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2025 NASCAR Finale Set with 40 Cars, Key Returns

8/20/2025

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The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series finale at Daytona will have 40 cars, with all drivers qualifying.
Austin Dillon returns following a win at Richmond; Casey Mears makes his 491st Cup start.
Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman occupy the final two playoff positions.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 features 39 cars, including Natalie Decker's return after maternity leave.
Connor Zilisch's participation is uncertain due to a collarbone injury.

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Story summary

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series finale at Daytona will have 40 cars, with all drivers qualifying.
Austin Dillon returns following a win at Richmond; Casey Mears makes his 491st Cup start.
Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman occupy the final two playoff positions.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 features 39 cars, including Natalie Decker's return after maternity leave.
Connor Zilisch's participation is uncertain due to a collarbone injury.