- All three of NASCAR's top series will compete on the traditional 1.5-mile oval – a first since 2017 – when NASCAR's Chase returns to Charlotte Oct. 9-11
- The Columbus Day weekend lineup includes the Bank of America 400 (Cup), Blue Cross NC 250 (O'Reilly Auto Parts) and EcoSave 250 (CRAFTSMAN Trucks)
- Tickets, camping and upgrades are available online today and can be purchased at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â For the first time in nearly a decade, the fall NASCAR race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway will return to the historic 1.5-mile oval, as NASCAR revives its iconic Chase format and officials answer the call of fans who have long celebrated the speedway's oval-racing roots.
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