Track announcements bringing 2027 NASCAR calendar into focus

NASCAR is still weeks away from releasing its complete 2027 schedule, but bits and pieces are starting to take shape with individual track announcements.

There are now confirmed dates for four racetracks. It starts with the season-opening Daytona 500, which will fall a week after the return of the Clash to the iconic oval.

Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway, Circuit of The Americas and Texas Motor Speedway have also announced their race dates this week. Daytona, EchoPark and COTA will be the first three races of the Cup Series season, as has become tradition in recent years.

A few other races know when they will fall on the calendar, but the exact dates have not been confirmed.

Here is where things stand in the first week of August with more updates to come as they are announced:

• Saturday, Feb. 13 – Clash at Daytona
• Wednesday, Feb. 17 – Daytona 500 qualifying
• Thursday, Feb. 18 – Duels at Daytona
• Sunday, Feb. 21 – Daytona 500
• Sunday, Feb. 28 – EchoPark Speedway
• Sunday, March 7 – Circuit of The Americas
• Sunday, May 2 – Texas Motor Speedway
• Sunday, July 18 – EchoPark Speedway
• Saturday, Aug. 28 – Daytona International Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway has not announced its race dates, but the Coca-Cola 600 traditionally falls on Memorial Day Weekend. In 2027, that would make the race date Sunday, May 30.

Watkins Glen has not announced its race date; however, the track previously said it would return to the Chase next season. The race will be held in September.

Finally, it is expected that Homestead-Miami Speedway will remain the championship race host for 2027, although the date remains to be announced.