The 2026 NASCAR Cup season finale will feature a full field of 40 cars on the grid, marking only the fifth race this year to reach the maximum grid size.
Open Entries and Milestone Starts
Alongside the 36 full-time, chartered entries, four open entries will join the competition. J.J. Yeley is set to make his 400th career NASCAR Cup start driving the No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet. Meanwhile, Casey Mears will finally reach his 500th career start in the No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet.
Chad Finchum returns to the field in the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford, and rising star Corey Heim will drive the No. 67 23XI Racing entry. Heim aims to secure his third victory of the year following stunning wins in San Diego and Indianapolis.
Supporting Series Entries
Supporting the main event, the NASCAR O’Reilly Series will feature 38 entries, while the Truck Series will host a field of 35 entries.
