The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway, now known as EchoPark Speedway, for another high-speed drafting-style race early in the 2026 season. With the new championship format placing a greater emphasis on consistency, every point will matter, and Atlanta presents another unpredictable opportunity for drivers to gain an early edge in the standings.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway, now known as EchoPark Speedway, for another drafting-style race early in the season. With the series featuring a number of new drivers and teams in 2026, Atlanta provides a volatile but exciting environment where track position and race awareness will be critical.

The NASCAR Truck Series heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway, now known as EchoPark Speedway, for another high-variance drafting race. With a mix of veteran drivers and young talent in the field, Atlanta presents an opportunity for underdogs to contend while also creating plenty of chaos that can impact the DFS landscape.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series has been rebranded this season with a new title sponsor and will now compete as the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The series kicks off its season, as always, at Daytona, with a 300-mile race scheduled for Saturday. There are plenty of new faces in the field this year, making Daytona the first real opportunity for these drivers to compete in these cars under race conditions.

The 2026 NASCAR season begins with the Great American Race at Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cup Series also enters an entirely new championship format this year, saying goodbye to the playoff system used over the past 12 seasons and transitioning to a revised Chase format that places a greater emphasis on consistency throughout the season.