
NASCAR Makes a Historic Return to North Wilkesboro Speedway
After three decades away, the series revisits the 0.625‑mile North Wilkesboro oval, where rain, heat and fierce competition will shape the playoff picture.
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After three decades away, the series revisits the 0.625‑mile North Wilkesboro oval, where rain, heat and fierce competition will shape the playoff picture.

Ryan Blaney captured his second Cup Series win of 2026 at EchoPark Speedway, with Christopher Bell playing a pivotal role. The race, delayed by weather, attracted 1.586 million average viewers on TNT.

Chase Elliott will take the wheel of the Spire Motorsports entry at North Wilkesboro this weekend, marking his first Truck Series start since 2023 and paying homage to Kyle Busch’s unfinished schedule.

Inclement weather washed out Saturday’s time trials at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting NASCAR to schedule a Saturday evening practice and determine Sunday’s starting order by the rule book, with Ryan Blaney on pole for the historic return of points‑paying racing.

What began as a competitive spark in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series has evolved into a full‑blown feud between Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen, two drivers now sharing the premier stock‑car division. Recent on‑track collisions, verbal exchanges and a series of penalties have kept the tension high, leading NASCAR to schedule a meeting with both competitors.

Josh Berry started 34th but climbed into the top‑20 at Chicagoland Speedway before a caution and nose damage dropped him to 33rd; the team now shifts focus to Texas.