The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will stage its 21st race of the 2026 season at EchoPark Speedway, located in Fort Worth, Texas. This event represents the second of two scheduled dates at the venue in 2026, the first of which took place in February, underscoring the track’s growing role in the series’ calendar.
Qualifying Mechanics and Competitor Line‑up
The qualifying procedure calls for each driver to complete a single‑lap run in the opening round. From this field, the ten fastest drivers move on to a final round that decides the top‑ten starting positions for the Focused Health 250. The order and grouping of participants have been published, listing names such as Carson Ware, JJ Yeley, Joey Gase, and Sheldon Creed alongside a broader roster of competitors.
Sheldon Creed’s sole pole position of the 2025 season came at EchoPark during the summer race, a performance that adds a narrative thread to this year’s event. His achievement highlights the competitive balance the series has cultivated and sets a backdrop for fresh challenges in 2026.
Beyond the on‑track action, the race draws fans from across the United States, reinforcing NASCAR’s expanding footprint in major markets. The gathering of drivers such as Josh Bilicki, 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 illustrates the depth of talent set to contest the upcoming contest.