O’Reilly Auto Parts appears set to succeed Xfinity as the main sponsor of the Xfinity Series Daytona Wawa 250 starting next season, with an official decision expected soon. The news comes as NASCAR prepares for a busy weekend at Daytona International Speedway, featuring the Wawa 250 and the release of the detailed entry list and event schedule.
O’Reilly Auto Parts likely to take over Xfinity Series sponsorship
Xfinity is nearing the end of its tenure as the naming rights sponsor for the second-highest tier in NASCAR’s national series, as reported by the Sports Business Journal. O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, is now leading the selection process to become the new title sponsor in 2026. The company, established in 1957 and now a subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., operates more than 6,000 stores nationwide, many of which are located near prominent stock-car racing venues.
Stern posted on X (Twitter),
“(O’Reilly Auto Parts) is in pole position to replace [Xfinity] as title sponsor of the (NASCAR Xfinity Series) starting next year, per people familiar with the matter,”
— Stern, Journalist. Another post on social media reiterated,
“.@OReillyAuto Parts is in pole position to replace @Xfinity as title sponsor of the @NASCAR_Xfinity Series starting next year, per people familiar with the matter. pic.twitter.com/K6YgDcyNw6”
— Adam Stern (@A_S12) August 16, 2025.
An official confirmation is anticipated in the coming week, solidifying the change at the conclusion of the current season. This development places O’Reilly Auto Parts, a notable entity within the automotive retail sector, at the forefront of NASCAR’s evolving sponsorship landscape.
The current competition landscape as Daytona approaches
With only three races remaining in the regular season and teams returning from a break, Justin Allgaier is preparing to contest Friday night’s event at Daytona. Allgaier currently trails leader Connor Zilisch by seven points after 23 rounds, setting the stage for a tightly contested finish as both drivers vie for supremacy in one of NASCAR’s most competitive series. Other contenders such as Carson Kvapil, Jesse Love, and Austin Hill add further intrigue to the championship battle.
Daytona National Series event schedule
This weekend, Daytona International Speedway will host a full lineup of NASCAR National Series activities, with events spanning Friday and Saturday. The schedule includes:
Friday:
- 3 p.m.: Xfinity Series qualifying
- 5:05 p.m.: Cup Series qualifying
- 7:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola race
Saturday:
- 7:30 p.m.: Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 race
Coke Florida is engaging fans with a lineup of NASCAR-themed events during the week, culminating in the weekend’s races at Daytona. As stated in the promotional post,
“Coke Florida is gearing up for an exciting week of NASCAR-themed activities leading up to races at Daytona International Speedway, Aug. 22-23.Visit https://t.co/5KS1MiVl5l for all things NASCAR and make plans to take in all of the action.Wawa 250 powered by Coca-Cola | Friday,… pic.twitter.com/enzbFTZcxK”
— Coke Florida (@CokeFlorida) August 13, 2025.
Full entry list for the Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola
NASCAR Xfinity Series officials have publicized the complete entry list for Friday night’s Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway. Notable competitors include Justin Allgaier, Connor Zilisch, Carson Kvapil, and Jesse Love among others. Below is the entire lineup:
- Sheldon Creed, No. 00 Ford
- Carson Kvapil, No. 1 Chevrolet
- Jesse Love, No. 2 Chevrolet
- Parker Retzlaff, No. 4 Chevrolet
- Patrick Emerling, No. 07 Chevrolet
- Justin Allgaier, No. 7 Chevrolet
- Sammy Smith, No. 8 Chevrolet
- Danile Dye, No. 10 Chevrolet
- Justin Haley, No. 11 Chevrolet
- Garrett Smithley, No. 14 Chevrolet
- Christian Eckes, No. 16 Chevrolet
- William Sawalich, No. 18 Toyota
- Aric Almirola, No. 19 Toyota
- Brandon Jones, No. 20 Toyota
- Austin Hill, No. 21 Chevrolet
- Harrison Burton, No. 25 Ford
- Dean Thompson, No. 26 Toyota
- Jeb Burton, No. 27 Chevrolet
- Kyle Sieg, No. 28 Ford
- Blaine Perkins, No. 31 Chevrolet
- Rajah Caruth, No. 32 Chevrolet
- Mason Maggio, No. 35 Chevrolet
- Ryan Sieg, No. 39 Ford
- Sam Mayer, No. 41 Ford
- Anthony Alfredo, No. 42 Chevrolet
- Brennan Poole, No. 44 Chevrolet
- Josh Williams, No. 45 Chevrolet
- Nick Sanchez, No. 48 Chevrolet
- Jeremy Clements, No. 51 Chevrolet
- Josey Gase, No. 53 Chevrolet
- Taylor Gray, No. 54 Toyota
- Leland Honeyman, No. 70 Chevrolet
- Ryan Ellis, No. 71 Chevrolet
- Logan Bearden, No. 74 Chevrolet
- Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Chevrolet
- Josh Bilicki, No. 91 Chevrolet
- Natalie Decker, No. 92 Chevrolet
- Matt DiBenedetto, No. 99 Chevrolet
- Caesar Bacarella, No. 105 Chevrolet
The entry list showcases a diverse mix of drivers representing Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota. This group includes both seasoned competitors like Jeremy Clements and emerging talents such as William Sawalich and Rajah Caruth, each aiming to secure a top finish on Daytona’s demanding circuit.
Anticipated changes and what lies ahead for NASCAR
The transition from Xfinity to O’Reilly Auto Parts as the series’ title sponsor represents a significant development within NASCAR. As the company prepares for an official announcement, the racing community is closely monitoring how the new partnership may influence future series branding and fan engagement. With a packed race weekend ahead at Daytona, attention is also centered on the tightly contested points battle and the unique energy brought by notable sponsors and drivers. The coming weeks are set to deliver key updates for fans of the Xfinity Series Daytona Wawa 250 and the broader NASCAR community.
