NASCAR won’t race at Rockingham in 2027 amid ownership uncertainty
NASCAR will not return to the iconic Rockingham Speedway in 2027 as uncertainty looms over the track amid financial troubles for its owner.
NASCAR has announced that it will not race at Rockingham Speedway in 2027 due to uncertainty surrounding the track's ownership. Track Enterprises, the promoter of the 0.940-mile oval track in North Carolina's Richmond County, made the decision "amid overall uncertainty at the facility." The track's owner, Darryl Cuttell, is currently dealing with liens and lawsuits totaling more than half-a-billion dollars.
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI has alleged that Cuttell's company, Darana Hybrid, overpaid between $500 to $800 million for services. IHRA, the International Hot Rod Association that Cuttell owns, has also faced financial troubles and layoffs. Despite these challenges, Rockingham has seen strong fan support and hosting of races for the Craftsman Truck Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in recent years.
NASCAR's decision to leave Rockingham comes after it left the track in 2007, following mismanagement and NASCAR's expansion into the west.
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