2025 NASCAR Cup Series Full Entry List for Charlotte Motor Speedway

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the annual Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 25, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The weekend follows an action-packed All-Star event at North Wilkesboro and marks a major date on the NASCAR calendar.

The Coca-Cola 600 is one of the longest races of the season and stands out as a test of endurance for teams and drivers. This year’s entry list features a full field of 40 teams.

Every driver and crew is preparing for one of the most demanding races, with the event also airing on Prime Video, PRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Among the notable names is Connor Zilisch, age 18, driving the No. 87 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing.

Zilisch returns to the Cup Series after recovering from a back injury he sustained at Talladega in April. Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson is also set to make his second Cup start of the season with the No. 84 Legacy Motor Club Toyota.

Johnson finished third in this year’s Daytona 500 and will be looking to continue his impressive season. The lineup for Sunday includes top contenders from different backgrounds.

Ross Chastain, who drives the No. 1 car for Trackhouse Racing, comes from Alva, Florida and remains a consistent front-runner. Austin Cindric, representing Team Penske in the No. 2 Ford, is one of the younger drivers aiming to make an impact.

Veteran Kyle Busch enters with the No. 8 entry for Richard Childress Racing, and defending series champion Kyle Larson returns in the No. 5 for Hendrick Motorsports. Brad Keselowski, now 41, leads the No. 6 team for RFK Racing, aiming for another strong performance at Charlotte.

Other drivers to keep an eye on include Chase Elliott in the NAPA-sponsored No. 9 Chevrolet, Austin Dillon piloting the No. 3 for Richard Childress Racing, and Christopher Bell driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. Drivers like Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron continue to compete for spots in the playoffs.

Each brings significant talent to their respective teams, making for a crowded and competitive field. Several rookies and part-time drivers, such as Riley Herbst and Shane Van Gisbergen, add intrigue to the grid, hoping to score solid results.

The Charlotte weekend also features action from the Xfinity Series and Truck Series. The BetMGM 300 takes place on Saturday, May 24 at 4:30 p.m., while the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 runs Friday at 8:30 p.m.

The Xfinity field features drivers like Austin Dillon racing for the first time in the series this year, and William Byron joining for Hendrick Motorsports. Entry lists for all three series are complete, with most seats filled by regular competitors but also several guest drivers making appearances.

With an event known for long green-flag runs and ever-changing race strategies, teams will focus on reliability and pit work. Crew chiefs like Cliff Daniels for Hendrick Motorsports, Chris Gayle for Joe Gibbs Racing, and Darian Grubb for Trackhouse Racing all play critical roles in making real-time decisions.

The competition between manufacturers—Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota—remains strong, with each organization bringing their best cars and talent to the race. The Coca-Cola 600 stands as a Memorial Day Weekend tradition, drawing large crowds to Charlotte and millions of fans tuning in across platforms. The manufacturer showdown adds extra stakes to the competition.

For the drivers, a win in the 600 is a career highlight. Points, playoff hopes, and reputations are all on the line as the 2025 regular season continues to build momentum toward the summer stretch. For more details on NASCAR’s history and race formats, check out the official NASCAR website.

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.