The NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 weekend is set to take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the full entry list and event schedule now announced. The race will occur on Saturday as part of a packed weekend featuring multiple NASCAR National Series and ARCA Menards Series events.
Sheldon Creed, currently eighth in the driver standings, leads his No. 00 Ford team into the event after a string of strong performances, including three consecutive top-10 finishes. Despite his consistency, Creed continues to pursue his first win since 2021, aiming to make a significant impact at Indianapolis as the series prepares for the upcoming playoff stretch.
Schedule Overview for NASCAR and ARCA Events at Indy and Lucas Oil Raceway
The weekend schedule includes multiple practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and races at both Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP). On Friday, the action starts with Xfinity Series practice at IMS at 12:05 p.m., followed by ARCA practice and qualifying sessions at IRP, Truck Series practice and qualifying at IRP, and two feature races later that day—the ARCA LiUNA! 150 at 5:30 p.m. and the Truck Series TSport 200 at 8 p.m.
Saturday focuses on qualifying for the Xfinity and Cup Series at IMS, with the Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 scheduled for 4:30 p.m. This race represents a key opportunity for drivers to improve their points standing heading into the playoffs. On Sunday, the weekend culminates with the Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at 2 p.m. at IMS, completing the major racing events slated for this pivotal weekend.
Sheldon Creed’s Pursuit of Victory at Indianapolis
Sheldon Creed has consistently demonstrated speed and competitiveness in the NASCAR Xfinity Series but has yet to return to Victory Lane since winning two consecutive events during the 2021 season. His recent results, including a top-10 finish at Dover Motor Speedway despite rain-shortened conditions, show promising momentum.
I thought we brought a lot of speed,
Creed said via press release.
Obviously bummed we couldn’t finish the race, but we have a lot to build on for next week in Indy.
—Sheldon Creed, Driver
With one playoff point, Creed sits 179 points behind series leader Justin Allgaier. The upcoming Pennzoil 250 at IMS represents an important chance for Creed to close that gap and solidify his position among the top contenders.
Complete Entry List for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250
The official entry list for the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway features 38 drivers representing multiple manufacturers including Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota. Notable entries include series leader Justin Allgaier in the No. 7 Chevrolet, Kyle Larson in the No. 17 Chevrolet, and William Sawalich driving the No. 18 Toyota.
- Sheldon Creed, No. 00 Ford
- Carson Kvapil, No. 1 Chevrolet
- Jesse Love, No. 2 Chevrolet
- Parker Retzlaff, No. 4 Chevrolet
- Logan Bearden, No. 07 Chevrolet
- Justin Allgaier, No. 7 Chevrolet
- Sammy Smith, No. 8 Chevrolet
- Daniel Dye, No. 10 Chevrolet
- Josh Williams, No. 11 Chevrolet
- Garrett Smithley, No. 14 Chevrolet
- Christian Eckes, No. 16 Chevrolet
- Kyle Larson, No. 17 Chevrolet
- William Sawalich, No. 18 Toyota
- Aric Almirola, No. 19 Toyota
- Brandon Jones, No. 20 Toyota
- Austin Hill, No. 21 Chevrolet
- Harrison Burton, No. 25 Ford
- Dean Thompson, No. 26 Toyota
- Jeb Burton, No. 27 Chevrolet
- Kyle Sieg, No. 28 Ford
- Blaine Perkins, No. 31 Chevrolet
- Katherine Legge, No. 32 Chevrolet
- TBA, No. 35 Toyota
- Ryan Sieg, No. 39 Ford
- Sam Mayer, No. 41 Ford
- Anthony Alfredo, No. 42 Chevrolet
- Brennan Poole, No. 44 Chevrolet
- Brad Perez, No. 45 Chevrolet
- Nick Sanchez, No. 48 Chevrolet
- Jeremy Clements, No. 51 Chevrolet
- Joey Gase, No. 53 Ford
- Taylor Gray, No. 54 Toyota
- Leland Honeyman, No. 70 Chevrolet
- Ryan Ellis, No. 71 Chevrolet
- Dawson Cram, No. 74 Chevrolet
- Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Chevrolet
- Josh Bilicki, No. 91 Chevrolet
- Matt DiBenedetto, No. 99 Chevrolet
Significance of the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Speedway
The Pennzoil 250 serves as a crucial event in the NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule, particularly as drivers seek to qualify for the playoffs or improve their championship standings. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with its rich history and challenging track layout, adds prestige to the competition. Performances here could influence team strategies and momentum heading into the next phase of the Xfinity season.
The weekend’s full slate of events, spanning multiple NASCAR series and ARCA races, ensures high levels of competition and fan engagement, reinforcing Indianapolis as a central hub for American motorsports this weekend.