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NASCAR officially releases 2026 schedule for all three national divisions

North Wilkesboro will get a points-paying Cup race for the first time in three decades, while a surprising track becomes the new home of the All-Star Race

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Winners and losers from NASCAR All-Star weekend at North Wilkesboro

The third edition of the North Wilkesboro All-Star Race was a good one with a record number of lead changes and plenty of action from start to finish. The field of 23 included race winners from the previous year, former All-Star winners, and Cup champions. Carson Hocevar and John Hunter…

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Chandler Smith goes from third to first to win North Wilkesboro Truck thriller

For most of the NASCAR Truck race at North Wilkesboro, Corey Heim was firmly in control. It was a dominant performance that didn't end with a victory celebration, but bitterness and anger for the driver of the No. 11 TRICON Toyota.

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Harrison Burton to make unexpected Cup return in the All-Star Race

Harrison Burton, 24, started 109 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series, but none this year. While it's just an exhibition race and doesn't count towards the championship, he will take part in the 2025 All-Star Race this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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NASCAR Drama: Stenhouse Vs. Busch Brawl At All-Star Race

Exciting NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway with Logano's win and Stenhouse-Busch altercation.

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2024 NASCAR All Star-Race schedule, entry list, and how to watch

Brad Keselowski snapped a 110-race winless streak at Darlington, prevailing in a thrilling late-race duel between himself, Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick. The other two finished deep in the field after some side-to-side contact resulted in flat tires for both drivers.

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Kyle Larson's 'Month of May' is already one to remember

Larson passed then-leader Denny Hamlin at the start of a two-lap overtime Sunday night at Kansas Speedway, then went toe-to-toe with Chris Buescher before escaping with a 0.001-second victory that had to be confirmed by a video and photo review.

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Sinkhole at North Wilkesboro reveals NASCAR track's history

During grandstand cleaning and inspection last week in preparation for the upcoming NASCAR All-Star weekend in May, track operations staff discovered cracks in the original concrete in section N of the grandstands toward Turn 1.

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Repaved North Wilkesboro Speedway "not even the same track"

Again this season, the iconic 0.625-mile track will host two days of racing, a Truck Series race on May 18 followed by the Cup Series’ all-star race on May 19.

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North Wilkesboro to be repaved ahead of 2024 All-Star Race

Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted the annual event every year from 1987 to 2019. In 2020, the sanctioning body tried Bristol Motor Speedway before moving to Texas Motor Speedway for the two years that followed. But now, it may have finally found a new home.

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With historic NASCAR All-Star Race complete, what’s next for North Wilkesboro Speedway?

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Between the big turnout in the grandstands and the general energy that flowed through the industry this weekend — so much about NASCAR’s long-awaited return to North Wilkesboro Speedway felt like a success.

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North Wilkesboro's NASCAR future "has a lot of potential"

The historic .625-mile short track successfully hosted NASCAR competition this past weekend – a Truck series race and the NASCAR All-Star Race – for the first time since 1996.

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Kyle Larson makes history, shows greatness in NASCAR All-Star win, as others can attest

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — You want to know what greatness looks like?

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NASCAR investigating racist radio message to Wallace after All-Star race

Just after Wallace took the checkered flag and finished as runner-up to dominant winner Kyle Larson in North Wilkesboro's non-championship All-Star event on Sunday evening, an unidentified individual keyed into his team radio channel with a derogatory message.

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Larson dominates North Wilkesboro for third NASCAR All-Star win

Larson, who won Saturday’s Truck Series race at the historic 0.625-mile short track, replicated his dominating performance in Sunday night’s victory in the All-Star Race, which also net him the $1 million top prize.

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The resurrection of the North Wilkesboro Speedway — and the larger hope it represents

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — These were some of the scenes of resurrection here last Wednesday, 11 days before the first NASCAR race in more than 26 years at the North Wilkesboro Speedway:

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30 paint schemes for the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway

NASCAR returns to North Wilkesboro for the first time since 1996, and some teams are rocking special All-Star Race paint schemes.

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Elliott on more Cup short tracks: "Do you want it or not?"

A revitalized and renovated North Wilkesboro will host its first NASCAR races since 1996 this weekend – a Truck race on Saturday and the Cup Series’ All-Star Race on Sunday night.

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Parsons honored as his dream of a revived North Wilkesboro is realized

For Parsons, it was always about No. 3.

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Bubba Wallace joins Tricon for pair of Truck races

Tricon Garage announced Thursday that Wallace, who competes full time in Cup for 23XI Racing, will drive its No. 1 Toyota in upcoming races at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway and North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup teams navigate 'old school' North Wilkesboro at tire test

Three teams spent much of Tuesday testing tire compounds as part of a one-day Goodyear tire test on the historic 0.625-mile oval, which last hosted a Cup race in 1996.

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Alex Bowman enters Truck races at COTA, North Wilkesboro

Bowman, who has won seven races as a Cup driver, came close to winning both the Cup and Truck races at COTA one year ago.

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Kevin Harvick gets one more NASCAR ride in the No. 29 car

Stewart-Haas Racing and Harvick announced on Thursday that Harvick will drive a No. 29 Ford in the May 21 inaugural NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.

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Gallery: North Wilkesboro Speedway as it continues renovations

The iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina has begun renovations to its 75-year-old race track.

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North Wilkesboro's renovations for All-Star Race taking shape

There are plenty of changes underway at iconic North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway as it prepares to host the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race but always with a keen eye on preserving its history.

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