NASCAR unveils 2027 national series schedule, returns to Naval Base Coronado

NASCAR released its 2027 schedule, which the body says begins at Daytona International Speedway and wraps up at Homestead‑Miami Speedway. The slate includes a return to Naval Base Coronado for a race that recognizes service members; NASCAR and the Department of Defense unveiled a multi‑year plan to host events beyond Coronado, with intentions to take the military‑base street race to a different U.S. installation in 2028.

Other highlights in the announcement: the exhibition Clash will be held at Daytona the weekend before the Daytona 500; the All‑Star race will be at North Wilkesboro Speedway; the season‑ending championship weekend returns to Homestead‑Miami Speedway for a second straight year (Homestead previously hosted the finale from 2002–2019 and is undergoing a $20 million capital investment project); Dover returns to a Cup points date May 16 after hosting the All‑Star race; the Southern 500 at Darlington will serve as the final regular‑season Cup race to set the field for the Chase; and Pocono Raceway will feature all three national series during its June weekend.

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