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41 NASCAR Cup cars entered for regular season finale at Daytona

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

41 NASCAR Cup cars entered for regular season finale at Daytona

Summary

Daytona International Speedway will host 41 NASCAR Cup cars for the regular season finale, scheduled for Saturday night. This event marks only the third time this season that a full field will compete, similar to the Daytona 500 and the spring Talladega race. The entry list includes 36 chartered teams and five open teams vying for the final spots in the 2026 Chase grid, which is set to be established during this race.

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Key Details

•41 cars will compete at Daytona International Speedway
•Event is for the NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale
•Includes 36 chartered entries and five open teams
•The 2026 Chase grid will be set during this race
•Only third full field of the season after Daytona 500 and Talladega

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10:15 PMMotorsport.com — 41 NASCAR Cup cars on Daytona entry list with five open teams

What they're saying

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For just the third time this year, a NASCAR Cup Series race will feature a full field of cars. The Daytona 500 and the spring Talladega race are the only other races this year with go-or-go-homer(s). Daytona International Speedway will host the regular season finale, with the 2026 Chase grid set on Saturday night. Along with the expected 36 chartered entries, there are five open teams ...Keep reading
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