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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 04: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, and Josh Berry, driver of the #21 WURTH Ford, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to Texas Motor Speedway with a situation that has drawn attention across the garage. The Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 has 39 entries, but only 38 cars will start the race. One team will miss out after qualifying on Friday.
This NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race is the 12th points event of the 2026 season and comes at a key point in the schedule. The entry list shows strong depth, with experienced drivers and young talent in the field. At the same time, the numbers have revealed a clear imbalance that could shape how this NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series weekend plays out on track.
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list at Texas includes top drivers from across the garage. Kyle Larson will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports. Austin Dillon is entered in the No. 3 for Richard Childress Racing. Connor Zilisch returns in the No. 1 car.
Other names in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series field include Carson Kvapil, Rajah Caruth, and Brad Perez. Series regulars like Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, and Jesse Love are also part of the lineup.
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying session will decide which 38 cars make the race. With one extra entry, teams must deliver clean laps with no mistakes. The format creates early pressure, making this NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event more intense before the race even begins.
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series field at Texas includes 33 Chevrolets and six Toyotas. There are no Ford cars in the lineup. This marks the first time since 1991 at Martinsville that the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series has run without a Ford entry.
Chevrolet leads the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series grid through teams like JR Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing, and Hendrick Motorsports. Toyota teams, including Joe Gibbs Racing, make up the rest of the field.
The entry list confirms the current manufacturer split in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Chevrolet holds the majority, while Toyota has a smaller group. Ford is not represented in this race. The numbers highlight how the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series grid looks heading into Texas.
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Texas also features the final Dash 4 Cash event of the season. Sheldon Creed enters after winning the last two bonuses and will compete for another $100,000 in prize money.
The Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 will take place on May 2 at 3:30 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on The CW, with radio coverage on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Qualifying on Friday will set the starting field and decide which team misses the race.
Texas Motor Speedway has produced close NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series racing in recent seasons. This event adds another layer with a full entry list and a final Dash 4 Cash prize. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will continue its 2026 season with this race, with both the entry list and the manufacturer split in focus once the green flag drops.
Dogli Wilberforce is a writer covering NASCAR, Formula 1, and the IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. He has also written for Sportsnaut, FanSided, Total Apex Sports, and Last Word on Sports. Wilberforce focuses on the NASCAR Cup Series, breaking down news, driver stories, and key moments with a clear, fast, and engaging style. His work connects headlines to context, helping readers understand what matters most in the sport. More about Dogli Wilberforce
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