas a great place to camp. The big screen on the backstretch makes for an ideal viewing location for fans stuck in the middle of the infield, not near the racing surface. Instead of lugging chairs to another campsite or buying a grandstand ticket, the screen makes watching the race easy in Texas.
For fans who look to camp on a budget, tent camping can be found for as cheap as $75 for the full weekend. A great value for fans, and a great place for fans who want a luxury experience as well. While the racing product may struggle at times, camping at Texas is always a win.
Camping at the World Center of Racing certainly has its perks. For one, there’s a lake in the infield which makes for an ideal spot to camp on race day. There’s also the rest of the sprawling infield including camping along the iconic Daytona road course. Imagine camping along one of the most iconic road courses in the world.
With such high value comes a high price tag and little availability. The Daytona 500 weekend usually sells out, but, the summer race weekend often has some spots available. If fans are willing to pay a pretty penny, they can have a great experience at Daytona.
Charlotte Motor Speedway offers camping experiences for all different groups. From family campgrounds for families to luxury options overlooking the track, to year-round camping. There’s a little something for everyone, and there’s the big TV on the backstretch which makes watching the race easier for fans in the infield.
As for pricing, the GEICO Family Campground is the cheapest option at $175 for the weekend. There’s usually availability as well, which makes for an easy buy for fans. Charlotte is the home of NASCAR, and that means that fans can explore the track for race shops as well, which just adds to the gaming experience.
Talladega Superspeedway has a little something for everyone. There’s the Boulevard and different campgrounds around it that feature some of the wildest parties in the Southeast. There are also family-friendly campgrounds that allow for a more relaxed affair.
Talladega also offers free camping at four lots for fans with a Sunday grandstand ticket. That takes care of lodging for many fans traveling to Talladega for a weekend. Talladega is the undisputed top of the ticket just for offering different options for anyone who wants to camp.
These are just a few of the tracks fans can camp at. Any NASCAR track offers an inedible experience for fans who want to camp.
NASCAR’s first race weekend of 2026 at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway proved that the hybrid intermediate drafting track might be NASCAR’s best. But, if you missed all that action, here’s a look at what the NASCAR community took away from the track’s first showing of the new year.
By now, it seems like everybody in the NASCAR world has heard some form of speculation that if Kyle Busch left Richard Childress Racing, he could be a candidate to go to Spire Motorsports.
While Rowdy hasn’t set any plans for 2027, this past weekend felt like an audition to fit into the fold with the team, racing alongside Spire’s top Cup Series talent, Carson Hocevar, in their two Truck Series entries at Atlanta.
Saturday, Busch added another win to his incredible Truck Series resume. Still, the real story was his teamwork with Hocevar, as the two brought home a one-two finish and celebrated like lifelong friends.
Corey Day is just two races into his first full-time NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season with Hendrick Motorsports, but the dirt racing phenom is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
When all was said and done, the 20-year-old scored his second-ever top five in the series Saturday. However, this wasn’t without controversy as Day found himself wrapped up in several incidents, including one that affected JR Motorsports drivers Carson Kvapil and Justin Allgaier.
While Day has run up front at both Daytona and Atlanta, fans are wondering if the young driver’s dirt racing prowess will ever fully lead to success in NASCAR, or if these run-ins are merely a part of the learning process.
Even when Kyle Larson seems to have one of the best cars on track at Atlanta, he seems to find himself down and out more often than not.
This time, the crash that took out the No. 5 at Atlanta was of his own making, as the reigning Cup Series champion, who was racing Shane van Gisbergen for stage points, ran into the No. 97, spun, and hit the inside wall hard.
This DNF, while his first at Atlanta since 2024, was Larson’s sixth in total since the track’s 2022 reconfiguration, and one that will likely be replayed over and over when the series returns this summer.
Carson Hocevar again had a stellar run at Atlanta, and looked like the car to beat as the race entered the first of two overtime attempts.
Ultimately, Hocevar would run into Christopher Bell on the first attempt and, despite a run for the win, finish fourth on the second attempt, adding yet another what-if to his 2026 season with only two races in the books.
Hocevar is going to win a race, but it seems that even when he is at the front of the pack, luck is not on his side. The Michigan native’s search for his first win will continue into COTA, all while his list of enemies continues to grow.
Everybody loves a feel-good story, right? Well, after 138 races and 15 second-place finishes, Sheldon Creed finally found victory lane in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
He may not have had the best car, but Ross Chastain’s aggression running Austin Hill nearly off the track left the door open for the former RCR driver and teammate of Hill to score his first win.
The post from EllyProductions, a reference to his video about Creed’s second-place streak, may not be a meme, but it is funny enough to look back on one of the unluckiest streaks in recent NASCAR history.
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Keelan Harvick, son of former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick, has signed a long-term developmental contract with Toyota.
Though signing with Toyota is far from his first move in building to an eventual NASCAR career, Harvick’s signing marks a significant moment in the 13-year-old prospect’s path to NASCAR, lending some direction to NASCAR fans’ many questions as to how he will make his way to the top of the sport.
For right now, however, the young driver will stick to late model racing, with Jenna Fryer of AP Sports reporting Harvick plans to continue to pilot his No. 62, now a Toyota, for Rackley WAR Racing and Kevin Harvick, Inc. throughout the 2026 season.
Despite his age, Harvick is considered one of a few young phenoms in stock car racing, having shown talent among seasoned veterans, including his father, NASCAR legend and FOX Sports Analyst Kevin, throughout last season racing Late Models and Super Late Models in top series like the CARS Tour and CARS Tour West.
During the 2025 season, Harvick nabbed four total wins in the CARS Tour Pro Late Model Tour, finishing fourth in points despite missing two events.
Though long-term plans are far from clear, Toyota has one of the most consistent paths for drivers to work their way from short tracks and into NASCAR’s three National Series.
Of course, there is no guarantee he will race for Toyota when/if he reaches the Cup Series, as many TRD Prospects have jumped ship when given an opportunity to move up the ladder.
However, if Harvick comes as advertised, it would be hard for the manufacturer to let him out of their ranks.
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The Cutline is officially back, and the 2026 season is already unhinged. After months away, Armany returned fresh off attending the Daytona 500, only to dive straight into one of the most chaotic Atlanta weekends we’ve seen in years. Boneheaded moves, superspeedway carnage, overtime frustration, and a shocking 2-0 start for Tyler Reddick.
Armany and NASCAR Opinion break down every major flashpoint — from Larson’s 120% driving style to Alex Bowman’s rough start, to why Atlanta might now be the best superspeedway on the schedule. Add in overtime debates, rookie mistakes, and early Cutline rankings, and suddenly the season already feels like it’s accelerating fast. If this is how 2026 starts, buckle up. COTA is next, and the intensity isn’t slowing down.
