The North Wilkesboro Speedway is set to stage its first ever NASCAR triple-header race weekend in May 2026, a three-day celebration that will bring together the Craftsman Truck Series, the long-awaited return of O’Reilly Auto Parts, and the iconic NASCAR All-Star Race.
Friday, May 21 will feature the Truck Series, followed by Saturday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts event on May 22, and the culmination on Sunday, May 23, when the All-Star Race will award a $1 million prize to the victorious driver.
The entire weekend will be televised in prime time on Fox Sports, giving millions of viewers a chance to experience the historic spectacle live from the track’s newly revitalized layout.
A milestone for a revived venue
NASCAR CEO Ben Kennedy described the triple-header weekend as a testament to the ‘extraordinary’ revival of North Wilkesboro Speedway, underscoring the track’s 80-year legacy and its renewed relevance on the national stage.
The event marks the first time the All-Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro after a brief stint at Dover Motor Speedway, completing a cycle that has seen the track reclaim its place in NASCAR’s narrative after years of dormancy.
Fans can expect a weekend steeped in tradition, with the historic venue poised to write a new chapter in its storied past.