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Drivers Say North Wilkesboro Speedway Deserves Cup Points Race After All-Star Race Success
- Christopher Bell secured victory in the $1 million NASCAR All-Star Race held on May 18, 2025, at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina, with 25,000 fans in attendance.
- The race followed a $20 million renovation beginning in 2022, fueled by federal American Rescue Plan funding that revived the dilapidated 78-year-old track after decades of dormancy since 1996.
- The 0.625-mile track delivered an unforgettable evening, setting new records with 18 lead changes, 59 passes for the lead under green, and a remarkable total of 1,426 green-flag passes that thrilled the packed grandstands.
- Christopher Bell and other drivers strongly advocated for North Wilkesboro Speedway to be awarded its first official NASCAR Cup points event in three decades, with Bell praising it as the top short track in the series and Chase Elliott recognizing both its readiness to host and the enthusiastic fan support.
- The event's success continued the speedway's revival, suggesting NASCAR's upcoming 2026 schedule might include a points race there, though final decisions rest with NASCAR officials, not team leaders.
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Drivers say North Wilkesboro Speedway deserves Cup points race after weekend success
Speedway Motorsports announced that grandstand seating and premium hospitality sold out for the 41st All-Star Race, which drew fans from 43 states and nine countries to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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Folks, we just ended the All-Star weekend at Wilkesboro, and all drivers raved about the atmosphere, and fans from across the country made the pilgrimage to North Carolina, eager to be part of NASCAR history. “North Wilkesboro, best short track on the schedule!” Christopher Bell exclaimed with joy after his historic win. It felt like a celebration of the sport’s roots, a reminder of why so many fell in love with NASCAR in the first place. And it…
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