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NASCAR unveiled a revamped 2018 schedule for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, XFINITY Series and Camping World Truck Series on Tuesday.
The shuffle — which will see Charlotte Motor Speedway run its playoff race in part on its road course layout, among other highlights — injects added excitement into what was already a thrilling 36-race slate.
MORE: Charlotte road course news | Date changes for 2018
Here’s how NASCAR Nation is responding to the big news.
Checking out the 2018 schedule. The Road course @CLTMotorSpdwy is going to be wild. I drove it a few months ago. This will be a crazy race!!
– Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) May 23, 2017
That makes a lot of sense. https://t.co/Tk3milpHYE
– Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May 23, 2017
I love this on many levels… our fans love short track racing!! And it’s more home track! @RIRInsider deserved a playoff race and got one! https://t.co/8nuENj3El9
– Elliott Sadler (@Elliott_Sadler) May 23, 2017
Another great idea!! Our fans love night races !! Good job changing this !! @NASCAR @NASCAR_XFINITY https://t.co/T14ofyiRdr
– Elliott Sadler (@Elliott_Sadler) May 23, 2017
2018 @XFINITYRacing schedule looks great! Road course at @CLTMotorSpdwy for playoff race . Vegas to end regular season #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/9bkoPbZ1xW
– Blake Koch (@BlakeKochRacing) May 23, 2017
Thank you for all you do for your awesome fans Dennis. The @RIRInsider experience is 2nd to none. Happy we’re back under the lights! https://t.co/E92fFXxXql
– Michael Waltrip (@MW55) May 23, 2017
Really like how @NASCAR is making changes trying to make the schedule better for everyone. Hopefully I’ll be on the track more in 2018!
– Jeb Burton (@JebBurtonRacing) May 23, 2017