NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 05: A view of the new NASCAR Cup Series logo on December 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 05: A view of the new NASCAR Cup Series logo on December 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR still working on international date for 2025 schedule

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoff schedule is likely to see Talladega Superspeedway, one of NASCAR’s most intimidating tracks, move into the semifinal round, according to a tentative schedule obtained by The Athletic.

As The Athletic previously reported, Darlington, Gateway and New Hampshire will shift from hosting regular-season races to playoff events. These three venues are replacing Atlanta, Watkins Glen and Homestead-Miami, all of which will move to the regular season.

NASCAR continues to have ongoing discussions with race promoters in both Mexico City and Montreal, with the former considered the proverbial leader in the clubhouse. Should NASCAR finalize a deal with Mexico City, the tentative date is listed as June 8, 2025, though circumstances could necessitate a different spot on the calendar. A race at Montreal would likely need to be slated later in the year.

See much more at The Athletic.