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After three decades away, NASCAR is set to stage a points‑paying Cup race at North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, headlined by a $1 million prize, new softer bumpers and a high‑stakes In‑Season Challenge that will see top drivers like Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell battle for the championship.
NASCAR will stage a points‑paying Cup race at North Wilkesboro for the first time since 1996, offering a $1 million In‑Season Challenge prize and featuring drivers such as Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick.
NASCAR will host a points‑paying Cup race at North Wilkesboro for the first time in three decades, featuring a high‑stakes semi‑final format, softer bumpers and a $1 million prize on the line.
The Cup Series heads back to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, where the Window World 450 will crown a starting lineup determined by Saturday’s qualifying session. A deep field of drivers, from seasoned veterans to rising stars, will battle for pole position.
The upcoming Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway will feature a competitive qualifying session that determines the grid for Sunday’s race, showcasing a deep field of drivers and their metric rankings.
The upcoming Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway brings together 37 drivers, historic significance, and crucial playoff stakes, set to air on TNT Sports and HBO Max this Sunday.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign for Garage 66 (MBM Motorsports) features a rotating driver lineup, a Daytona 500 qualifying effort by Casey Mears, and a strategic schedule that omits the Brickyard 400 but targets five upcoming races, including playoff dates.
After three decades away, NASCAR is back at North Wilkesboro Speedway, where recent All‑Star winners and shifting betting odds promise an unpredictable and eagerly awaited race.
B.J. McLeod’s third DNF of the season highlights the challenges of his Cup Series return, while the No. 78 Chevrolet prepares for a slate of races including the Brickyard 400 and a double‑header at North Wilkesboro.
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage a points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend for the first time since 1996. Only one non‑chartered car is entered, and the event will be broadcast live on TNT at 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19.
NASCAR will run a points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2026, the first since 1996, featuring a two‑lap qualifying format and a reduced entry list that locks in Chad Finchum.
A historic NASCAR Cup Series event is set for North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, but thunderstorms pose a serious challenge to the schedule. If qualifying is washed out, a new metric will determine the starting order, potentially reshaping the grid for Sunday’s 450‑lap race.
The upcoming Brickyard 400 will feature three non‑chartered cars from Beard Motorsports, Live Fast Motorsports and 23XI Racing, including rookie Corey Heim, who aims to build on a strong ninth‑place finish.
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 qualifying will take place on Saturday with minimal rain risk, featuring a new metric that blends owner standings and recent race results, and three open‑car entries making the grid.
The Cup Series opens its weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway with practice, qualifying and a highly anticipated race, featuring a deep field of teams and a broadcast on truTV, SiriusXM and HBO MAX.
NASCAR called off the scheduled qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway after a sudden downpour drenched the track, forcing officials to rely on practice speeds to determine the starting order. As a result, Ryan Blaney will lead the field from pole position when the green flag drops.
The NASCAR Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, marking its first short‑track event since April. Qualifying was canceled due to storms, and the starting lineup will be set by a new metric, with the race broadcast live on TNT.
Rain forced NASCAR to abandon traditional qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting a metric‑based lineup that places Blaney, Gibbs and Bell at the front of a 37‑driver field.
The Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a $11.2 million purse, stage lengths of 80/265/450 laps, and a full field of top drivers broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max and PRN.
Inclement weather halted NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting the series to rely on the Rule Book to determine the starting lineup for the Window World 450, with Ryan Blaney at the helm and Ross Chastain dropping to the rear after a penalty.
Qualifying for the Cup Series race was washed out, prompting NASCAR to use metric scores to determine the lineup, where Ryan Blaney claimed the pole ahead of Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell.
A sudden downpour forced NASCAR to scrap the qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but the series pressed on with a full practice. Christopher Bell set the fastest lap, while a host of drivers posted competitive times ahead of the next event.
Bell’s 123.477 mph topped the session, while Chastain faces a pass‑through penalty and Reddick’s delayed run could impact his race outlook.
Ryan Blaney will start first for the Cup Series event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, after rain washed out qualifying. The race will be televised on TNT, streamed on HBO Max, and feature a full slate of drivers and teams.