NASCAR Season Schedule 2024: The 2023 NASCAR season has drawn to a close, with Ben Rhodes, Cole Custer, and Ryan Blaney securing championships. As attention shifts to the 2024 season, fans eagerly await the action-packed schedule for the national NASCAR series.
The Cup season kicks off with the Busch Light Clash exhibition race at the iconic LA Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 4. After a one-week break, all three national series will converge at Daytona from Feb. 16-18.
A notable pause in the action will occur for the 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to Aug. 11, with the final four races of the Cup regular season taking place post the Olympic break.
The highly anticipated Cup season finale is slated for Sunday, Nov. 10.
Let’s delve into the key highlights of the 2024 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck schedules:
Cup Series: Several changes mark the 2024 Cup schedule, notably the addition of Iowa. This .875-mile track will host its inaugural Cup event on June 16, marking the commencement of broadcast schedule.
The oval configuration of Indianapolis makes a comeback after three seasons on the road course. This race will be the final showdown before the Olympic break.
The playoffs witness Darlington making way for Atlanta, which kicks off the Round of 16. Watkins Glen moves into the first round of the playoffs.
Xfinity Series: The Xfinity season introduces two significant changes. Bristol becomes the regular-season finale for the first time since 2021, and Kansas takes over as the opening race of the playoffs.
Talladega hosts a second race, replacing Texas in the opening round of the playoffs. The second round maintains consistency with Las Vegas, Homestead, and Martinsville hosting races to determine the Championship 4.
Truck Series: The Truck season roars to life at Daytona on Friday, Feb. 16, followed by Atlanta the following week.
The first round of the playoffs witnesses a change as IRP moves into the regular season after two seasons in the playoffs. Milwaukee hosts the first playoff race, with Bristol and Kansas completing the first round.
The second round sees a shift, with Homestead no longer the Round of 8 elimination race; instead, it becomes the second race of the round. The Truck Series concludes the Round of 8 at Martinsville, a departure from the 2021 schedule.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Is the NASCAR 2024 schedule out yet?
On October 4, 2023, the 2024 schedule was unveiled, featuring 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races on ovals. Please note that race names and title sponsors are subject to change, and not all title sponsors/names of races have been announced for 2024.
What are the changes in NASCAR 2024?
Stewart-Haas Racing is gearing up for the 2024 NASCAR season with a few changes in their roster. Kevin Harvick and Aric Almirola have left the organization along with their spotters. However, the team has welcomed Josh Berry and Noah Gragson as full-time members. With these new additions, the team is looking forward to a promising season ahead.
Will NASCAR race in California in 2024?
Our commitment to the Southern California market remains steadfast. In 2024, we will host The Clash preseason all-star exhibition at the Coliseum. Additionally, we plan to construct a short track in the Inland Empire. These efforts demonstrate our dedication to providing top-notch racing experiences for our fans in the region. Following the final Cup race at Auto Club Speedway in February, we look forward to continuing our presence in Southern California for years to come.
Who is Austin Dillon driving for in 2024?
RCR had another successful season with multiple wins, thanks in part to the addition of a multi-time champion to their Cup Series team. Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon are both working hard to improve their performance for the 2024 season. With their dedication and RCR’s track record of success, fans can expect great things from this team in the future.
