The NASCAR Cup Series will descend on North Wilkesboro Speedway this Sunday, bringing a full slate of competition to a track that hasn't hosted a points‑paying race in nearly three decades.
This appearance marks the 21st points‑paying event of the 2026 campaign and serves as the centerpiece of Round 4 of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge, a mid‑season series of matchups designed to pit the championship contenders against one another.
Fans can expect high‑stakes battles, with Ryan Blaney scheduled to square off against Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott taking on Todd Gilliland in the featured pairings.
A total of 37 cars have been entered for the weekend, underscoring the growing interest in the historic half‑mile venue and promising a packed field of talent.
A Milestone for a Historic Venue
The track previously hosted the NASCAR All‑Star Race from 2023 through 2025, but this weekend will be its first points‑paying event since 1996, reviving a legacy that once made North Wilkesboro a cornerstone of the sport.