The 2021 NASCAR season is still weeks away, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is already impacting the upcoming schedule, forcing the governing body to make some early adjustments.
Despite a 10-week hiatus last spring after the coronavirus first hit the U.S. — NASCAR temporarily shut down, along with pretty much every other sport — the 2020 season was able to continue. Some races were dropped, some were relocated to other tracks and some tracks saw more action than they typically would. Changes were made, but a full 36-race schedule was completed.
Looking ahead as the COVID-19 crisis continues, it seems like NASCAR’s 2021 schedule will have to be fluid as well. So we’re keeping track of the changes NASCAR makes specifically to the Cup Series with a running list that will be updated when necessary.
Here’s a look at how the pandemic is affecting the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
