NASCAR has unveiled the schedule and entry list for the 2026 Quaker State 400, set to take place at EchoPark Speedway in July. The race will mark a historic doubleheader weekend, with the Cup Series sharing the track with the O'Reilly Series and the Truck Series on the same weekend, the first time the top division has returned to a circuit for a second date in the 2026 season.
The official entry list, released on Monday afternoon, confirms a 38‑car field, including 36 chartered teams and two open entries. Among the drivers confirmed are veteran names such as Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon and a host of others, while newcomers and part‑time competitors round out the grid.
A notable storyline involves Austin Hill stepping into the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing after the tragic loss of Kyle Busch. Hill will carry the mantle for the team, while open‑entry drivers Chad Finchum in Garage 66 and B.J. McLeod with Live Fast Motorsports add extra depth to the lineup.
A New Chapter for the Cup Series
The release also highlighted the broader roster of competitors, listing names like Noah Gragson, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski, Daniel Suarez, Chase Elliott, Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, A.J. Allmendinger, Chris Buescher, Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, Josh Berry, Joey Logano, Bubba Wallace, William Byron, Todd Gilliland, Riley Herbst, Zane Smith, Cole Custer, John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Alex Bowman, Cody Ware, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Preece, Michael McDowell, Carson Hocevar, Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen.
Team dynamics will be shaped by the involvement of Richard Childress Racing, Garage 66 and Live Fast Motorsports, each of which will field entries under their respective banners. The O'Reilly Series and Truck Series entry lists were also published, underscoring a full‑scale weekend of racing that promises competitive action across all three national divisions.
Fans can expect a packed schedule, with practice, qualifying and the main event all scheduled across the weekend. The Quaker State 400 will serve as a pivotal moment in the 2026 championship, offering teams and drivers a chance to gain early momentum before the season fully unfolds.