The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series will be the 73rd season for NASCAR professional stock car racing in the United States and the 50th season for the modern era Cup Series. The season is due to start at the Daytona International Speedway with the Busch Clash non-points event. It will be the first year the race is run on the road course.[1] The race will be followed by the Bluegreen Vacations Duel qualifying races, and the 63rd running of the Daytona 500.

Teams and drivers [ edit | edit source ]

Chartered teams [ edit | edit source ]

Free agents [ edit | edit source ]

On July 23, 2020, it was reported that Leavine Family Racing owner Bob Leavine solicited bids for the team due to the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. [19] On August 4, Leavine confirmed that his team has been sold and will cease operations at the end of the 2020 season. [20]

On August 4, Leavine confirmed that his team has been sold and will cease operations at the end of the 2020 season. On July 24, 2020, it was reported that Hendrick Motorsports could scale down from four teams to three after the 2020 season. It was hinted that Alex Bowman will replace Jimmie Johnson next season, as Ally Financial is still committed to Johnson's No. 48 through 2023 while Bowman's No. 88's future is uncertain due to a lack of solid sponsorship.[21]

Calendar Changes [ edit | edit source ]

For the 2021 season, NASCAR made few changes to the schedule:

See also [ edit | edit source ]