Fans Demand Cup Series Return to Rockingham with Xfinity-Style Cars and More Power

Rockingham, NC — The buzz surrounding NASCAR’s recent return to Rockingham Speedway has ignited a passionate plea from fans: bring the Cup Series back—and do it right.

Following a thrilling NASCAR Xfinity Series event filled with intense racing, tire wear strategy, and old-school charm, fans have flooded social media with one resounding message: We want more.

One fan’s viral post summed up the growing sentiment: “NASCAR, please listen to us. Make a Cup car like the Xfinity car with more power and come here. You will have to BUILD stands the whole way around this track.”

And they’re not wrong. The Xfinity race showcased everything fans say they miss—driver skill, worn-out surfaces, multi-groove racing, and strategy that rewards the best rather than the boldest. The current Next Gen Cup car, while revolutionary in some ways, has often been criticized for lacking the same raw, mechanical feel and raceability of the Xfinity Series machine.

Adding fuel to the fire is Rockingham itself—a track with history, character, and now, a reawakened fanbase. The crowd was vibrant, the atmosphere electric, and the message clear: this isn’t just nostalgia talking. This is a movement.

Track Enterprises’ Bob Sargent recently shared that Rockingham is “on the radar” for a potential Cup Series return, and if the response from fans is any indication, it’s time to accelerate that conversation.

Between the success of the Xfinity event and the growing outcry for a better on-track product in the Cup Series, NASCAR may be staring down a golden opportunity. But will they seize it?

One thing’s for sure: if NASCAR answers the call, they might just need to build more grandstands.