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NASCAR’s 2025 Bristol Night Race: TV Schedule, Entry Lists, Race Info, and More

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 16: A general view of "THE LAST GREAT COLOSSEUM" wall signage during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

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What’s Happening?

All three NASCAR National Series are at the same track for the first time in almost a month as they head for a nighttime tripleheader at Bristol Motor Speedway.

  • Bristol Motor Speedway is perhaps NASCAR’s most infamous short track, known for its events in both auto racing and sports. Just a few weeks ago, the iconic 0.533-mile track hosted its first baseball game, adding to its long legacy of odd events.
  • The NASCAR Cup Series first raced at BMS in 1961 and has done so every year since. The Xfinity Series followed in 1982, with the Craftsman Truck Series bringing up the rear in 1995, leaving after 1999, and starting their current stint at BMS in 2003.   
  • Darrell Waltrip leads all NASCAR Cup Series drivers with 12 wins at Bristol, the most wins among active drivers belong to RCR’s Kyle Busch, who won nine races (one on dirt) from 2007 to 2023. In total, Busch has 23 wins at Bristol across the three NASCAR National Series.

Weekend TV Schedule (All Times EST)*

Thursday, September 11: Truck Series Practice and Qualifying | Truck Series Race

  • 3:05 PM – 4:00 PM — Truck Series Practice on FS2
  • 4:10 PM – 5:00 PM — Truck Series Qualifying on FS2
  • 8:00 PM – Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics on FS1 [TV] & NRN [Radio]

Friday, September 12: Xfinity Series Practice and Qualifying | Cup Series Practice and Qualifying | Xfinity Series Race

  • 2:00 PM – 2:55 PM — Xfinity Series Practice on the CW App
  • 3:05 PM – 4:00 PM — Xfinity Series Qualifying on the CW App
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM — Cup Series Practice on TruTV and HBO Max
  • 5:40 PM – 6:30 PM — Cup Series Qualifying on TruTV and HBO Max
  • 7:30 PM – Xfinity Series Food City 300 on the CW [TV] & PRN [Radio]

Saturday, September 13: Cup Series Race

  • 7:30 PM — Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race on USA [TV] & PRN [Radio]

Race Facts: Bristol Motor Speedway

Track Facts: Bristol Motor Speedway
  • Year Opened: 1961
  • Length: 0.533 Miles
  • Degrees: 24 degrees
  • Surface: Concrete
  • Rain Tires: Yes
  • Lights: Yes

UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics on FS1:
  • Race Length: 250 Laps (133.25 Miles)
  • Stages: 65 Lap Stage One, 65 Lap Stage Two, 120 Lap Final Stage
  • Most Recent Race Winner: Layne Riggs

Food City 300 on The CW:
  • Race Length: 300 Laps (159.9 Miles)
  • Stages: 85 Lap Stage One, 85 Lap Stage Two, 130 Lap Final Stage
  • Most Recent Race Winner: Cole Custer

Bass Pro Shops Night Race on USA:
  • Race Length: 500 Laps (266.5 Miles)
  • Stages: 125 Lap Stage One, 125 Lap Stage Two, 125 Lap Final Stage

2024 Bass Pro Shops Night Race Results:
  • First: Kyle Larson — No. 5
  • Second: Chase Elliott — No. 9
  • Third: Bubba Wallace — No. 23
  • Fourth: Denny Hamlin — No. 11
  • Fifth: Christopher Bell — No. 20

Top Storylines of the Weekend

  • This weekend, NASCAR and Goodyear are bringing a softer tire to Bristol in an attempt to improve the racing. Since the introduction of the Generation Seven car in 2022, drivers have struggled to pass on short tracks, and, as NASCAR’s most well-known short track, Bristol is the poster boy for this issue. Over the last two races at Bristol, Kyle Larson has led 873 of 1000 laps, but is his streak over with this new tire?
  • It’s the first round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs, and Connor Zillisch leads the pack after scoring nine wins and 64 playoff points in the regular season. On the other end, winless drivers Carson Kvapil, Harrison Burton, Sheldon Creed, and Taylor Gray will try to survive round one, though a trip to victory lane will be crucial to a successful run. A-usual championship contender, Austin Hill, is also starting the playoffs in last place after forfeiting all playoff points following a July suspension.
  • For the NASCAR Cup Series the field of 16 playoff drivers will face their first cut this weekend. Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe are locked into the second round, while Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace look comfortable to advance. Surprisingly, Shane van Gisbergen, with his 22 playoff points, is currently out of the next round alongside Hendrick Motorsports’ Alex Bowman after a miserable start to the playoffs.

Entry Lists

Cup Series

Notable and Open Entries:

  • #4 – Noah Gragson
  • #23 – Bubba Wallace
  • #33 – Austin Hill (i)
  • #34 – Todd Gilliland
  • #35 – Riley Herbst
  • #38 – Zane Smith
  • #45 – Tyler Reddick
  • #66 – Chad Finchum
  • #67 – Corey Heim

Xfinity Series

Notable Entries:

  • #5 – Stefan Parsons
  • #07 – Carson Ware
  • #11 – Brendan Queen
  • #24 – Jeffery Earnhardt
  • #32 – Austin Green
  • #35 – Glen Reen

Truck Series

Notable Entries:

  • 1 – Brent Crews
  • 02 – Treyten Lapcevich (i)
  • 6 – Norm Benning
  • 7 – Corey Day
  • 20 – Stefan Parsons
  • 33 – Mason Maggio (i)
  • 35 – Greg Van Alst
  • 41 – Conner Jones
  • 62 – Cole Butcher
  • 75 – Parker Kligerman
  • 95 – Clay Greenfield

Note: This article will be updated as more information about the weekend comes out.

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Cleetus McFarland Explains The One Catch to His NASCAR O’Reilly Series Schedule

by Kauy Ostlien

What’s Happening?

Garrett Mitchell, better known by his online persona Cleetus McFarland, says his 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule isn’t set in stone, something the YouTube star explained to Dale Earnhardt Jr on the latest episode of The Dale Jr Download.

One of the biggest surprises in recent NASCAR news is that YouTube star Cleetus McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut next month at Rockingham Speedway.

Mitchell, who has just won a NASCAR National Series start to his name, will make this start with Richard Childress Racing in their No. 33 car as part of a part-time development contract that will see him make starts in 2026 and 2027.

Per Mitchell, his contract will cover three races per season, though he hinted it could be more in a Facebook post. Nonetheless, fans are eagerly awaiting an official schedule of what other tracks Mitchell and RCR will tackle in 2026.

Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little longer for this schedule, as the 30-year-old Floridian explained during a recent interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr, his 2026 schedule is still up in the air a month ahead of his first race.

During an interview on the latest episode of the Dale Jr Download, Mitchell told Earnhardt that while he plans to race the superspeedways after Rockingham, with his sights set on Talladega’s April 25 or October 24 race weekend, the decision lies in the hands of NASCAR.

“NASCAR said I cannot run Talladega unless I go to Rockingham first and do well,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell then clarified that while he will have a rookie test for Rockingham, the race at Rockingham will determine his eligibility to race at Talladega.

Stirring the Pot

Mitchell, who has two ARCA starts at Daytona and one at Talladega, has already taken a rookie test this season at Rockingham for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Despite a minor crash during this test, Mitchell was cleared to race in the season-opening race at Daytona, crashing himself in a single truck spin five laps into the race, after a valiant qualifying effort.

Even with the barrier of Rockingham in the way, fans are already somewhat concerned about McFarland’s skills, given the result of his short time behind the wheel of a truck.

During this episode of The DJD, Mitchell expressed his intentions to work his way up the ladder and learn, but with the caveat that if an opportunity presents itself to him, he will take it, using the Daytona 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series as a metaphorical example.

“I don’t want to drive a Cup car right now. But, brother, if someone calls me and says, ‘We got a spot in a Cup car in the Daytona 500?’ I mean, what am I supposed to do?” — Cleetus McFarland

Despite his doubters, with the support of RCR and their developmental tools, Mitchell seems confident about the opportunity, already getting in some sim time with RCR.

Either way, no matter how much support he has in his corner, Mitchell is diving in headfirst once again with this opportunity.

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Cleetus McFarland’s First NASCAR Diecast is Officially Available for Pre-Order

by Kauy Ostlien

What’s Happening?

Lionel has officially opened pre-orders for Garrett Mitchell’s (better known as Cleetus McFarland) first-ever NASCAR diecast.

  • This announcement comes as part of his upcoming debut in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series next month. While the sponsor, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, and car number, No. 33, are known, there has yet to be an official render of his paint scheme released to the public.
  • Lionel Racing is offering two diecast options for Mitchell: the first option is the 1:64 scale diecast at $11.75, and the second is a 1:24 scale diecast at $70.00. As of press time, it appears the car will not receive any other options, such as Special Finishes like Color Chrome or Galaxy Colored.
  • Mitchell announced his first NASCAR OAP Series race on Wednesday afternoon, signing a two-year, three-race-per-year deal with RCR. This is a major step for the YouTube star turned NASCAR driver, who made his ARCA debut last season.
  • Due to his popularity both in and out of NASCAR, Mitchell’s diecast may be one of the most anticipated in recent memory. Many race fans are already giving bold predictions for the large order quantity this car will receive by the time it reaches production.

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 11: Garrett Mitchell, also known as Cleetus McFarland, driver of the #30 Kenetik Ford waits on the grid prior to the ARCA Menards Series Bush's Beans 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 11, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

UPDATE: Cleetus McFarland Will Race in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series This Year

by Kauy Ostlien

What’s Happening?

YouTube star-turned-NASCAR driver Garrett Mitchell, best known by his online persona Cleetus McFarland, has signed a part-time deal to race with Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the next two seasons.

UPDATE 3:00 PM EST: Per RCR Mitchell will make his debut at Rockingham Speedway on April 4.

  • Mitchell announced his signing with RCR in a Wednesday afternoon post on his Facebook. The 30-year-old says that RCR reached out, offering to make him “a better driver and give you an opportunity to grow in this sport.”
  • The Floridaian will drive the team’s part-time No. 33 on a part-time basis over the next two seasons. Mitchell claims in his post that the deal is three races a year, but hints it could be more, saying “3 races a year right now.”
  • Mitchell, who made his NASCAR debut last season with a four-race schedule in the ARCA Menards Series, has brought a legion of fans to NASCAR in his few starts. So far, Mitchell has made five career starts in the ARCA Menards Series and one in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
  • That start in the Truck Series, at Daytona earlier this season, was a spark of controversy, as, after crashing in his test for approval, Mitchell crashed himself early on in the race. While he has his supporters, including many in the garage area, this move up the NASCAR ladder will likely see some pushback from fans across the board.
  • As of press time, Mitchell has yet to announce his first race of this part-time schedule with RCR.

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