HotWheels National Series

📍 Championship Location Confirmed

🏆 Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the 2026 Championship Race
Phoenix Raceway is officially out as the finale. The title will be decided on a high-tire-wear, momentum-based track where long-run speed matters most.

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🎮 Racing Platform Change
• All points races will be run on NASCAR 25

• Hotwheels cars limited to special events only:

• Daytona Duels
• Clash at Bowman Gray
• San Diego Street Course
• Chicagoland Speedway

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📊 Points System Update
• ❌ No Stage Points in 2026
• ✔ Finishing position points + bonus points remain
• Playoff qualification based on wins and overall points

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🏁 Schedule Highlight

• Daytona 500 opens the season

• Key stops include: Las Vegas, Darlington, Charlotte, Bristol, Martinsville

• Road & street action at Sonoma, Chicago Street Course, San Diego

• Season Finale: Homestead-Miami Speedway

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🔥 What This Means
• Tire management will decide championships

• Late-race speed matters more than stage racing

• Aggressive long-run drivers gain the edge at Homestead

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2026 Hotwheels National Series – ROSTER WATCH UPDATE

🔄 Team Changes Incoming for 2026

Multiple driver-to-team changes are expected ahead of the 2026 season. While no official moves have been confirmed yet, sources around the paddock indicate:

• Several high-profile drivers are exploring new rides

• Some teams may expand, rebrand, or reshuffle lineups

• Silly season activity is expected to heat up after Daytona

• Contracts, performance clauses, and the switch to NASCAR 25 are major factors

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📢 Official Status

• ❌ No confirmed transfers yet

• ✔ Team change announcements will come one by one

• 🕒 Updates will be released as soon as deals are finalized