Ryan Blaney Looks to Stay Hot as NASCAR Heads to North Wilkesboro for First Points Race in 30 Years
The race marks NASCAR Cup Series’ first points event at the track in nearly 30 years, with 49 states represented, officials said.
- On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the Window World 450, marking the track's first championship points race in nearly 30 years.
- The.625-Mile track sat dormant for nearly a quarter century before hosting the NASCAR All-Star Race from 2023-25, enabling this year's full field of 38-plus cars.
- NASCAR implemented a new 750-horsepower package and bumper rule, while executive director Graig Hoffman spotlighted the Cracker Barrel Fan Zone featuring music and driver appearances.
- Driver Ryan Blaney enters the $1 million NASCAR In-Season Challenge semifinals with momentum after winning last week at Atlanta, facing Christopher Bell while Todd Gilliland takes on Chase Elliott.
- With only six races remaining before the 16-driver Chase field is established, competitors fight for points heading toward the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next weekend.
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Ryan Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years
Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta. He’s gearing up for Sunday night's historic race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR's first championship points race there in 30 years.
2026 Window World 450 Preview: NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro
Last time out, Ryan Blaney claimed victory in another thrilling race at Atlanta. Now, the driver of the #12 will look to keep up that momentum as NASCAR heads to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway for the 2026 Window World 450. While NASCAR has run the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in recent years, Sunday night marks the first NASCAR Cup Series race for points at the venue in 30 years. The tight confines of North Wilkesboro will…
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