The 2026 NASCAR schedule is finally out, and it comes with plenty of shakeups that are already stirring debate. Some tracks are making a long-awaited return, others are shifting dates, and a few choices are raising eyebrows. From the All-Star Race’s new home to the championship finale’s big stage, this schedule has fans buzzing with opinions.

• The All-Star Race moves to Dover, but with no lights, it will be a daytime event. Does that diminish its prestige?
• Chicagoland Speedway is back for the first time since 2019, keeping NASCAR in the Chicago market. After the street race experiment, is this the right call?
• Homestead returns as the championship finale, its first time hosting since 2019. Will fans prefer this over Phoenix?
• Playoff tweaks shuffle Phoenix to the Round of 8 and Las Vegas to the Round of 12, while New Hampshire loses its playoff slot. Do these changes strengthen or weaken the postseason drama?

Some of the moves feel like strong steps forward, especially the spread of road courses and the long-awaited return of Homestead as the title decider. Others, like Dover hosting the All-Star race, are leaving many scratching their heads. The balance between tradition and experimentation is on full display, and it’s sure to fuel passionate debate. What do you think of the 2026 schedule? Does NASCAR finally have the right mix, or did they miss the mark again? Let us know your take and join the discussion.

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