41 drivers attempt to qualify for Daytona's Coke Zero Sugar 400
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series will feature the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway this Saturday. The event has attracted 41 entries, including 36 chartered teams and five non-chartered teams. Among the notable non-chartered entries is Corey Heim in the No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota, who has achieved two wins this season. Only 40 cars can compete in the race, meaning one entry will not qualify. If rain disrupts qualifying, the fastest four non-chartered teams will advance based on owner points, which could impact Casey Mears in the No. 62 Beard Motorsports team.
- •The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is set for Saturday evening.
- •Only one non-chartered team will not qualify for the race.
- •Corey Heim has secured two wins this season as a part-time driver.
- •Casey Mears faces challenges due to low owner points.
- •The race covers 160 laps over 400 miles.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series Entry List For Daytona: Every Driver Attempting The Coke Zero Sugar 400
"The NASCAR Cup Series circuit heads to the Daytona International Speedway this Saturday. Here is a look at the entry list.
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