Xfinity Series: Full Entry List For The IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville

Sarah Talker

The air is getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and the pressure in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs is ramping up to a boiling point. We’re headed back to where the legends are made and tempers flare at Martinsville Speedway. That beautiful, frustrating, half-mile paperclip of a track is about to decide who gets a real shot at the championship and who goes home with nothing but a busted-up race car and a broken heart.

This isn’t just another race. It’s the gateway to the Championship 4. For these drivers, everything they’ve worked for all year comes down to this. Phoenix is so close they can almost taste the desert heat, but Martinsville stands in the way, and it’s a monster. So, which of the 39 fielded drivers set for the IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 will survive Martinsville’s unpredictability?

Martinsville’s Entry List: Who Will Conquer the Paperclip?

The entry list for this Saturday’s showdown is a mix of desperation and opportunity. We’ve got 39 cars trying to squeeze into a 38-car field. That means one team, after all the sweat and late nights, won’t even see the green flag.

Qualifying is going to be a nail-biter right from the get-go. You think these drivers are on edge now? Just wait until they have to lay down that one perfect lap knowing their entire weekend depends on it.

IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville

Xfinity Series: Entry List

Here’s the full lineup of Xfinity Series drivers ready to do battle at Martinsville Speedway. From the seasoned veterans to the hungry young guns, this entry list is packed with talent.

(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. Brad Perez, 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. Brenden Queen, 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, Chevrolet)
  • 17. Patrick Staropoli, 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, Toyota)
  • 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. Takuma Koga, No. 35 (Joey Gase Motorsports, Toyota)
  • 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. Preston Pardus, No. 50 (Pardus Racing Inc., Chevrolet)
  • 32. Jeremy Clements, No. 51 (Jeremy Clements Racing, Chevrolet)
  • 33. Mason Maggio, No. 53 (Joe Gase Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 34. Taylor Gray, No. 54 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
  • 35. Thomas Annunziata, No. 70 (Cope Family Racing, Chevrolet)
  • 36. Ryan Ellis, No. 71 (DGM Racing X JIM, Chevrolet)
  • 37. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 (JR Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 38. Myatt Snider, No. 91 (DGM Racing X JIM, Chevrolet)
  • 39. Connor Mosack (i), No. 99 (Viking Motorsports, Chevrolet)

The Playoff Picture: Dreams on the Line

Let’s break down the battlefield. After Austin Hill played a spoiler at Talladega, the JR Motorsports duo of Connor Zilisch and the defending champ, Justin Allgaier, locked themselves into Phoenix on points. They can breathe a little easier, but don’t think for a second they’ll just cruise around Martinsville. A win is a win, and that grandfather clock is calling their name.

That leaves two golden tickets up for grabs. Right now, Jesse Love is sitting pretty with a 40-point cushion. He’s had a phenomenal season, and he looks solid. Behind him, Carson Kvapil is holding on to that last spot by just 11 points. Eleven points. That’s nothing. A bad pit stop, getting caught in someone else’s mess… it can all disappear in a single lap at Martinsville.

On the Outside Looking In: Do or Die Time

Now, for the guys who are probably losing sleep this week. Sammy Smith is 11 points out. He’s tasted victory, and he’s got the fire to do what it takes. He’s gotta be aggressive. Brandon Jones is 20 points back, and he knows this track. He needs a great day and a little bad luck for the guys in front. Then you’ve got Sam Mayer, 22 points below the cutline.

We all know Sam’s not afraid to use the bumper. Martinsville was practically made for his style of driving. Expect fireworks from the No. 41 car. And Sheldon Creed? He’s a long shot at 41 points back. For him, it’s simple: win. There is no other option. He has to go for the jugular, and that makes him one of the most dangerous drivers on the track this Saturday.

Beyond the Playoffs: Stories to Watch

It’s not all about the playoff guys. This entry list is packed with talent looking to make a name for themselves. You’ve got Cup Series regulars like Aric Almirola and Harrison Burton dropping down to mix it up. Young guns like Corey Day in that Hendrick No. 17 and William Sawalich for Joe Gibbs Racing are looking to prove they belong.

And you can never count out the veterans like Jeremy Clements or Ryan Sieg, who live for these short-track brawls. This Saturday night, under the lights, Martinsville will deliver. It always does. It’s going to be a pressure cooker of ambition, desperation, and raw emotion. Beatin’ and bangin’ for 250 laps. Who will punch their ticket to Phoenix, and who will be left wondering what could have been? We’re about to find out.

 

Sarah is a writer with a passion for delivering interesting yet informative news stories about motorsports including NASCAR, IMSA, F1, and IndyCar. She has covered the Daytona 500 and the Wurth 400 live and is highly passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise across the motorsports industry.

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