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NASCAR entry lists at Charlotte, notable entries for Cup, Xfinity, and Truck

Check out NASCAR’s entry lists for this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including notable entries in Cup, Xfinity, and Truck.

NASCAR is fresh off an exciting weekend of racing at North Wilkesboro Speedway, where the sport saw Joey Logano beat Denny Hamlin to win the 2024 All-Star Race. Now, the racing series is set for Charlotte Motor Speedway. All three NASCAR levels will participate on track, so let’s take a closer look at the entry lists released for Charlotte.

In the Cup Series, there are significant changes compared to usual. Jimmie Johnson (Legacy Motor Club), J.J. Yeley (NY Racing Team), and Ty Dillon (Team AmeriVet) join the show as open cars. Meanwhile, Kaz Grala (No. 15 for Rick Ware Racing) and Shane van Gisbergen (No. 16 for Kaulig Racing) are the two drivers for the teams with no full-time driver and a charter.

The Xfinity Series has a group of veteran and inexperienced drivers, with Aric Almirola (Joe Gibbs Racing) and Taylor Gray (Joe Gibbs Racing) coming back for starts. Most notably, Chase Elliott (Hendrick Motorsports) and Kyle Busch (Richard Childress Racing) make their Xfinity Series debut in 2024. Overall, two drivers will miss the show with 40 entries at Charlotte.

Finally, the Truck Series will feature some notable names this weekend. Connor Mosack (Spire Motorsports) and Kaden Honeycutt (Niece Motorsports) will make starts, with Conner Jones (ThorSport Racing) and Jack Wood (McAnally-Hilgemann Racing) returning to the series. Overall, two drivers will miss the show with 38 entries at Charlotte.

The race weekend in Charlotte will begin on Friday, May 24. NASCAR is returning to Charlotte for its first date of 2024, and everyone is excited to see who can win the sport’s longest race at 600 miles.

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How to watch Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR races at Charlotte in 2024

Check out how to watch the Coca-Cola 600 as NASCAR heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway, including the NASCAR weekend schedule in May 2024!

NASCAR is leaving North Carolina after a fun weekend of racing at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Joey Logano beat Denny Hamlin to win the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race. Now, NASCAR will head to Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. the place of the sport’s 14th weekend of the 2024 season. All three NASCAR levels will be on track.

Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend!

How to watch the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR races at Charlotte

Here are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weekend on the NASCAR schedule (all ET).

Friday, May 24

Saturday, May 25

Sunday, May 26

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NASCAR’s weather forecast for the 2024 All-Star Race looks very bad

NASCAR’s weather forecast for the 2024 All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway looks very day. Find out why NASCAR could run on Monday!

NASCAR is heading back to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the second straight year, and excitement is in the air. The NASCAR Truck Series will have a points race on Saturday, while the NASCAR Cup Series holds the All-Star Race on Sunday night. However, the on-track action in North Wilkesboro could be severely limited.

According to Weather.com, the weather forecast at North Wilkesboro Speedway calls for a high of 71° and a 70% chance of rain on Sunday. As of now, the rain wouldn’t stop until around 5:00 p.m. Meanwhile, Saturday’s forecast calls for a high of 77° and a 70% chance of rain. This is another day of action that should likely be affected by the weather.

Finally, the forecast for Friday also isn’t pretty, with a high of 75° and a 50% chance of rain starting around 2:00 p.m. NASCAR is supposed to have on-track action beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, but it’s unclear how much time drivers will spend on the race track. Hopefully, NASCAR will get some luck, and the forecast changes quickly with the approaching race weekend.

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NASCAR will officially hold championship weekend at Phoenix in 2025

NASCAR announces that Phoenix Raceway will return as the host site of championship weekend for the 2025 season.

NASCAR has revealed the location that will decide the 2025 Cup Series champion. On Thursday morning, NASCAR announced that Phoenix Raceway will return as the location for the sport’s championship weekend in 2025. Phoenix took over for Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2020 and has held the races since then.

However, NASCAR drivers and others in the industry want the sport to move championship weekend to another location. This is due to the desire for a new look and feel, as Phoenix has consistently been the spot where NASCAR ends its season. Plus, most of the NASCAR fanbase doesn’t want to see Phoenix hold the championship due to its limited passing and excitement.

The most frequent request has been a return to Homestead, which could occur in 2026 after Homestead officials passed a resolution to bid for NASCAR’s championship weekend. For now, NASCAR will end its season at Phoenix for a sixth straight time in 2025, but the sport could move to a different location the following year.

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NASCAR entry lists at North Wilkesboro, notable entries for Cup and Truck

Check out NASCAR’s entry lists for this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway, including notable entries in the Cup and Truck Series.

NASCAR is fresh off an exciting weekend of racing at Darlington Raceway, where the sport saw Brad Keselowski beat Ty Gibbs for his first Cup Series victory in 110 races. Now, the racing series is set for North Wilkesboro Speedway. The Cup and Truck Series will participate on track, so let’s take a closer look at the entry lists released for North Wilkesboro.

In the Cup Series, there is one significant change after a 36-car field at Darlington. Timmy Hill will drive the No. 66 car for MBM Motorsports in the Open. Meanwhile, Kaz Grala (No. 15 for Rick Ware Racing) and A.J. Allmendinger (No. 16 for Kaulig Racing) are the two drivers for the teams with no full-time driver and a charter.

The Truck Series will feature some notable starts from veteran and young drivers. Ross Chastain (Niece Motorsports) and Aric Almirola (Hattori Racing Enterprises) will make starts, with Brenden Queen (TRICON Garage) and Dawson Sutton (Rackley W.A.R.) making their NASCAR debuts. Overall, two drivers will miss the show with 38 entries at North Wilkesboro.

The race weekend in North Wilkesboro will begin on Friday, May 17. NASCAR is returning to North Wilkesboro for its only date of 2024, and everyone is excited to see who can win on the freshly paved and historic race track!

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Aric Almirola joins Hattori Racing Enterprises for Truck race at North Wilkesboro

Aric Almirola will join Hattori Racing Enterprises for the NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway next weekend.

[autotag]Hattori Racing Enterprises[/autotag] is making its return to the NASCAR Truck Series. According to the NASCAR Roster Portal, [autotag]Aric Almirola[/autotag] will drive the No. 16 truck for Hattori Racing Enterprises in the Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway next weekend. This would be Almirola’s first Truck Series event since November 2, 2012, at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Toyota Racing driver is set to have Richard Wauters as his crew chief, which is a throwback to his last Truck Series start as he drove for Wauters Motorsports. Wauters also served as Almirola’s crew chief for the entire 2012 season, where he picked up two victories and finished second in the point standings behind Todd Bodine.

Hattori Racing Enterprises competed full-time in the Truck Series from 2017 to 2023 but has not attempted a race during the 2024 season. It’s unclear how many more starts Almirola could make with Hattori Racing Enterprises or if this is a one-off start. Either way, having more competition on the race track is good, and Almirola should bring that with Hattori Racing Enterprises.

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NASCAR’s championship weekend receives a big update for 2025 and 2026

NASCAR’s championship weekend receives a big update for 2025 and 2026. Will Phoenix host the season finale or will NASCAR go elsewhere?

NASCAR’s championship weekend has been held at Phoenix Raceway since the 2020 season, but it hasn’t been without criticism. Several drivers and most of NASCAR’s fanbase don’t enjoy the racing at Phoenix and wish Homestead-Miami Speedway would return. Well, if they remain patient, NASCAR fans and drivers might get their wish.

According to The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi, NASCAR is expected to hold its championship weekend at Phoenix in 2025, which will likely not be well-received. NASCAR has been attracted to Phoenix following its massive renovation as the area embraces the weekend. However, Homestead is pushing to re-acquire NASCAR’s championship race.

City officials agreed on a resolution to prepare a bid to bring championship weekend back to Homestead. According to Bianchi, Homestead is targeting the 2026 season, so Phoenix will likely host the 2025 event. Many within the NASCAR garage and fanbase hope a bid is successful, as Homestead provides fantastic racing with the NextGen car.

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Former NASCAR organization teases big return to Truck Series in 2024

A former NASCAR organization has teased a big return to the Truck Series in 2024. Check out which team could return and the possible track!

[autotag]Hattori Racing Enterprises[/autotag]’ fall from the mountain in the NASCAR Truck Series was a surprising development after winning the 2018 championship with Brett Moffit. The No. 16 truck won 14 races from 2018 to 2021, but the organization didn’t win the last two years. Then, Hattori Racing Enterprises vanished from the Truck Series landscape.

The NASCAR organization hasn’t entered a Truck Series race in 2024; however, that could change. On Tuesday afternoon, Hattori Racing Enterprises posted a picture of the No. 16 with the caption, “Soon. This might be an announcement about an announcement.” The social media account then tagged the Truck Series and North Wilkesboro Speedway.

The Truck Series will race at North Wilkesboro on May 18, and Hattori Racing Enterprises is likely teasing a return. One driver that would make a lot of sense for the No. 16 truck is Sean Hingorani, who has made one start for Hattori Racing Enterprises in the ARCA Menards Series this year. Either way, the NASCAR team could be returning, which is good for the on-track product.

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule: Start times, TV networks in 2024

Check out the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule for the 2024 season, including start times, TV networks, and more. Updated every week!

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule will have a few major changes for the 2024 season. Lucas Oil Raceway will move to the regular season as the Milwaukee Mile earns the playoff opener. Meanwhile, Martinsville Speedway returns as the Round of 8 finale for the first time since 2021. It is expected to be a fun year of racing in the Truck Series.

Below, you can check out the full Truck Series schedule for the 2024 season, with start times and TV networks for each race.

NASCAR schedule: Regular season TV start times

Friday, May 10: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Darlington, Darlington Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

  • NASCAR weekend schedule for Darlington (May 10 to 12) can be found below!

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Saturday, May 18: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at North Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro Speedway (1:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Friday, May 24: North Carolina Education Lottery 200, Charlotte Motor Speedway (8:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Saturday, June 1: Toyota 200, World Wide Technology Raceway (1:30 p.m. ET, FOX)

Friday, June 28: Rackley Roofing 200, Nashville Superspeedway (TBA, FOX Sports 1)

Friday, July 12: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Pocono, Pocono Raceway (5:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Friday, July 19: TSport 200, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (8:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Saturday, August 10: Worldwide Express 250, Richmond Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Round of 10

Sunday, August 25: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoff Race at Milwaukee Mile, Milwaukee Mile Speedway (4:00 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Thursday, September 19: UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics, Bristol Motor Speedway (8:00 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Friday, September 27: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoff Race at Kansas, Kansas Speedway (8:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Round of 8

Friday, October 4: Love’s RV Stop 250, Talladega Superspeedway (5:00 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Saturday, October 26: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoff Race at Homestead-Miami, Homestead-Miami Speedway (12:00 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Friday, November 1: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoff Race at Martinsville, Martinsville Speedway (6:00 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

Championship 4

Friday, November 8: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race, Phoenix Raceway (8:00 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1)

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FOX Sports to cancel NASCAR Race Hub after 11 years on the network

FOX Sports will cancel NASCAR Race Hub after 11 years on the network. The NASCAR show moved to FOX Sports 1 in 2013.

A shocking report hit the NASCAR world on Wednesday evening. According to RACER’s Kelly Crandall, FOX Sports is canceling NASCAR Race Hub, a one-hour daily program on FOX Sports 1. The final show will take place on Tuesday, June 11, which is slightly over one month away. The show debuted on SPEED in 2009 before moving to FOX Sports 1 in 2013.

This is a disappointing development for NASCAR fans, as there will be no longer a daily show for the sport. FOX and NBC don’t air NASCAR weekday shows, while Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. Discovery haven’t started working as TV partners yet. Maybe one of the two newcomers could introduce a new NASCAR weekday show in its place.

NASCAR’s momentum has been trending in the right direction, so this is a gut punch for those who want more content. Other American sports, such as MLB and the NBA, have daily shows throughout the year. NASCAR Race Hub represented the same for the sport, but now it is left without an option for viewers outside of the weekend.

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