The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule has been released, and there is a lot to take in. While the beginning of the season remains the same, things start to look quite different the further you go. There are the expected changes, such as Homestead regaining its crown as the season finale, while other decisions (like the Dover All-Star Race) have shocked a lot of fans.
And while this story is focused on the Cup Series, we have to give an honorable mention to whoever worked out a deal to put the NASCAR Trucks at St. Petersburg during the IndyCar's season-opening weekend. Now, that is the kind of crossover and teamwork between racing disciplines we like to see.
