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Prime Video Presses the Gas on NASCAR Cup Series Action with All-Star Announce Team, Innovative Streaming Technology, and New Signature Anthem

by MikeMay 20, 2025

Prime Video’s Exclusive Presentation of Five NASCAR Cup Series Races Begins Sunday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET with the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR Hall-of-Famers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards Headline Wraparound On-Site Coverage that Brings Fans Closer to the Track and Drivers Competing for the Checkered Flag
NASCAR on Prime’s Immersive Streaming Technology Features 70+ Cameras, Real-Time Highlights on Demand, 1080p HDR, and Every Moment of Green Flag Racing for a Best-in-Class Viewing Experience
Eric Church and John Fogerty Reimagine the Iconic Hit “Up Around The Bend” for Electrifying New Anthem and Amazon Music Original Song

NEW YORK—May 19, 2025– NASCAR on Prime officially drops the green flag on its exclusive Cup Series coverage on Sunday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Prime Video’s compelling slate of NASCAR action includes five consecutive races including the series’ first-ever international points event in Mexico City, wraparound booth and trackside coverage headlined by NASCAR Hall-of-Famers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards, innovative streaming technology, and a signature new anthem from mega-stars Eric Church and John Fogerty.

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Christopher Bell Outduels Joey Logano For First Career NASCAR All-Star Win

by MikeMay 19, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Fireworks lit up the sky, and smoke billowed from the tires of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota as Christopher Bell celebrated his first victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

On Sunday night, Bell climbed from his car to a standing ovation. Scratch that—virtually everyone in the packed grandstands already had been standing for the final 28 lap green-flag run, as Bell battled Joey Logano side-by-side and finally cleared last year’s winner for the lead on Lap 241 of 250.

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Reigning NASCAR Cup Champ Joey Logano Primed For All-Star Race Defense

by MikeMay 16, 2025

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

If you‘re trying to find a predictor of the eventual NASCAR Cup Series champion, the winner of the NASCAR All-Star Race might be a good place to look.

In three of the last five years, the All-Star Race winner has gone on to win the title: Chase Elliott at Bristol in 2020; Kyle Larson at Texas Motor Speedway in 2021; and Joey Logano at North Wilkesboro Speedway last year.

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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – All-Star Race And All-Star Open At North Wilkesboro Speedway

by MikeMay 14, 2025

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: NASCAR All-Star Race
The Place: North Wilkesboro Speedway
Track Length: 0.625 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, May 18
The Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Purse: $2,421,400
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 156.25 miles (250 Laps)
Competition Break: At or around Lap 100

NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: NASCAR All-Star Open
The Place: North Wilkesboro Speedway
Track Length: 0.625 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, May 18
The Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $581,100
TV: FS1, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 62.5 miles (100 Laps)
Competition Break: At or around Lap 50

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Grassroots Glory: NASCAR Stars To Battle Short Track Standouts Throughout NASCAR All-Star Week

by MikeMay 14, 2025

Big Names, Big Battles: Kyle Busch, Josh Berry, Ryan Newman, Corey LaJoie, Bobby Labonte and others join stacked fields of rising stars in lead-up events to All-Star Race
Additional races include the zMAX CARS Tour Reverend Whiskey 75 Pro Late Model race on Thursday; the zMAX CARS Tour Window World 100 Late Model Stock Car race on Friday; the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Window World 250 on Saturday; and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 on Sunday
Quadruple and Triple Duty Drivers: Young talents like Connor Jones, Kaden Honeycutt and Luke Baldwin will attempt multiple events throughout the week; Fans can get tickets to all the action by visiting northwilkesborospeedway.com

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 14, 2025) — In addition to the fan-favorite cars and stars of the NASCAR Cup Series, a packed lineup of grassroots racers will take on North Wilkesboro Speedway during NASCAR All-Star Race Week. Fans can expect more on-track action than ever before, including the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Window World 250 on Saturday, the zMAX CARS Tour’s Reverend Whiskey 75 Pro Late Model race on Thursday, the Window World 100 Late Model Stock Car race on Friday and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 on Sunday afternoon, prior to the All-Star Open and All-Star Race main events.

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Wood Brothers Racing to Serve as Dignitaries for NASCAR All-Star Race

by MikeMay 14, 2025

North Wilkesboro Speedway will honor Wood Brothers Racing during the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race, celebrating the team’s 75th year.
Two generations of the Wood family will participate in race-day ceremonies, with Len Wood serving as honorary starter, Eddie Wood as honorary pace car driver and Jon Wood delivering the command to start engines alongside former Wood Brothers Racing driver Michael Waltrip.
Josh Berry, current driver of the legendary No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford, will drive a special throwback paint scheme honoring Michael Waltrip’s 1996 All-Star Race win. The 1996 win at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the only Wood Brothers Racing victory in the 40-year history of the All-Star Race.
1995 NASCAR CRAFSTMAN Truck Series Champion Mike Skinner will serve as Grand Marshal for Saturday’s Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, returning to the spotlight nearly 30 years after capturing the inaugural series title

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 13, 2025) – As Wood Brothers Racing celebrates their 75th year in 2025, North Wilkesboro Speedway will honor the team with dignitary roles for the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18. Founded in 1950 by brothers Glenn and Leonard Wood, the oldest active NASCAR team has participated in races at the historic facility since 1957, shortly after the track was paved for the first time.

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2025 NASCAR Cup Series Entry List for All-Star Race

by MikeMay 13, 2025

The NASCAR Cup Series pauses regular-season action for the star-studded 2025 All-Star Race scheduled Sunday at the iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway (8 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

On Monday, a late entrant in the field was revealed as Harrison Burton will pilot the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford in the main event. The 24-year-old driver, currently racing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for AM Racing, triumphed at Daytona International Speedway last August for his first career Cup Series win and Wood Brothers Racing’s 100th victory in NASCAR’s premier series. Now, Burton will have the opportunity to perhaps leave his winning mark once again.

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2025 NASCAR Cup Series Entry List for All-Star Open

by MikeMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

Before the 2025 All-Star Race on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), NASCAR Cup Series drivers not locked into the main event will do battle at the iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway in the All-Star Open (5:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Noah Gragson is one of 18 drivers slated to participate in the All-Star Open. Gragson has won the All-Star Fan Vote each of the last two seasons and currently ranks inside the top five in votes for this year’s running; cast your ballot before the polls close Saturday at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Here is the entry list for the All-Star Open (CLICK HERE)

Spire Motorsports And Gainbridge® To Promote AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 In Indianapolis

by MikeMay 13, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 13, 2024) – Spire Motorsports and Gainbridge® will partner with the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee and feature the “Indy25” logo in recognition of AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 taking place in Indianapolis on Carson Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevrolet ZL1 for this weekend’s NASCAR All-Star Race festivities at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.

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Harrison Burton To Drive No. 51 Morton Buildings Ford Mustang in NASCAR All-Star Race

by MikeMay 13, 2025

Harrison Burton To Drive No. 51 Morton Buildings Ford Mustang in NASCAR All-Star Race
Cody Ware To Drive No. 15 in All-Star Open Before Returning to No. 51 in Coca-Cola 600
Rick Ware Racing’s First Appearance in Annual NASCAR Cup Series Exhibition Race

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 12, 2025) – The 41st running of the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday night at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway will see a first-time entrant.

Rick Ware Racing (RWR), which has competed in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2012, will be a part of the annual NASCAR Cup Series exhibition race for the first time. That is because Harrison Burton, who has a guaranteed starting spot in the All-Star Race via his Coke Zero Sugar 400 victory last August at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, will drive the No. 51 Morton Buildings Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RWR.

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