The preliminary NASCAR Xfinity Series entry list for the IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway shows 39 cars ahead of Saturday’s race, the next-to-last event in the 2025 season, making the spotlight intense for teams as only 38 cars are permitted to start. As the final race of the Round of 8 Playoffs, this means one driver and their team will not qualify, adding pressure to a pivotal weekend for contestants and fans interested in the current NASCAR Xfinity Series entry list.
One Team Will Not Make the Final Cut at Martinsville
The field at Martinsville Speedway is capped at 38 entries, while 39 cars have been submitted for the IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250, leaving one driver and team facing elimination after the qualifying session. This adds tension to an already crucial phase of the season, as the race determines the Championship 4 Owner’s slots. The event is set as the 32nd of 33 races, highlighting its importance to those competing.
Austin Hill Returns with Momentum from Talladega Superspeedway Victory
Austin Hill, fresh from securing both a win at Talladega Superspeedway and a berth for the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing team in the Championship 4 Owner’s lineup, will pilot the No. 21 Chevrolet again. His car will feature Global Industrial as the primary sponsor for this event, as Richard Childress Racing aims for continued success at Martinsville.
Highlighted Drivers and Teams Entering the IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250
Several notable names are among the entries. Brad Perez will represent SS-GreenLight Racing in the No. 07, with Brenden Queen driving for Kaulig Racing in the No. 11. Garrett Smithley also joins for SS-GreenLight Racing in the No. 14, alongside Corey Day, who lines up with Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 17 entry.
Patrick Staropoli will steer the No. 24 for Sam Hunt Racing, while Austin Green joins Jordan Anderson Racing with car No. 32. Takuma Koga appears for Joey Gase Motorsports in the No. 35, and Josh Williams is on Alpha Prime Racing‘s roster in No. 45. Preston Pardus will compete for Pardus Racing Inc. in the No. 50, with Mason Maggio in the No. 53 for Joey Gase Motorsports. Thomas Annunziata takes part for Cope Family Racing in No. 70, and Connor Mosack appears with Viking Motorsports in No. 99. The No. 91 entry for DGM Racing x JIM remains to be announced.
What’s at Stake and What to Anticipate in This Critical Race
This race at Martinsville Speedway carries significant implications for the competitors, as it not only finalizes the Championship 4 field for team owners but also means at least one team will not advance to race day due to the entry limit. Key teams like Richard Childress Racing, Jordan Anderson Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, and their drivers—including Patrick Staropoli, Garrett Smithley, Takuma Koga, Brenden Queen, Connor Mosack, Preston Pardus, Brad Perez, Mason Maggio, and Thomas Annunziata—are seeking to keep their championship hopes alive as the season nears its conclusion. With one slot left up for grabs, the outcome at the IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250 is pivotal for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry list and the season’s final moments.
