The official NASCAR Cup Series entry list has been published, outlining the drivers set to compete in the upcoming South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This announcement follows a decisive week at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where several playoff spots were secured and the field for the next round of competition was finalized, marking a critical point in the ongoing NASCAR playoffs.
Eight Drivers Advance as Playoff Field Narrows
During the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, six Round of 8 playoff openings were up for grabs. Midway through Sunday’s event, Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell secured their advancement in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff points race, capitalizing on consistent performances and tactical racing. As the competition moved into the third stage, drivers Denny Hamlin and William Byron adopted careful approaches, knowing that avoiding trouble was essential to moving into the next phase of the playoffs.
Near the elimination line stood Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain, and defending champion Joey Logano, all facing the risk of missing out on advancement. In a dramatic finish, Logano managed to claim the final spot available after Chastain’s last-lap strategy did not succeed, propelling Logano forward. Chase Briscoe also moved on, securing his position among those heading to Las Vegas for the next round at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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What’s Scheduled for Race Weekend at Las Vegas
NASCAR National Series events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are set for the weekend, providing a full schedule for racing fans. Saturday’s slate includes critical practice and qualifying sessions for both the Xfinity Series and the Cup Series. Specifically, the schedule begins at 2 p.m. ET with Xfinity Series practice, followed by Xfinity Series qualifying at 3:05 p.m. ET. Cup Series practice is slated for 4:30 p.m. ET and Cup qualifying takes place at 5:40 p.m. ET. The day wraps up at 7:30 p.m. ET with the Xfinity Series Focused Health 302 race.
Action resumes on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET when the Cup Series South Point 400 race brings the weekend to its competitive high point, with playoff drivers and the rest of the field vying for position and points.
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Full NASCAR Cup Series Entry List for Las Vegas
A complete list of drivers and cars has been revealed by NASCAR Cup Series officials for Sunday’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The competitive lineup features standouts such as Chris Buescher, Cody Ware, Daniel Suarez, Todd Gilliland, Cole Custer, and John Hunter Nemechek, among others. Notable playoff contenders—Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Christopher Bell, and Joey Logano—will compete alongside talents like Erik Jones, Justin Haley, Bubba Wallace, Ryan Preece, and Ross Chastain. The field also sees entries from Ty Dillon, Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Chase Elliott, Zane Smith, AJ Allmendinger, Katherine Legge, Riley Herbst, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Austin Dillon, Kyle Busch, Alex Bowman, Josh Berry, Noah Gragson, JJ Yeley, Tyler Reddick, Austin Cindric, Michael McDowell, Carson Hocevar, Shane van Gisbergen, Ty Gibbs, and more. Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota are the manufacturers represented in the lineup.
Here is the full entry list:
1. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Chevrolet
2. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Ford
3. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Chevrolet
4. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Ford
5. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Chevrolet
6. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Ford
7. Justin Haley, No. 7 Chevrolet
8. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Chevrolet
9. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Chevrolet
10. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Chevrolet
11. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota
12. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Ford
13. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Chevrolet
14. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Ford
15. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Toyota
16. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota
17. Josh Berry, No. 21 Ford
18. Joey Logano, No. 22 Ford
19. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 Toyota
20. William Byron, No. 24 Chevrolet
21. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Ford
22. Riley Herbst, No. 35 Toyota
23. Zane Smith, No. 38 Ford
24. Cole Custer, No. 41 Ford
25. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Toyota
26. Erik Jones, No. 43 Toyota
27. JJ Yeley, No. 44 Chevrolet
28. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 Toyota
29. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Ford
30. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Chevrolet
31. Cody Ware, No. 51 Ford
32. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Toyota
33. Ryan Preece, No. 60 Ford
34. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Chevrolet
35. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Chevrolet
36. Katherine Legge, No. 78 Chevrolet
37. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Chevrolet
38. Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Chevrolet
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Looking Ahead to the Significance of the Las Vegas Event
The South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway represents a vital step in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, as each driver in the remaining group of eight seeks to secure their championship future. With seasoned professionals such as Joey Logano, William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin in contention, the event is poised to intensify the championship race. Fans and participants alike will be watching closely as the outcome in Las Vegas could have a lasting impact on which competitors move closer to the coveted season title, shaping the trajectory of the remaining playoff rounds.
At the end of it all, eight hopefuls stand tall. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/pbvIfNoiPy
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 5, 2025
We're next. 😎 #SouthPoint400 pic.twitter.com/yVtxsZt3fV
— Las Vegas Motor Speedway (@LVMotorSpeedway) October 5, 2025
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— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 5, 2025
