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Eric Estepp

The #1 NASCAR content creator on YouTube, Eric Estepp hosts Out of the Groove, a daily talk show covering news and trending topics in the NASCAR fan community.

After years of fan debate, NASCAR just made the move, the 2026 Championship Weekend is officially headed back to Homestead Miami Speedway! That’s right, one of the most beloved tracks in recent memory is reclaiming its place as the season finale, and fans are already buzzing. The news dropped the same day as the new GTA 6 trailer, but no, it’s not a crossover, just one heck of a Miami-themed day… week, if you consider Formula 1 just left Miami, too. And yes, there’s a Back to the Future parody video starring Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski that’s so good it’s worth watching twice.

  • Why is NASCAR walking away from the millions Phoenix Raceway pays to host the finale?
  • How does this shift fit into a bigger plan to rotate championship venues?
  • Will we ever see Las Vegas, Kansas, or even Atlanta get their shot?
  • And what does this say about NASCAR’s willingness to prioritize fans over financial guarantees?

With Phoenix still holding a key Round of 8 date, and more tracks likely to join the rotation, the future of NASCAR’s biggest weekend might never look the same again. Watch the full video and share your thoughts: Which tracks should take part in the rotation?

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