NASCAR has released its schedule for the 2026 season. In that announcement, it was revealed that North Wilkesboro Speedway will make its long-awaited return to the NASCAR Cup Series. The track will host its first points race in 30 years on Sunday,

NASCAR has announced its 2026 Cup Series schedule, which includes a new street course in San Diego, the return of Chicagoland Speedway, the All-Star race moving to Dover, and the season ending at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

It will be the 0.625-mile track’s first points-paying race since 1996. NASCAR is moving its annual All-Star Race to Dover, opening the door for North Wilkesboro to reclaim a permanent spot on the Cup calendar.