NASCAR O'Reilly Series Sets Sights on 2026 Charbroil 300 at Charlotte
The 2026 season will see the O'Reilly Series travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 15th race weekend of the year, where the 300‑mile Charbroil 300 will be contested in May. The event marks a key date on the schedule as teams prepare for a high‑stakes showdown on the 1.5‑mile oval.
JR Motorsports has established early dominance, capturing eight of the first 14 races to date, a testament to the organization’s strong program and strategic preparation. William Byron, who claimed his only O'Reilly Series victory last year at Charlotte, will look to build on that momentum as he returns to the track.
Betting markets have already opened, with sportsbooks listing Justin Allgaier as the +210 favorite, while Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch share +350 odds. The pricing reflects expectations of a tightly contested race, but the field remains wide open.
The entry list reads like a who’s who of emerging talent, featuring William Byron, Connor Zilisch, Nick Sanchez, Justin Allgaier, Ross Chastain, Brent Crews, Corey Day, Carson Kvapil, Sam Mayer, Jesse Love, Cole Custer, Sheldon Creed, Taylor Gray, Austin Hill, Rajah Caruth, Sammy Smith, William Sawalich, Ryan Sieg, Parker Retzlaff, Jeremy Clements, Jeb Burton, Dean Thompson, Anthony Alfredo, Harrison Burton, Andrew Patterson, Brennan Poole, Blaine Perkins, Patrick Staropoli, Kyle Sieg, Lavar Scott, Austin Green, Ryan Ellis, Josh Bilicki, Leland Honeyman, J.J. Yeley, and David Starr.
Beyond the on‑track action, the partnership with BetMGM adds a commercial dimension, offering fans a direct avenue to engage with odds and wagers through the BetMGM platform.
Charlotte Motor Speedway, located in North Carolina, will host the event, bringing together fans from across the United States and beyond for a weekend of high‑octane competition.