NASCAR reveals entry list for 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
NASCAR has announced the entry list for the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, scheduled for this Sunday. The race marks Phoenix's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule and is the seventh race in the Chase. A total of 36 charters are guaranteed, with 35 drivers participating full-time. Austin Hill will replace the late Kyle Busch in the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing. Corey Heim is the open entry, bringing the field to 37 drivers.
- •The race occurs at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday afternoon.
- •Austin Hill takes over the No. 33 car following Kyle Busch's passing.
- •A total of 36 charters are guaranteed for the race.
- •Corey Heim is the only open entry in the 37-driver field.
- •This event is significant as the final opportunity for teams to secure positions in the Chase.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Phoenix in 2026 Chase
"Check out the NASCAR Cup Series entry list for the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, including the most notable drivers!
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