NASCAR has announced its 2012 schedule for the Nationwide Series, which will mark the appearance of Danica Patrick and Austin Dillon on a full-time basis, along with action sports superstar Travis Pastrana, who plans to run the majority of the schedule. The schedule includes the series' first visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of Brickyard 400 weekend, as well as a return the Montreal road course.
"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."
For its 30th anniversary, the Nationwide Series season features 33 race dates, including three road courses, with Road America and Watkins Glen joining Montreal. The return of the August date at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is something of a surprise, as the event was thought to be in jeopardy, but a deal with new promoter Octane Management was able to preserve the Quebec event.
2012 Nationwide Series schedule
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| Date |
Track |
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Date |
Track |
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Date |
Track |
| 2/25 |
Daytona |
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6/2 |
Dover |
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8/24 |
Bristol |
| 3/3 |
Phoenix |
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6/16 |
Michigan |
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9/1 |
Atlanta |
| 3/10 |
Las Vegas |
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6/23 |
Road America |
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9/7 |
Richmond |
| 3/17 |
Bristol |
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6/29 |
Kentucky |
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9/15 |
Chicagoland |
| 3/24 |
Auto Club |
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7/6 |
Daytona |
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9/22 |
Kentucky |
| 4/13 |
Texas |
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7/14 |
New Hampshire |
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9/29 |
Dover |
| 4/27 |
Richmond |
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7/22 |
Chicagoland |
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10/12 |
Charlotte |
| 5/5 |
Talladega |
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7/28 |
Indianapolis |
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10/20 |
Kansas |
| 5/11 |
Darlington |
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8/4 |
Iowa |
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11/3 |
Texas |
| 5/20 |
Iowa |
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8/11 |
Watkins Glen |
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11/10 |
Phoenix |
| 5/26 |
Charlotte |
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8/18 |
Montreal |
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11/17 |
Homestead |