The 2025 Brickyard 400 entry list is locked with 39 drivers heading to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This weekend’s Cup Series event, marking race 22 of the season, features a near-capacity lineup of stars, open cars, and charter holders ready to go the distance on one of NASCAR’s most prestigious stages. With no cut-downs needed and several non-chartered entries in the mix, the Sunday race promises action, strategy, and drama across all corners of the 2.5-mile oval.
Key Highlights
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39 drivers will compete in the 2025 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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40-car maximum means all entered teams will start the race.
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Nine open entries join 30 chartered teams for this crown jewel event.
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Riley Herbst returns in 23XI’s part-time No. 35 Toyota.
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Jesse Love, Josh Bilicki, and Katherine Legge complete the open field.
No Teams Sent Home in Near-Full Field
NASCAR’s return to the oval layout at Indianapolis comes with a full spotlight and nearly a full grid. The 2025 Brickyard 400 features 39 official entries, just one short of the 40-car maximum allowed in the modern Cup Series. That means all drivers and teams on the preliminary entry list will start Sunday’s 400-mile race without needing to qualify on speed.
With the field size capped, this marks another event where both chartered and open teams share the track—important context in a season defined by mid-pack parity and charter negotiations. Among the notable open entries are Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing cars that, despite lacking charters, are running full-time or part-time schedules in 2025.
FRM will field the Nos. 4, 34, and 38 for Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, and Zane Smith, respectively. Meanwhile, 23XI’s trio—Tyler Reddick (No. 45), Bubba Wallace (No. 23), and Riley Herbst (No. 35)—enter again as unchartered but competitive threats.
Katherine Legge and Jesse Love Highlight Open Efforts
Outside the big-team shadows, a few names stand out in the open field. Live Fast Motorsports will return to Cup action with Katherine Legge in the No. 78 entry. She’s made select starts this year and has drawn attention for her steady performances when given the chance.
Jesse Love, a rising star from the Xfinity ranks, will drive the No. 62 Chevrolet for Beard Motorsports. He’s become a familiar face in superspeedway and high-profile oval entries, and his presence at Indianapolis could offer a spotlight moment.
Josh Bilicki also returns to the Cup lineup this weekend, piloting the No. 66 for MBM Motorsports. His independent efforts often bring unique underdog value to these large-field weekends.
Big Names in Lineup
The rest of the lineup reads like a who’s-who of the 2025 season. Kyle Larson, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, and Joey Logano are all present, alongside rising threats like Ty Gibbs, Shane van Gisbergen, and John Hunter Nemechek.
Hendrick Motorsports fields its full four-car lineup with Byron (24), Larson (5), Elliott (9), and Bowman (48), while Joe Gibbs Racing brings Bell (20), Hamlin (11), Gibbs (54), and Briscoe (19). Trackhouse Racing is represented by Ross Chastain (1) and Daniel Suárez (99).
Team Penske again brings Logano (22), Cindric (2), and Blaney (12), aiming to rebound after a mixed summer stretch. The Brickyard has long been a stage where legends are made—and with the playoff push tightening, stakes couldn’t be higher for mid-tier teams and bubble drivers.
Full Entry List for the 2025 Brickyard 400
| Entry | # | Driver |
| 1 | 1 | Ross Chastain |
| 2 | 2 | Austin Cindric |
| 3 | 3 | Austin Dillon |
| 4 | 4 | Noah Gragson |
| 5 | 5 | Kyle Larson |
| 6 | 6 |
Brad Keselowski
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| 7 | 7 | Justin Haley |
| 8 | 8 | Kyle Busch |
| 9 | 9 | Chase Elliott |
| 10 | 10 | Ty Dillon |
| 11 | 11 | Denny Hamlin |
| 12 | 12 | Ryan Blaney |
| 13 | 16 | AJ Allmendinger |
| 14 | 17 | Chris Buescher |
| 15 | 19 | Chase Briscoe |
| 16 | 20 | Christopher Bell |
| 17 | 21 | Josh Berry |
| 18 | 22 | Joey Logano |
| 19 | 23 | Bubba Wallace |
| 20 | 24 | William Byron |
| 21 | 34 | Todd Gilliland |
| 22 | 35 | Riley Herbst |
| 23 | 38 | Zane Smith |
| 24 | 41 | Cole Custer |
| 25 | 42 |
John Hunter Nemechek
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| 26 | 43 | Erik Jones |
| 27 | 45 | Tyler Reddick |
| 28 | 47 |
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
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| 29 | 48 | Alex Bowman |
| 30 | 51 | Cody Ware |
| 31 | 54 | Ty Gibbs |
| 32 | 60 | Ryan Preece |
| 33 | 62 | Jesse Love |
| 34 | 66 | Josh Bilicki |
| 35 | 71 |
Michael McDowell
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| 36 | 77 | Carson Hocevar |
| 37 | 78 | Katherine Legge |
| 38 | 88 |
Shane van Gisbergen
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| 39 | 99 | Daniel Suárez |
News in Brief: Full Entry List for 2025 Brickyard 400
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis features 39 entries, with no drivers sent home due to the 40-car maximum. All 30 chartered teams are entered, alongside nine open entries, including cars from 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, Beard Motorsports, MBM Motorsports, and Live Fast Motorsports. Big names like Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Denny Hamlin return, while open drivers like Katherine Legge and Jesse Love add intrigue.
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