The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is moving away from the short-track confines of Martinsville Speedway and heading to the intermediate high lines of Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday. Fans can tune in at 5 p.m. ET via The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to catch all the action.
This upcoming 200-lap contest serves as the 2026 season finale, marking the ninth Chase presented by Mobil 1 contest overall. It is officially the 33rd and final points-paying event of the year. Looking back at the previous visit, Justin Allgaier stands as the defending Homestead winner after taking the victory on March 22, 2025.
Following Carson Kvapil’s recent victory at Martinsville, exactly five O’Reilly Chasers mathematically remain in the hunt for the 2026 championship crown. Those drivers are Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love who sits minus-22, Corey Day at minus-23, Carson Kvapil at minus-31, and Sheldon Creed trailing by minus-42.
Both Justin Allgaier and Jesse Love are actively seeking their second O’Reilly title. Jesse Love also has a bigger piece of history in his sights, aiming to become the first O’Reilly pilot to capture back-to-back title triumphs since Tyler Reddick managed the feat from 2018 to 2019. Meanwhile, the remaining three contenders are hunting for their very first championship crown in the series.
Thirty-eight race cars are officially entered into Saturday’s high-stakes season-ending event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
