The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will make its next appearance at EchoPark Speedway in July 2026, marking the 21st race of the 2026 season and the second time the series will run at the venue this year. The event continues a double‑header schedule that began with a February date at the same track.
A new qualifying spectacle
The qualifying procedure has been reshaped for this weekend. Each driver will complete a single‑lap run in the opening round, and the ten fastest competitors will move on to a final round that determines the top‑ten starting positions. This format adds a brief but intense sprint to the traditional qualifying weekend.
The driver field promises a mix of seasoned veterans and rising talent. Names such as Sheldon Creed, Carson Ware, JJ Yeley, Joey Gase, Josh Bilicki, Glen Reen, Kyle Sieg, Jeremy Clements, Blaine Perkins, Lavar Scott, Patrick Staropoli, Ryan Sieg, Ryan Ellis, William Sawalich, Mason Maggio, Leland Honeyman Jr., Anthony Alfredo, Brennan Poole, Nick Leitz, Jordan Anderson, Jeb Burton, Dean Thompson, Harrison Burton, Nick Sanchez, Corey Day, Garrett Smithley, Parker Retzlaff, Jake Finch, Sammy Smith, Sam Mayer, Taylor Gray, Carson Kvapil, Austin Hill, Brent Crews, Justin Allgaier, Brandon Jones, Jesse Love and Rajah Caruth are all slated to take part in the on‑track action.
A historic double‑header
EchoPark Speedway will host two O'Reilly Series dates in 2026, the first of which took place in February. In 2025, Sheldon Creed secured the pole position for the summer race at this venue, marking his first and only pole of the season. The upcoming July event will build on that momentum, offering fans a chance to see how the new qualifying format influences the final grid.
With the season’s 21st race approaching, the stage is set for a competitive showdown. The combination of a revamped qualifying system and a deep roster of drivers ensures that the EchoPark weekend will be a highlight of the 2026 NASCAR calendar.