2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race: Full Entry List for Phoenix Raceway

Championship Four Set: The Entry List That Will Define 2025

The dust has settled from the Round of 8, and now we know exactly who’s heading to Phoenix Raceway with championship dreams burning bright. The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for the season finale is official, and let me tell you, this championship race is going to be something special. Four drivers. One trophy. Everything on the line.

Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, and Kyle Larson have clawed their way through three grueling rounds of playoff elimination to earn their shot at NASCAR’s ultimate prize. Looking at this entry list, you can feel the weight of what’s about to unfold in the Arizona desert.

The Championship Four Who Made the Cut

This entry list tells a story of perseverance, speed, and clutch performances when it mattered most. Three of these drivers, Briscoe, Hamlin, and Byron, are hunting for their first Cup Series championship, while Larson is looking to add a second title to his resume since his breakthrough 2021 season.

The Joe Gibbs Racing camp has to be feeling pretty good about its chances. With both Briscoe behind the wheel of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota and Hamlin piloting the No. 11 Progressive Camry, JGR hasn’t had this kind of championship firepower since Kyle Busch took home the trophy in 2019. That’s a drought they’re desperate to end.

Meanwhile, Hendrick Motorsports is bringing its own double-barrel approach with Byron in the No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet and Larson in the No. 5 HendrickCars.com machine. HMS has been waiting since Larson’s 2021 championship to get back on top, and having two shots at it gives them serious leverage in this title fight.

What This Entry List Reveals About the Battle Ahead

Looking beyond the Championship 4 this entry list shows just how competitive the Cup Series has become. You’ve got 38 drivers ready to spoil the party for these title contenders, and in a sport where anything can happen, every car on this list represents a potential game-changer.

The betting odds tell part of the story. Larson and Byron are tied as co-favorites at +330, followed closely by Hamlin at +350 and Briscoe as the long shot at +800. But anyone who’s watched NASCAR long enough knows that odds mean nothing when the green flag drops and 38 cars start battling for position at 180 miles per hour.

Veterans like Joey Logano (+1100) and Christopher Bell (+1000) are still mathematical long shots but carry plenty of speed and experience. Then you have dark horses like Chase Elliott (+1900) and Tyler Reddick (+2500) who could throw a wrench into the championship plans with a surprise victory.

Season Finale Championship at Phoenix Raceway

Cup Series: Entry List

(i) indicates drivers on this entry list who are ineligible for playoff or championship points 

• 1. Ross Chastain, No.1 (Trackhouse Racing, Chevrolet)
• 2. Austin Cindric, No. 2 (Team Penske, Ford)
• 3. Austin Dillon, No. 3 (Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet)
• 4. Noah Gragson, No. 4 (Front Row Motorsports, Ford)
• 5. Kyle Larson, No. 5 (Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 6. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 (RFK Racing, Ford)
• 7. Justin Haley, No. 7 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 8. Kyle Busch, No. 8 (Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet)
• 9. Chase Elliott, No. 9 (Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet)
• 10. Ty Dillon, No. 10 (Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet)
• 11. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 12. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 (Team Penske, Ford)
• 13. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 (Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet)
• 14. Chris Buescher, No. 17 (RFK Racing, Ford)
• 15. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 16. Christopher Bell, No. 20 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 17. Josh Berry, No. 21 (Wood Brothers Racing, Ford)
• 18. Joey Logano, No. 22 (Team Penske, Ford)
• 19. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 (23Xl Racing, Toyota)
• 20. William Byron, No. 24 (Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 21. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 (Front Row Motorsports, Ford)
• 22. Riley Herbst, No. 35 (23Xl Racing, Toyota)
• 23. Zane Smith, No. 38 (Front Row Motorsports, Ford)
• 24. Cole Custer, No. 41 (Haas Factory Team, Ford)
• 25. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 (Legacy Motor Club, Toyota)
• 26. Erik Jones, No. 43 (Legacy Motor Club, Toyota)
• 27. JJ Yeley (i), No. 44 (NY Racing Team, Chevrolet)
• 28. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 (23Xl Racing, Toyota)
• 29. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 (HYAK Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 30. Alex Bowman, No. 48 (Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 31. Cody Ware, No. 51 (Rick Ware Racing, Ford)
• 32. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 (Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota)
• 33. Ryan Preece, No. 60 (RFK Racing, Ford)
• 34. Casey Mears (i), No. 66 (Garage 66, Ford)
• 35. Michael McDowell, No. 71 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 36. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 37. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 (Trackhouse Racing, Chevrolet)
• 38. Daniel Suárez, No. 99 (Trackhouse Racing, Chevrolet)

The Supporting Cast That Could Change Everything

Every single driver listed has the potential to impact how this championship unfolds. One caution at the wrong time, one aggressive block, one perfectly timed pit strategy, any of these elements could completely change the trajectory of someone’s title hopes.

Casey Mears closes out his 2025 campaign in the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford, marking the end of another chapter for the veteran driver. At 47, Mears embodies the kind of old-school racing spirit that makes this sport so special. His four starts this season might not have set the world on fire, but having a driver of his experience in the field adds another layer of unpredictability.

The entry list also showcases NASCAR’s incredible diversity, with drivers ranging from 22-year-old Carson Hocevar to 49-year-old JJ Yeley. From Shane Van Gisbergen representing New Zealand to Daniel Suárez flying the flag for Mexico, this championship field represents the global reach of American stock car racing.

A Season-Defining Entry List

As Sunday’s green flag approaches at 3 p.m. ET, this entry list represents 12 months of hard-fought battles, spectacular crashes, brilliant strategies, and heartbreaking defeats. Every name on this list has played a role in shaping the 2025 season, and now they’ll all have one final chance to write their chapter in NASCAR history.

The Championship Four have earned their spots through consistency, speed, and clutch performances when elimination was staring them down. But in NASCAR, the only thing that matters is what happens when those 312 laps are complete at Phoenix Raceway. This entry list is more than just a roster. It’s the cast of characters for what promises to be an unforgettable finale to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Final Thoughts

Four drivers with championship dreams, 34 others ready to play spoiler, and 312 laps that will determine who takes home the Bill France Cup. The stage is set. The entry list is official. Now it’s time to race for a championship.