NASCAR was “evaluating a possible return to Chicagoland Speedway for next year,” according to Sports Business Journal.

NASCAR is headed to San Diego for a race at Coronado Naval Base in 2026, according to reports. The RACER revealed that Coronado is a new destination for the upcoming season, marking an exciting addition to the calendar.

NASCAR's acknowledgment that it hopes to revive the Joliet facility comes just days after the organization hit pause on the Chicago Street Race downtown. NASCAR said it hopes to return to the downtown streets in 2027, though there is no guarantee that will happen.

Chicago officials met with NASCAR representatives to discuss the potential return of the Chicago Street Race in 2027, with a focus on improved set up and tear down efficiency, financial impact, and community engagement.

On the surface, San Diego is a much-needed addition to the NASCAR schedule and a return to the Southern California market. If you dig deeper, it's also the first in what could be a long line of experiments with regard to new, untapped markets that are being pursued by NASCAR.

Aldermen who represent downtown met with NASCAR officials via Zoom on Monday to begin paving a path forward for the Chicago Street Race in 2027 — and possibly 2028. The meeting came three days after NASCAR announced it was pausing the race in 2026.

An on-track feud between Joey Logano and Ross Chastain over the past few weeks appears to be carrying over at Dover. The two have been involved in a handful of incidents already, though the fireworks haven’t quite exploded just yet.