In a teleconference on Tuesday, NASCAR offered insight into what is in play and what is out of the question as part of their rotating season finale. The track has to check a few boxes which include a strong on-track product, a good climate for early November, and of course, being located in an attractive market. But another aspect of that is finding a venue that best reflects the overall schedule and avoiding 'wildcard' tracks.
The sanctioning body announced a return to Homestead-Miami Speedway for 2026 earlier in the day, ending Phoenix's six-year run as the title-decider for all three national divisions. It will mark the beginning of a rotating finale with various tracks serving as the host location from year-to-year.
