NASCAR Xfinity Portland Entry: Road Ringers Join Regular Contenders

The NASCAR Xfinity Series shifts from Daytona’s high-speed spectacle to Portland International Raceway, where the Pacific Office Automation 147 will test skill and patience on a 1.97-mile road course. The event brings a fresh entry list with both seasoned competitors and road-course ringers aiming to disrupt the standings. At the same time, attention stretches eastward toward Darlington Raceway, where the Southern 500 will ignite the 2025 Cup Series playoffs, setting the stage for one of NASCAR’s most crucial weekends.

Key Highlights

• Xfinity Series tackles Portland International Raceway’s 1.97-mile road course this weekend

• Defending winner Shane van Gisbergen absent, but Australia’s Will Brown enters with Kaulig Racing

• Road-course specialists Jack Perkins, Joey Hand, and Austin Green join the entry list

• The Cup Series Southern 500 at Darlington begins the 2025 playoffs on August 31

• Full Portland entry list includes Sheldon Creed, Carson Kvapil, Jesse Love, Justin Allgaier, and more

NASCAR Xfinity Series Heads West

The Pacific Office Automation 147 will bring a different challenge than Daytona, trading drafting lines for braking zones and left-right rhythm. Defending race winner Shane van Gisbergen will not return to Portland, but Kaulig Racing has tapped another Australian to keep Oceania represented. Will Brown will pilot the No. 11 Chevrolet, aiming to leave his mark on one of the circuit’s most technical road courses. Alongside him, several ringers with specialized backgrounds will attempt to shake up the order.

Jack Perkins will compete in the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, Joey Hand takes the wheel of the No. 28 Ford for RSS Racing, and Austin Green joins Jordan Anderson Racing in the No. 32 Chevrolet. Their presence guarantees that Portland’s field will test the adaptability of full-time Xfinity contenders. With braking points, curbing, and pit strategy at the forefront, the race promises to reshape storylines as the series navigates its summer stretch.

The Cup Series Turns to Darlington

While Portland draws immediate attention, the NASCAR Cup Series will soon shift the spotlight to Darlington Raceway and the Cook Out Southern 500. Set for Sunday, August 31, the race will span 367 laps across three stages, demanding as much from crews as it does from drivers.

Tire wear at Darlington’s abrasive surface will be a central storyline, while pit strategies could swing momentum at the playoff opener. The weekend begins on Friday, August 29, with ARCA Menards Series and Truck Series practices and qualifying. Saturday, August 30, belongs to Cup Series practice and qualifying, building anticipation for Sunday’s historic showdown. The Southern 500 will launch the 2025 Cup playoffs with the type of endurance test that has long defined champions.

Full Entry List: Portland International Raceway

The following drivers are entered for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Portland International Raceway:

(i) equals ineligible for driver championship points

News in Brief: NASCAR 2025 Xfinity Portland Entry

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads west to Portland International Raceway for the Pacific Office Automation 147, where Will Brown takes over Kaulig Racing’s No. 11 after Shane van Gisbergen’s absence. Road-course specialists Jack Perkins, Joey Hand, and Austin Green join the field alongside regular contenders such as Sheldon Creed, Carson Kvapil, Jesse Love, and Justin Allgaier. Meanwhile, the Cup Series turns toward Darlington Raceway, where the Cook Out Southern 500 on August 31 begins the 2025 playoffs with 367 demanding laps.

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