This weekend, the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the highly anticipated Pennzoil 250, and the official Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 entry list has now been released, outlining which drivers and teams will compete on the famed track. Saturday’s race marks a crucial point in the season as drivers strive to consolidate their positions in the championship and earn valuable points on the Indianapolis road course.
Sheldon Creed’s Efforts Highlight Pre-Race Drama
Sheldon Creed continues to chase respect in the Xfinity Series, having recorded 63 top-10 finishes in 123 starts but still seeking wide recognition in the industry. Despite a successful past as the 2020 Truck Series champion and a pair of back-to-back circuit wins in 2021, Creed has not reached Victory Lane since.
At Dover Motor Speedway last weekend, Creed narrowly missed another chance for a win, but managed to secure his third consecutive top-10. Creed’s recent performances have maintained his spot in the playoff hunt, currently placing him eighth in the driver standings, where he trails Justin Allgaier by 179 points and holds one playoff point entering the weekend.
“I thought we brought a lot of speed,”
Creed said via press release.
“Obviously bummed we couldn’t finish the race, but we have a lot to build on for next week in Indy.”
—Sheldon Creed, Driver
Full Schedule for a Packed Indianapolis Race Weekend
This weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and nearby Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will feature several marquee events for motorsports fans. On Friday, practice and qualifying sessions for the Xfinity Series, Cup Series, ARCA Menards Series, and Truck Series take place, including the ARCA LiUNA! 150 scheduled in the evening at IRP, followed by the TSport 200 for the Truck Series at night.
Saturday brings key qualifying sessions for both the Xfinity Series and the Cup Series at IMS, building up to the Pennzoil 250 race at 4:30 p.m. ET. The weekend concludes on Sunday with the Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG, the headline event of the weekend.
Official Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 Entry List
NASCAR officials have announced the complete entry list for Saturday’s Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The lineup includes veteran drivers, rising stars, and well-known names piloting cars for Toyota, Ford, and Chevrolet teams:
1. Sheldon Creed, No. 00 Ford
2. Carson Kvapil, No. 1 Chevrolet
3. Jesse Love, No. 2 Chevrolet
4. Parker Retzlaff, No. 4 Chevrolet
5. Logan Bearden, No. 07 Chevrolet
6. Justin Allgaier, No. 7 Chevrolet
7. Sammy Smith, No. 8 Chevrolet
8. Daniel Dye, No. 10 Chevrolet
9. Josh Williams, No. 11 Chevrolet
10. Garrett Smithley, No. 14 Chevrolet
11. Christian Eckes, No. 16 Chevrolet
12. Kyle Larson, No. 17 Chevrolet
13. William Sawalich, No. 18 Toyota
14. Aric Almirola, No. 19 Toyota
15. Brandon Jones, No. 20 Toyota
16. Austin Hill, No. 21 Chevrolet
17. Harrison Burton, No. 25 Ford
18. Dean Thompson, No. 26 Toyota
19. Jeb Burton, No. 27 Chevrolet
20. Kyle Sieg, No. 28 Ford
21. Blaine Perkins, No. 31 Chevrolet
22. Katherine Legge, No. 32 Chevrolet
23. TBA, No. 35 Toyota
24. Ryan Sieg, No. 39 Ford
25. Sam Mayer, No. 41 Ford
26. Anthony Alfredo, No. 42 Chevrolet
27. Brennan Poole, No. 44 Chevrolet
28. Brad Perez, No. 45 Chevrolet
29. Nick Sanchez, No. 48 Chevrolet
30. Jeremy Clements, No. 51 Chevrolet
31. Joey Gase, No. 53 Ford
32. Taylor Gray, No. 54 Toyota
33. Leland Honeyman, No. 70 Chevrolet
34. Ryan Ellis, No. 71 Chevrolet
35. Dawson Cram, No. 74 Chevrolet
36. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Chevrolet
37. Josh Bilicki, No. 91 Chevrolet
38. Matt DiBenedetto, No. 99 Chevrolet
What to Watch at Indianapolis and Beyond
The entry list for the Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 showcases an impressive roster, featuring Sheldon Creed, Austin Hill, and Justin Allgaier as major contenders. Kyle Larson returns to Xfinity duty, and up-and-coming drivers like Jesse Love, Carson Kvapil, William Sawalich, and Leland Honeyman add intrigue and depth to the field.
The weekend’s events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will shape the ongoing playoff chase as drivers like Daniel Dye, Ryan Sieg, Anthony Alfredo, and Harrison Burton seek crucial points and momentum. The high-profile schedule, which includes Cup Series and ARCA Menards Series races, makes this a pivotal weekend for drivers, teams, and fans across multiple divisions of NASCAR.
With a competitive entry list and a full lineup of events, the Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is set to influence championship narratives and deliver unpredictable racing action at one of motorsport’s most celebrated venues.
