NASCAR is set to make a historic comeback at North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, with a points‑paying Cup race that marks the first such event at the track in three decades.
A Million-Dollar Finale
The weekend will culminate in the In‑Season Challenge, a $1 million showdown that pits the series’ elite against one another in a high‑stakes finale.
Fans can expect to see familiar names such as Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell, both of whom have been in the spotlight after recent victories at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway and the previous year’s All‑Star Race at the same venue.
A notable technical tweak will be the introduction of softer bumpers, as teams have been instructed to remove the traditional bumper form, making this the first Cup race to feature the new safety hardware.
The schedule is packed, with practice sessions, qualifying attempts and races across the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series all supporting the main event, while viewers will be able to follow the action on TNT in the United States, TSN in Canada and stream it via HBO MAX, which will also provide in‑car camera feeds.
Broadcast coverage will be complemented by radio updates from PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, and the race will be open to 37 entries, including an open team entered under the No. 66 driven by Chad Finchum.
With drivers like Tyler Reddick closing the gap on Denny Hamlin and Erik Jones perched on the Chase bubble, the event promises a dramatic finish that could reshape the championship picture.