NASCAR announces new practice format for Cup Series in 2026

NASCAR has announced a new practice format for the Cup Series. Starting at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR will double how much practice time Cup Series teams get most weeks. Several within NASCAR have pushed for more on-track time, specifically in the midpack of the Cup Series.The sport is increasing practice to one 50-minute session instead of two groups of 25 minutes each. This firmly gives NASCAR teams and drivers an extra 25 minutes of practice time. NASCAR will also provide one more t