Bristol Motor Speedway once again becomes the center of attention as all three of NASCAR’s top series head to Tennessee for a packed playoff weekend. The short track known as “The Last Great Colosseum” will host the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Truck Series under the lights, with high stakes and full entry lists setting the stage. Fans can expect intense racing across three days, with opportunities for rising names and playoff contenders to shape the championship picture.
Key Highlights
Three straight nights of racing: Trucks Thursday, Xfinity Friday, Cup Saturday.
Cup Series features 39-car entry list with no DNQs.
Austin Hill, Chad Finchum, and Corey Heim return to Cup competition.
Xfinity Series entry list includes Brenden Queen’s debut with Kaulig Racing.
Truck Series entry list has 37 entries, including debuts for Treyten Lapcevich and Cole Butcher.
Truck Series Takes Center Stage Thursday
The weekend begins Thursday, Sept. 11, with the ARCA Menards Series Bush’s Beans 200 at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1. Practice and qualifying sessions for both series will precede the evening races.
Thirty-seven trucks are entered, which means one team will not make the field after qualifying. Several notable drivers are set for action. Brent Crews will handle the No. 1 truck for TRICON Garage, while Treyten Lapcevich will attempt his national series debut in the No. 02 for Young’s Motorsports. Cole Butcher is also slated for his first start in the No. 62 for Halmar Friesen Racing.
Veteran names such as Norm Benning return with the No. 6 entry, while Parker Kligerman will drive the Henderson Motorsports No. 75. Other entries include Greg Van Alst’s No. 35, Conner Jones in the Niece Motorsports No. 41, and Clay Greenfield making his first appearance since Daytona in the No. 95.
| Time(ET) | Event | Session |
| 1:00 p.m. | ARCA Menards Series | Practice |
| 2:00 p.m. | ARCA Menards Series | Qualifying |
| 3:05 p.m. | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | Practice |
| 4:10 p.m. | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | Qualifying |
| 5:30 p.m. | ARCA Menards Series | Bush’s Beans 200 |
| 8:00 p.m. | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics |
Xfinity Series Ready for Food City 300
Friday, Sept. 12, will see NASCAR Xfinity Series competitors take the track for the Food City 300 at 7:30 p.m. ET on the CW, following practice and qualifying earlier in the day. With 39 entries listed, one driver will miss the race after qualifying.
The entry list features several interesting storylines. Carson Ware will drive the SS-Green Light Racing No. 07, while Brenden Queen is set to make his Xfinity debut with Kaulig Racing in the No. 11. Jeffrey Earnhardt returns in the Sam Hunt Racing No. 24, while Austin Green gets the nod in the Jordan Anderson Racing No. 32.
Alpha Prime Racing has multiple entries with Josh Williams in the No. 45 and Stefan Parsons in the No. 5. Leland Honeyman Jr. will once again drive the Cope Family Racing No. 70, and Josh Bilicki returns to the DGM Racing No. 91.
With young talent filling the field alongside experienced veterans, the Food City 300 promises to add more intrigue to the Xfinity playoff fight.
| Time(ET) | Event | Session |
| 2:00 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series | Practice |
| 3:05 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series | Qualifying |
| 4:30 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series | Practice |
| 5:40 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series | Qualifying |
| 7:30 p.m. | NASCAR Xfinity Series | Food City 300 |
Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race
The headliner of the weekend comes Saturday, Sept. 13, with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. This event, one of the Cup Series’ most iconic races, will feature 39 entries, ensuring no teams will miss the field barring last-minute changes.
Austin Hill will return to the Cup grid in Richard Childress Racing’s No. 33, while Chad Finchum pilots the No. 66 for Garage 66. Another notable entry is Corey Heim, who will drive the No. 67 for 23XI Racing.
Practice and qualifying are scheduled for Friday afternoon, setting the field for Saturday’s showdown. Known for its high banks, tight racing, and tempers flaring under the lights, Bristol continues to deliver unpredictable playoff drama.
| Time(ET) | Event | Session |
| 7:30 p.m. | NASCAR Cup Series | Bass Pro Shops Night Race |
News in Brief: 2025 Bristol Motor Speedway Weekend Schedule
NASCAR returns to Bristol Motor Speedway Sept. 11–13 for a three-day playoff weekend featuring the Truck, Xfinity, and Cup Series. Thursday opens with ARCA and the Truck Series UNOH 200, which includes 37 entries and debuts for Treyten Lapcevich and Cole Butcher. Friday hosts the Xfinity Series Food City 300, with Brenden Queen attempting his debut in Kaulig Racing’s No. 11. Saturday’s Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race features 39 entries, including Corey Heim for 23XI Racing.
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