2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule
Earlier Talladega Chase Race Among Next Year’s Lineup Adjustments
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2011) – NASCAR announced today the 2012 schedule for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, with a lineup featuring a number of adjustments from the 2011 edition.
“We believe the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule will once again provide fans with what they’ve come to expect every season – the world’s most exciting and competitive form of motorsports,” said Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO. “Next year’s schedule has a few adjustments that we think will be good for the fans and good for the overall flow of the season. One thing will remain constant, however, and that’s the intense competition we see week in and week out from our drivers and race teams.”
One of those adjustments takes place during NASCAR’s playoffs – the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup – and could affect the strategy during the championship run. Talladega Superspeedway’s Chase event moves up two weeks to Oct. 7, becoming the fourth race in the Chase. Often labeled as the wild-card track in the Chase, Talladega’s grueling test is now staged during the first half of the Chase.
Talladega swaps its Chase date with Kansas Speedway (Oct. 21) to accommodate Kansas’ repave, scheduled for after the track’s spring event. As such, Kansas’ spring date has also been moved. Kansas now will be the eighth race of the season on April 22. Talladega’s spring event moves to May 6, and Dover International Speedway’s spring event returns to its traditional spot on June 3.
As previously announced, the season-opening Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway will start one week later with the running of the preseason “non-points” Shootout at Daytona on Feb. 18. The 54th annual Daytona 500 will run on Feb. 26.
The race dates for Phoenix International Raceway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway have likewise been moved a week later, to March 4 and March 11, respectively.
Two other featured adjustments to the 2012 schedule:
Texas Motor Speedway’s spring date will be moved to April 14, to accommodate the traditional open week for the Easter holiday.
Daytona’s summer event and Kentucky Speedway’s race will swap weekends in 2012, as the July 4th holiday falls mid-week next year. Kentucky’s race will be June 30; Daytona will run on July 7.
As in past years, FOX will broadcast the first 13 races of next year’s schedule. TNT will follow, broadcasting the next six. ESPN/ABC will broadcast the final 17 events. Race start times will be announced at a later date.
NASCAR will also release the 2012 schedules for the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at a later date.
2012 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES SCHEDULE
| Date | Site | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | Daytona International Speedway (Shootout) | FOX |
| 2/19 | Daytona International Speedway (Daytona 500 Qualifying) | FOX |
| 2/23 | Daytona International Speedway (Duel) | SPEED |
| 2/26 | Daytona 500 | FOX |
| 3/4 | Phoenix International Raceway | FOX |
| 3/11 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | FOX |
| 3/18 | Bristol Motor Speedway | FOX |
| 3/25 | Auto Club Speedway | FOX |
| 4/1 | Martinsville Speedway | FOX |
| 4/14 | Texas Motor Speedway | FOX |
| 4/22 | Kansas Speedway | FOX |
| 4/28 | Richmond International Raceway | FOX |
| 5/6 | Talladega Superspeedway | FOX |
| 5/12 | Darlington Raceway | FOX |
| 5/19 | NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race (Charlotte Motor Speedway) | SPEED |
| 5/27 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | FOX |
| 6/3 | Dover International Speedway | FOX |
| 6/10 | Pocono Raceway | TNT |
| 6/17 | Michigan International Speedway | TNT |
| 6/24 | Infineon Raceway | TNT |
| 6/30 | Kentucky Speedway | TNT |
| 7/7 | Daytona International Speedway | TNT |
| 7/15 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | TNT |
| 7/29 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | ESPN |
| 8/5 | Pocono Raceway | ESPN |
| 8/12 | Watkins Glen International | ESPN |
| 8/19 | Michigan International Speedway | ESPN |
| 8/25 | Bristol Motor Speedway | ABC |
| 9/2 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | ESPN |
| 9/8 | Richmond International Raceway | ABC |
| 9/16 | Chicagoland Speedway | ESPN |
| 9/23 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | ESPN |
| 9/30 | Dover International Speedway | ESPN |
| 10/7 | Talladega Superspeedway | ESPN |
| 10/13 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | ABC |
| 10/21 | Kansas Speedway | ESPN |
| 10/28 | Martinsville Speedway | ESPN |
| 11/4 | Texas Motor Speedway | ESPN |
| 11/11 | Phoenix International Raceway | ESPN |
| 11/18 | Homestead-Miami Speedway | ESPN |
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Schedule
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Dates Announced For 30th Anniversary Season
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Dates Announced For 30th Anniversary Season
Inaugural Brickyard Race, Montreal Return, Star Power Highlight Milestone Year
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2011) – Highlighted by an inaugural visit to one of the most historic race tracks in motorsports, a return trip to Montreal and plenty of driver star power, NASCAR announced today the 2012 schedule for the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
Full-time rides for Danica Patrick and Austin Dillon plus the addition of action sports superstar Travis Pastrana who plans to run the majority of the schedule, give the 2012 season a huge dose of anticipation.
“From the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway to the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the 2012 schedule has a great mix of tracks that will continue to deliver great racing for our fans,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. “We’re excited to bring the NASCAR Nationwide Series to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, along with the addition of a second date at Kentucky Speedway.”
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series season features 33 race dates, including the series’ first visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of a companion weekend with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and GRAND-AM Road Racing. The inaugural Brickyard event will take place on July 28.
Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve – a fan-favorite that has evolved into a “crown jewel” for the series – returns for a sixth-consecutive season, on Aug. 18. The 14-turn layout is one of three road-course events on the calendar, joining Road America (June 23) and Watkins Glen International (Aug. 11).
Additional 2012 schedule highlights:
- Daytona International Speedway again opens the season, on Feb. 25, a week later than past years.
- Iowa Speedway hosts the series’ first stand-alone event on May 20, with a second date on Aug. 4.
- Homestead-Miami Speedway will once again host the season-finale, on Nov. 17.
- For the first time, Kentucky Speedway will have two NASCAR Nationwide race dates, on June 29 and Sept. 22.
- Chicagoland Speedway also returns with two dates, one a stand-alone affair on July 22.
- Daytona’s summer event and Kentucky Speedway’s race will swap weekends in 2012, as the July 4th holiday falls mid-week next year. Daytona will run on July 6.
- In conjunction with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ schedule shift, Kansas Speedway’s date moves to Oct. 20 to accommodate the track’s repave, scheduled for April of 2012.
Below is the entire 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule.
| Date | Site |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25 | Daytona International Speedway |
| March 3 | Phoenix International Raceway |
| March 10 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway |
| March 17 | Bristol Motor Speedway |
| March 24 | Auto Club Speedway |
| April 13 | Texas Motor Speedway |
| April 27 | Richmond International Raceway |
| May 5 | Talladega Superspeedway |
| May 11 | Darlington Raceway |
| May 20 | Iowa Speedway |
| May 26 | Charlotte Motor Speedway |
| June 2 | Dover International Speedway |
| June 16 | Michigan International Speedway |
| June 23 | Road America |
| June 29 | Kentucky Speedway |
| July 6 | Daytona International Speedway |
| July 14 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway |
| July 22 | Chicagoland Speedway |
| July 28 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
| Aug. 4 | Iowa Speedway |
| Aug. 11 | Watkins Glen International |
| Aug. 18 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve |
| Aug. 24 | Bristol Motor Speedway |
| Sept. 1 | Atlanta Motor Speedway |
| Sept. 7 | Richmond International Raceway |
| Sept. 15 | Chicagoland Speedway |
| Sept. 22 | Kentucky Speedway |
| Sept. 29 | Dover International Speedway |
| Oct. 12 | Charlotte Motor Speedway |
| Oct. 20 | Kansas Speedway |
| Nov. 3 | Texas Motor Speedway |
| Nov. 10 | Phoenix International Raceway |
| Nov. 17 | Homestead-Miami Speedway |
2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule
2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule
A Return To Rockingham, Two Trips To Iowa Short Track Highlight 18th Season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2011) – NASCAR announced today the 2012 schedule for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, highlighted by the sport’s return to historic Rockingham Speedway for the first time since 2004 and a number of familiar venues known for the typically intense battles among the tough trucks.
“The 2012 schedule has a great mix of tracks that will continue to deliver great racing for our fans,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. “We’re excited to bring the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to the famed Rockingham Speedway, along with the addition of a second date at Iowa Speedway. Looking ahead, interest in the truck series continues to grow in a number of different markets and we’re excited about what the future holds for next season and beyond.”
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will race at Rockingham for the first time in its 17-year history, marking the first time the 1.017-mile track will host a NASCAR national series race since February of 2004.
Next season’s schedule, which features 22 races, opens with the traditional Daytona International Speedway Friday night bout, on Feb. 24. The championship will once again be decided at the season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 16.
With a nod to the sport’s – and the series’ – roots, the trucks will race on short tracks five times, at three different tracks, next season. Martinsville Speedway hosts the first short-track event, on March 31, with a return engagement on Oct. 27.
Iowa Speedway, the popular 7/8th-mile short track, also hosts two NASCAR Camping World Truck events next season – on July 14 and Sept. 15. Bristol Motor Speedway’s high banks will hold its traditional Wednesday night show, on Aug. 22.
For the third consecutive season, the series will race at the 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway triangle for its fast 50-lapper.
For more information, contact:
Amanda Ellis, NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications, (704) 930-1240 or aellis@nascar.com
2012 NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES SCHEDULE
Date Site Network
2/24 Daytona International Speedway SPEED
3/31 Martinsville Speedway SPEED
4/15 Rockingham Speedway SPEED
4/21 Kansas Speedway SPEED
5/18 Charlotte Motor Speedway SPEED
6/1 Dover International Speedway SPEED
6/8 Texas Motor Speedway SPEED
6/28 Kentucky Speedway SPEED
7/14 Iowa Speedway SPEED
7/21 Chicagoland Speedway SPEED
8/4 Pocono Raceway SPEED
8/18 Michigan International Speedway SPEED
8/22 Bristol Motor Speedway SPEED
8/31 Atlanta Motor Speedway SPEED
9/15 Iowa Speedway SPEED
9/21 Kentucky Speedway SPEED
10/6 Talladega Superspeedway SPEED
10/13 Las Vegas Motor Speedway SPEED
10/27 Martinsville Speedway SPEED
11/2 Texas Motor Speedway SPEED
11/9 Phoenix International Raceway SPEED
11/16 Homestead-Miami Speedway SPEED
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