NASCAR O'Reilly Series Plans 33-Race 2026 Schedule

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is rebranding as the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for 2026, featuring 33 race weekends from Daytona to Homestead-Miami and a TV plan that includes The CW Network. A season-long incentive program awards $5,700 per race winner, plus a $26,000 end-of-year bonus and a $57,000 champion bonus, bringing total bonuses for 2026 to $671,100 when combined with the Dash 4 Cash program. Ahead of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, analysts publish DFS lineups and projections, noting driver Christopher Bell’s 23rd start and the value of Tyler Reddick, Corey Heim, and Todd Gilliland in a strategic lineup. Coverage emphasizes the Brickyard 400’s track-position dynamics, caution timing, and the need to balance speed with position-based scoring in fantasy formats. Supplemental betting and DFS analyses also spotlight Sam Mayer’s Indianapolis track history and offer value picks for the Pennzoil 250, reflecting playoff considerations and flexible lineup construction. Together, these developments show NASCAR’s branding, financial incentives, and data-driven betting content expanding fan engagement around the O’Reilly Series.