Complete 2027 NASCAR schedule released for Cup, O'Reilly, and Craftsman Trucks
After weeks of individual track announcements, NASCAR has finally released the full and complete schedules for the Cup Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series. There are no new venues on the Cup schedule, but as previously reported, The Clash is back at Daytona International Speedway, the All-Star Race is back at North Wilkesboro while Dover regains a points race ... Keep…
Richard Childress Racing has unveiled its new driver lineup for the 2027 NASCAR O Reilly Auto Parts season. Carson Brown and Chandler Smith will join the team, replacing Jesse Love and Austin Hill. The 18-year-old Brown secured his first ARCA win earlier this year at Phoenix, leading every lap, and made his NASCAR O Reilly debut with Jordan Anderson Racing at Iowa, finishing 15th.
He expressed his gratitude for being selected, promising to give his all to the team. Smith, 24, is a multi-year deal holder, having competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with nine career wins and ranked No. 3 in the 2026 Chase for the championship. In the secondary level of NASCAR, he boasts 71 starts, winning three races.
He also made three Cup starts in 2023, finishing 17th or higher in each. Both drivers expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude for this opportunity with Richard Childress Racing, emphasizing their commitment to hard work, improvement, and representing the organization.
Written by urgent.news from Motorsport.com's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.