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As the 2024 NASCAR season rolls on, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule will begin to take shape. It’s one of the most interesting schedule releases in a long time with the introduction of the new media rights deal along with the potential to go international. Bookmark this page to keep track of all of the latest rumors and confirmed dates on the 2025 NASCAR schedule.
These are all of the dates that have been confirmed either by NASCAR or by reporters surrounding NASCAR. This list will grow as the 2025 season rolls on.
**The Chicago Street Race enters the 3rd year of a 3-year contract in 2025, and the race is contractually obligated to be held on the first weekend of July.
Mexico, Canada, and So-Cal
Steve Phelps joined Fox’s coverage of the Daytona 500, and he dropped some hints on the 2025 schedule. In it, he said that he would be “Surprised” if the Cup Series was not in Mexico and/or Canada in 2025. He also confirmed that NASCAR would have a race in Southern California in 2025, but, the where is not yet determined.
Phoenix Could LOSE the Championship Race
Many fans and industry insiders felt the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at Phoenix left a lot to be desired, and that’s become a common theme with Phoenix races. Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic gave what he called “Informed speculation” during the post-Phoenix race episode of “The Teardown” podcast with Jeff Gluck about the future of Phoenix Raceway and the Championship race based on what insiders have told Bianch. Here is what Bianchi said.
I don’t think Phoenix hosts the championship racing 2025. I think it’s going to end up back at Homestead [Miam]. I think today’s race probably, I don’t want to say sealed it, I think it the wheels were already in motion for this to happen for various reasons. I think today’s race kind of solidified it
Jordan Bianchi
Richmond Could LOSE a Date
Richmond has been thrown around as a track that could lose a date for some time now. Lackluster crowds and a hit-or-miss racing product have put one of NASCAR’s traditional venues under the microscope according to fans and pundits alike. Jordan Bianchi was discussing the issue of current short tracks being too close to each other on “The Teardown” with Jeff Gluck following the Bristol race, and Bianchi followed up the idea of Richmond losing a date by chuckling and saying that it “May happen”.
COTA Should Return
There was some minor speculation amongst a few about the future. of NASCAR at COTA. Marcus Smith address that speculation over the weekend saying to Kevin Lyttle of Austin American-Statesman that SMI and NASCAR are “Planning” on returning to COTA in 2025. That was seemingly confirmed the following month as COTA is now taking renewals for NASCAR’s return in 2025.
Racing on Easter?
Chris Myers, who helps provide pre-race coverage for NASCAR on Fox, gave some interesting takes on the 2025 schedule. While leaving the LA Coliseum and a commitment to Southern California are both to be expected, he also claims that NASCAR will likely not race on Easter in 2024. NASCAR has traditionally kept Easter as an off-weekend, but, they have held races on Easter each of the last three seasons. Given Myers longstanding employment at Fox, it’s reasonable to think he has some inside knowledge.
Bowman Gray?
Mike Joey dropped an interesting hint during the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, suggesting that NASCAR could race at Bowman Gray Stadium soon. NASCAR bought the track earlier this year, and it could be an interesting venue for an All-Star Race or a Clash.
Leavin the Roval?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. suggested on a recent episode of teh Dale Jr Download that he believes Marcus Smith could drop the Roval. Many fans would love this change, as it would add another intermediate track to the 2025 schedule if they go back to the Charlotte oval.
Keep this page bookmarked for the latest 2025 schedule rumors and confirmations.
