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NASCAR YOUTH SERIES PRESENTED BY COOKOUT RELEASES 2026 NATIONAL SCHEDULE

  • Writer: Ben McFarland
    Ben McFarland
  • 4 days ago
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11, 2025 — Speedway, IN

NASCAR YOUTH SERIES PRESENTED BY COOKOUT RELEASES 2026 NATIONAL SCHEDULE

The NASCAR Youth Series presented by Cookout is gearing up for its most ambitious season yet with the release of its full 2026 national schedule. Next year’s slate features a dynamic mix of iconic motorsports venues, new club stops, and returning fan favorites, all designed to challenge and develop the next generation of racing talent. Young drivers will compete at some of the most prestigious circuits in the United States, ranging from legendary ovals.


Cookout returns as the presenting partner for 2026, continuing its deep commitment to youth racing and grassroots motorsports. Through its support, the series will provide families and participants with a fun, welcoming, and competitive environment at every stop across the country.


Registration dates, event-weekend formats, and additional announcements will be released in the coming months. Full pavement and dirt schedules for the 2026 season are listed below.


2026 NATIONAL SCHEDULE


Pavement Events

  • Las Vegas Motor Speedway – March 13–15 (Pavement Level 2)

  • Talladega Superspeedway – April 24–26 (Pavement Level 3)

  • River City QMRA at Circuit of the Americas – May 7–9 (Pavement Level 3)

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway – June 30–July 4 (Pavement Level 1)

  • Kalamazoo – July 31–August 2 (Pavement Level 3)

  • Richmond Raceway – August 13–15 (Pavement Level 3)

  • American – September 11–12 (Pavement Level 3)

  • Charlotte Motor Speedway – October 9–11 (Pavement Level 2)

  • Huntsville – October 30–31 (Pavement Level 3)


Pavement National Points Requirements:


To qualify for National Points in a specific class, a driver must complete:

  • (1) Level 1 event

  • (1) Level 2 event

  • (2) Level 3 events


If drivers compete in more than one Level 2 event, only their best one result will count toward National Points. If they compete in more than two Level 3 events, their best two results will be used.


Dirt Events

  • Blackbird – June 12–14 (Dirt Level 2)

  • Terre Haute – June 26–28 (Dirt Level 2)

  • Christian County – July 17–19 (Dirt Level 2)

  • Keystone – September 25–27 (Dirt Level 1)


Dirt National Points Requirements:


To qualify for National Points in a specific class, a driver must complete:

  • (1) Level 1 event

  • (2) Level 2 events


If drivers compete in more than two Level 2 events, only their best two results will be counted.

 
 
 
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