Full Entry List for Xfinity Series 2025 Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The desert heat isn’t the only thing making Vegas uncomfortable this weekend. With the NASCAR Xfinity Series Round of 8 playoff race set for Saturday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, every name on the entry list carries weight that could make or break championship dreams.

Connor Zilisch’s Commanding Position

Connor Zilisch sits pretty at the top of the playoff standings with a comfortable 57-point cushion above the cutline after his dominant victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval. That win marked his tenth triumph of the 2025 season, the kind of dominance that keeps competitors awake at night, wondering how to catch up.

But here’s what makes NASCAR so unpredictable: that 57-point lead can evaporate faster than water in the Nevada desert. One mechanical failure, one moment of contact with the wall, or one strategic miscue, and suddenly that comfortable margin starts looking mighty thin. Zilisch knows it, his crew chief knows it, and every driver scanning this entry list knows it, too.

Entry List Features Compelling Storylines

Saturday’s entry list reads like a collection of dreams, desperation, and determination. The most intriguing addition? Trevor Bayne’s return to Xfinity Series competition behind the wheel of the No. 24 Toyota for Sam Hunt Racing. The 2012 Daytona 500 champion hasn’t been a regular fixture in Xfinity lately, but putting a proven winner back in the seat always adds another layer of excitement to the mix.

For drivers sitting below the cutline, this entry list represents months of preparation, countless hours of setup work, and championship aspirations that have been years in the making. The pressure these competitors feel right now is real – it shows in every practice session, every qualifying lap, and every strategic decision their teams make.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Unique Challenges

The 1.5-mile Las Vegas oval might appear straightforward on paper, but it demands respect from every driver in the entry list. Desert conditions create track surfaces that change throughout the day, making tire strategy crucial when temperatures climb. What works during practice might be completely wrong by race time.

The racing groove at Vegas tends to widen as the event progresses, offering multiple lanes for competitive action. That’s good news for drivers who need to make up positions quickly, but it also means more opportunities for contact when desperation starts creeping into decision-making.

Championship Implications for Every Entry List Participant

This isn’t just another Saturday night race. It’s elimination time. Every name on that entry list carries different motivations: some chase guaranteed spots in the Championship 4, others fight for crucial points to stay alive, and a few want to prove they belong on this stage. The beauty of the NASCAR playoffs lies in how quickly fortunes can change.

A driver who looked eliminated last week can suddenly find themselves with momentum heading toward Phoenix. That unpredictability makes studying this entry list so fascinating. You’re not just looking at car numbers and driver names. You’re looking at stories waiting to unfold under the lights.

2025 Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas

Xfinity Series: Entry List

(i) indicates drivers ineligible for playoff and or championship points 

• 1. Sheldon Creed, No. 00 (Haas Factory Team, Ford)
• 2. Carson Kvapil, No. 1 (JR Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 3. Jesse Love, No. 2 (Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet)
• 4. Parker Retzlaff, No. 4 (Alpha Prime Racing, Chevrolet)
• 5. Nick Leitz, No. 07 (SS GreenLight Racing, Chevrolet)
• 6. Justin Allgaier, No.7 (JR Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 7. Sammy Smith, No. 8 (JR Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 8. Daniel Dye, No. 10 (Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet)
• 9. Daniel Hemric (i), No. 11 (Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet)
• 10. Garrett Smithley, No. 14 (SS GreenLight Racing, Chevrolet)
• 11. Christian Eckes, No. 16 (Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet)
• 12. Corey Day, No. 17  (Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 13. William Sawalich, No. 18 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 14. Aric Almirola, No.19 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 15. Brandon Jones, No. 20 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 16. Austin Hill, No. 21 (Richard Childress Racing, Toyota)
• 17. Trevor Bayne (i), No. 24 (Sam Hunt Racing, Toyota)
• 18. Harrison Burton, No. 25 (AM Racing, Ford)
• 19. Dean Thompson, No. 26 (Sam Hunt Racing, Toyota)
• 20. Jeb Burton, No. 27 (Jordan Anderson Racing, Chevrolet)
• 21.  Kyle Sieg, No. 28 (RSS Racing, Ford)
• 22. Blaine Perkins, No. 31 (Jordan Anderson Racing, Chevrolet)
• 23. Austin Green, No. 32 (Jordan Anderson Racing, Chevrolet)
• 24. Mason Maggio, No. 36 (Joey Gase Motorsports, Ford)
• 25.  Ryan Sieg, No. 39 (RSS Racing, Ford)
• 26.  Sam Mayer, No. 41 (Haas Factory Team, Ford)
• 27.  Anthony Alfredo, No. 42 (Young’s Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 28. Brennan Poole, No. 44 (Alpha Prime Racing, Chevrolet)
• 29.  Mason Massey, No. 45 (Alpha Prime Racing, Chevrolet)
• 30. Nicholas Sanchez, No. 48 (Big Machine Racing, Chevrolet)
• 31. Jeremy Clements, No. 51 (Jeremy Clements Racing, Chevrolet)
• 32. Joey Gase, No. 53 (Joey Gase Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 33. Taylor Gray, No. 54 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 34.  Thomas Annunziata, No. 70 (Cope Family Racing, Chevrolet)
• 35. Ryan Ellis, No. 71 (DGM Racing X JIM, Chevrolet)
• 36. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 (JR Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 37. Josh Williams, No. 19 (DGM Racing X JIM)
• 38. Matt DiBenedetto, No. 99 (Viking Motorsports, Chevrolet)

Entry List Tension Looms

When that green flag waves Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW, every driver in this entry list will be racing for something different, but they’ll all share the same nervous energy that comes with playoff competition. The stakes couldn’t be higher for those championship contenders, and that pressure has a way of creating unforgettable racing moments.

The entry list for Las Vegas represents more than just a roster of participants. It’s a collection of championship dreams, months of preparation, and the relentless pursuit of racing glory. With elimination looming and Phoenix still on the horizon, Saturday night promises to deliver the kind of racing that makes NASCAR playoffs special.