Series: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Race: Suburban Propane 300
Green Flag is scheduled to drop at 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway – Bristol, Tennessee
Broadcast: The CW (TV) • CW App (streaming)
Venue Profile: Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol is known as “The Last Great Colosseum”, a brutally demanding short track where contact is constant and mistakes are magnified.
Track Specifications
Length: 0.533 miles (concrete oval)
Banking: Extremely steep, producing high corner speeds
Turns: 4 tight, high‑banked corners
Backstretch: Short and fast, with lap traffic arriving quickly
Racing Style: Tight quarters, heavy traffic, rapid decision‑making, and constant pressure on drivers to maintain track position.
This is one of the fastest‑paced short tracks in NASCAR—drivers rarely get a moment to breathe.
Weather & Track Conditions (Seasonal Expectation)
While no official race‑day forecast is provided in the sources, early‑April Bristol typically features:
Temps: mid‑60s to low‑70s°F
Conditions: partly cloudy, low chance of rain
Track Expectation: Dry, cool concrete surface, which increases grip and raises corner speeds
(This is a seasonal inference, not an official forecast.)
Race History & Significance
The Suburban Propane 300 is part of Bristol’s spring NASCAR weekend, a fixture on the schedule and one of the most intense short‑track races of the season. The 2026 edition marks the 40th running of the event.
Bristol’s spring weekend includes all three national series, with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race serving as the Saturday night headliner.
Entry List & Driver Matchups (Confirmed Field)
NASCAR officials confirmed a 38‑car field for the 2026 race.
JR Motorsports – The Powerhouse Lineup
JR Motorsports brings one of the strongest multi‑car efforts:
#1 Connor Zilisch – Crew Chief: Rodney Childers
#88 Kyle Larson – Crew Chief: Mardy Lindley
#7 Justin Allgaier
#8 Sammy Smith
#9 Carson Kvapil
Key matchup:
Kyle Larson vs. Connor Zilisch
Larson: elite Bristol performer with Cup‑level mastery
Zilisch: rising star with strong early‑season form
This is the headline intra‑team battle.
Joe Gibbs Racing – Toyota’s Counterpunch
#18 William Sawalich
#19 Brent Crews
#20 Brandon Jones
#54 Taylor Gray
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport
#27 Jeb Burton – 11 prior Bristol starts, four Top‑15s, including a 2020 Top‑10.
#31 Blaine Perkins – Improving short‑track form
#32 Rajah Caruth
Manufacturer Breakdown
Chevrolet: 32 of 38 entries (dominant)
Toyota: 4 entries
Ford: Only 1 entry (Hettinger Racing #5)
This is one of the most lopsided manufacturer fields in recent Bristol history.
Recent Driver Form & Performance Indicators
Kyle Larson (#88 JRM)
Strong Bristol history; consistently a threat on concrete short tracks.
Backed by elite equipment and crew leadership.
Connor Zilisch (#1 JRM)
Early‑season momentum
Ineligible for points but racing for wins
Jeb Burton (#27 JAR)
Deep Bristol experience: 11 starts, multiple Top‑15s
Known for managing chaos and long green‑flag runs
Blaine Perkins (#31 JAR)
Steady improvement on short tracks
Gaining confidence with each Bristol start
Toyota Prospects (JGR)
Sawalich, Crews, Jones, Gray bring youth + speed
JGR is the only non‑Chevrolet team with multi‑car depth
Betting & Trend Insights (Based on Verified Field Data)
Manufacturer Trend
Chevrolet’s overwhelming presence (32 of 38 cars) suggests a Chevy‑favored race.
Team Trend
JR Motorsports fields the deepest lineup and historically excels on short tracks.
JGR is the only realistic challenger in team depth.
Driver Trend
Larson is the most proven Bristol performer in the field.
Zilisch is the breakout candidate.
Burton is the experienced sleeper pick.
Track Trend
Bristol rewards aggression, track position, and avoiding mid‑pack chaos.
Lap traffic becomes a factor within minutes of the green flag.
Driver Odds
Kyle Larson – 125
Justin Allgaier + 500
Connor Zilisch + 600
Carson Kvapil + 1200
Sam Mayer + 1600
Brent Crews + 1600
Jesse Love + 1800
Corey Day + 1800
Brandon Jones + 1800
Taylor Gray + 2000
Sheldon Creed + 2000
William Sawalich + 2200
Sammy Smith + 2200
Austin Hill + 3000
Ryan Sieg + 5000
Rajah Caruth + 5500
Parker Retzlaff + 5500
Harrison Burton + 11000
Jeb Burton + 17000
Anthony Alfredo + 20000
Logan Bearden + 25000
Jeremy Clements + 25000
Kyle Sieg + 30000
Dean Thompson + 45000
Ryan Ellis + 60000
Patrick Staropoli + 60000
Mason Maggio + 60000
Lavar Scott + 60000
Josh Williams + 60000
Josh Bilicki + 60000
Joey Gase + 60000
Garrett Smithley + 60000
Brennan Poole + 60000
Blaine Perkins + 60000
Austin Green + 60000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
