NASCAR All-Star Race returns to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina as part of NASCAR Cup Series. The event will be held on Sunday May 19 . Find all the action from home with Sling TV.
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The NASCAR All-Star Race is an annual exhibition race for NASCAR Cup Series drivers who have won a race in the previous or current season, or are past winners or champions of the event. You can get all the action and so much more on FS1 included with Sling Blue for just $40.00/mo.
NASCAR All–Star Race Overview
NASCAR All–Star Race is a 200 lap event with competition break around lap 100. It is going to be held in the revived North Wilkesboro Speedway, which is 0.625 miles oval track that features a unique uphill backstretch and downhill front stretch, that has not had a Cup Series race since 1996.
The All–Star Open is an alternative route for drivers who don’t qualify through race wins. The race covers 100 laps with a competition break around lap 40. The top two finishers will progress to the All–Star Open race. The last slot is allocated to a Fan Vote winner who also will advance to the All–Star Race.
Jimmie Johnson is the driver with the most All-Star wins, four, in 2003, 2006, 2012, and 2013. Kyle Larson, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon are tied for second with three wins each. Hendrick Motorsports is the team with the most wins (ten) and Chevrolet is the most victorious carmaker, with 17 wins.
Ryan Blaney of Team Penske won the All–Star Race last year driving a Ford-manufactured car. The winner this year receives one million dollars.
NASCAR All–Star Race Schedule
Here’s a list of all the events taking place at the NASCAR All–Star Race:
- Fri May 17 : Pit road qualifying entry/exit practice (FS1)
- Fri May 17 : Practice (FS1)
- Fri May 17 : Qualifying (All-Star Open) (FS1)
- Fri May 17 : Qualifying (All-Star Pit Crew Challenge) (FS1)
- Sat May 18 : All-Star Race Heat No. 1 (FS2)
- Sat May 18 : All-Star Race Heat No. 2 (FS2)
- Sun May 19 : All-Star Open (FS1)
- Sun May 19 : All-Star Race (FS1)
Other events taking place at North Wilkesboro Speedway that you can live stream on FS1 is the Truck series race from May 17 to May 18. Here is the TV schedule:
- Fri May 17 : Practice (FS1)
- Sat May 18 : NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – Qualifying (FS1)
- Sat May 18 : NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – Wright Brand 250 (FS1)
Race Drivers Racing at The All Star Race
Here is a list of drivers who have qualified for the All–Star Race:
- AJ Allmendinger
- Christopher Bell
- Ryan Blaney
- Chris Buescher
- Kyle Busch
- William Byron
- Ross Chastain
- Chase Elliott
- Denny Hamlin
- Brad Keselowski
- Kyle Larson
- Joey Logano
- Michael McDowell
- Tyler Reddick
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- Daniel Suarez
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Shane van Gisbergen (main image)
Two drivers who finish in the top two positions in the All-Star Open will advance to the All-Star Race. A third driver will be chosen from the fan vote, which is currently open. If a new race winner emerges in any of the three upcoming races (Dover, Kansas Speedway, and Darlington Raceway), they will automatically qualify for the All-Star Race.
Drivers up fro a vote include: Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon, Josh Berry, Corey LaJoie, Noah Gragson, Chase Briscoe, Harrison Burton, Bubba Wallace Daniel Hemric, Todd Gilliland , Ryan Preece, John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Jones, Alex Bowman, Justin Haley, Ty Gibbs, Zane Smith, Carson Hocevar, Kaz Grala, and JJ Yeley.
The All Star Race comes right after the Goodyear 400 in the NASCAR schedule where Brad Keselowski won. Watch this weekend’s race on Sling TV to see who will win this weekend at the All Star Race. Kyle Larson is currently leading in the standings with 486 points.
Wrapping Up
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FAQs
What were the 2023 NASCAR All Star Race results?
Kyle Larson emerged as the winner in NASCAR’s first North Wilkesboro Speedway race since 1996, leading for 145 of the 200 laps. This marked his third win in his last four appearances while also becoming the first driver to win at All-Star Race history at three different tracks. Bubba Wallace finished second, followed by Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe, and Chase Elliott. As for last year’s winner, Ryan Blaney, he finished in sixth place. The top 10 was completed by Daniel Suárez, Erik Jones, Ty Gibbs, and Joey Logano.
Featured photo: Cropped from Ryan Blaney by Zach Catanzareti Photo under CC BY 2.0.
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