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NASCAR expands Xfinity, Truck fields for races without qualifying

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NASCAR is set to return on May 17, and Steve Letarte explains the challenges that teams and drivers will face, especially given that the return comes at Darlington's "Too Tough to Tame" track.

Ahead of NASCAR’s return this weekend, NASCAR announced it will expand the fields for the Xfinity and Truck Series races scheduled to be held without qualifying as part of one-day events.

Each series will have a maximum field of 40 entries.

NASCAR Xfinity Series


  • Maximum of 40 (up four positions from 36)
  • Currently 36th finishing position receives one point
  • Under expanded field size, 36th to the balance of the field will be awarded one point
  • Note: Post entries will not be eligible for the event.

NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series


  • Maximum of 40 (up eight positions from 32)
  • Currently 32nd finishing position receives five points
  • Under expanded field size, 32nd to the balance of the field will be awarded five points
  • Note: Post entries will not be eligible for the event.


The Xfinity Series’ first two races back are scheduled for May 19 at Darlington and May 25 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Truck Series’ next race is May 26 Charlotte.

For the first races back, it is expected that NASCAR will set the fields by owner points.

“This move is critical for the long-term health of the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series,” Scott Miller, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said in a statement. “There are many new full-time and part-time team owners who have made significant commitments to our sport and secured sponsorship to participate this season. NASCAR wants to enable these teams to fulfill their commitments and grow their businesses without being affected by circumstances out of their control.”