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The Cup Series makes its first points‑paying appearance at North Wilkesboro since 1996, with Bell among the drivers hoping to translate past triumphs into championship momentum.
Jeffery Earnhardt plans a 2026 comeback, targeting a top team and win contention, as his brother Bobby Dale competes in ARCA.
Ryan Blaney’s strong performance at EchoPark Speedway has reshaped the NASCAR Cup regular‑season championship, turning it into a three‑way duel with Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick as the season’s final stretch approaches.
With limited tickets and parking still on sale, attendees like Donnie Gosline of Utah and Roger Lovell of Wilkes County describe a vibrant community experience that blends racing nostalgia with family‑focused camping.
The NASCAR Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series will compete at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, featuring practice, qualifying and races across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with varying weather conditions and broadcast options.
The inaugural Window World 450 will light up North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, featuring a competitive lineup and early betting interest.
Corey Heim's second Brickyard 400 victory was decided by timing and tire strategy, as he held off a pack of top drivers in the final stage. The race also highlighted the $1 million In‑Season Challenge, where Todd Gilliland took the lead after a late‑race mishap.
NASCAR announces a revised superspeedway package for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29, 2026, featuring a reduced rear spoiler, lower horsepower and a focus on more dynamic racing.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace and Window World CEO Tammy Whitworth will serve as co‑grand marshals for the Window World 450, joined by SEAC David Isom as honorary starter and a lineup of dignitaries for a weekend of tradition and celebration.
A rundown of the televised NASCAR events at North Wilkesboro this weekend, from Friday practice to Sunday’s Cup race.
NASCAR will reduce the rear spoiler from 7 inches to 4 inches and cut horsepower from 510 to 465 to increase qualifying speeds by about 3 mph, aiming to reduce drag and reshape race dynamics while maintaining safety; fan reactions are mixed as the changes head toward the August 29 Daytona race.
NASCAR will debut a revised superspeedway package for the 2026 Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, featuring a 4‑inch rear spoiler, wide splitter stuffers, and a reduced engine tapered spacer producing approximately 465 horsepower. The package includes new spoiler braces and a redesigned spoiler deflection device, with safety equipment unchanged. The new rules are expected to increase single-car speeds by 2‑3 mph while maintaining pack speeds, and improve passing opportunities with a 5‑mph closing run.
In a race that defied expectations, Corey Heim led the No. 67 23XI Racing entry to a surprise triumph at the 2026 Brickyard 400, overcoming a sub‑par car to hold off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano.
Recent races have revealed unexpected strength from mid‑tier teams, with Austin Dillon, Garrett Smithley and Daniel Hemric each posting career‑high finishes that hint at a shifting competitive landscape.
Corey Heim led 58 laps and seized the lead on a crucial restart to win the Brickyard 400, marking a historic milestone for him and 23XI Racing.
Todd Gilliland’s unexpected victory, Josh Berry’s season‑best finish and Kyle Larson’s early exit defined a chaotic Brickyard 400, awarding the In‑Season Challenge prize and reshaping the playoff picture.
The Window World 450 brings a full field and a 450‑lap battle to one of NASCAR’s most storied venues, marking a historic return to North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Ryan Blaney survived a three‑wide battle on the final lap of overtime after brushing the wall, delivering a dominant victory amid a rain‑soaked night that ended at 1:45 a.m.
Despite entering the final round as a long‑shot, Todd Gilliland leveraged a late crash and a series of misfortunes among rivals to capture the championship and the seven‑figure prize.
Corey Heim surged past Denny Hamlin on the final restart to win the Brickyard 400, joining an elite list of drivers with multiple early‑career wins. The race also featured a dramatic tire blowout for Kyle Larson and a $1 million In‑Season Challenge payoff for Todd Gilliland.
Tom Bledsoe, who steered financial and strategic growth for NASCAR and IMSA, passed away at 71, leaving a legacy of merger and series expansion.
During the Brickyard 400, Carson Hocevar flipped off Corey Heim after being blocked, sparking a renewed rivalry that traces back to a championship‑costing Truck Series incident.
Chase Briscoe’s best NASCAR Cup Series result to date came at the 2026 Brickyard 400, where he finished fourth and expressed a strong desire to win the race before his family and friends.
The 2026 season will see the NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro for the 15th time, with qualifying determined by two‑lap runs and a lineup that includes Corey Heim, Ty Majeski, Chase Elliott and other series regulars.