NASCAR Daytona Entries Confirm 40 Cars in Final Regular-Season Cup Race

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, the Coke Zero Sugar 400, will be held at Daytona International Speedway with a full 40-car entry list including 20 drivers in must-win situations to secure their playoff spots. Notable entries include Austin Hill driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, veteran Casey Mears in the No. 66 Ford, and BJ McLeod in the No. 78 Chevrolet for Live Fast Motorsports. The race marks the final chance for drivers to lock into the playoffs, with 14 of 16 playoff berths already clinched and two remaining spots contested by drivers such as Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman. The NASCAR Xfinity Series will also compete at Daytona, featuring drivers like Connor Zilisch returning from injury, Justin Haley, and Rajah Caruth, with the Xfinity race held on Friday night prior to the Cup event. The Daytona races are broadcast live on NBC and The CW, with additional coverage on MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. This weekend's events are critical as they set the stage for the upcoming NASCAR playoffs across the Cup and Xfinity Series.