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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)

2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Entry List For North Wilkesboro

by MikeMay 13, 2025

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rolls into North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend for Saturday short-track racing (1:30 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is scheduled to run the No. 07 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, while Xfinity Series regular Sammy Smith pilots the No. 7 entry this weekend.

See the full entry list for the Window World 250 (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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Christopher Bell and Mobil 1 Join Forces With Sam Hunt Racing for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Mexico City

by MikeMay 13, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 13, 2025) — Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that NASCAR Cup Series standout Christopher Bell will pilot the No. 24 Mobil 1 GR Supra at the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race in Mexico City. The Chilango 150 will take place at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Saturday, June 14th.

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Spencer Boyd Adds New Sponsor RightMark Roofing for All Star Weekend

by MikeMay 13, 2025

Mooresville, NC (May 12, 2025) – RightMark Roofing has jumped on board as the primary sponsor at North Wilkesboro for NASCAR Driver Spencer Boyd and Freedom Racing Enterprises to help launch their new brand formerly known as WM Commercial Roofing. RightMark Roofing has 18+ years of experience providing quality solutions for businesses in Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, and surrounding states.

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Pit Crews Battle for $100,000 During NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge Presented by Mechanix Wear

by MikeMay 13, 2025

The fan-favorite NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear will hit pit road Friday, May 16, as part of the jam-packed NASCAR All-Star Race Week schedule
Winning crew receives a signature jack and air gun pit crew trophy and $100,000
Race week packages, single-day tickets and camping to all NASCAR All-Star Race Week events are on sale at northwilkesborospeedway.com

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 12, 2025) – NASCAR fans already know the names of the stars on track, but in May, the often unsung heroes on pit road will get their moment to shine.

The NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway on Friday, May 16, as part of NASCAR All-Star Race Week festivities. Held exclusively at the historic short track, this high-octane, timed pit stop event is more than just a sideshow, it’s a full-blown battle of speed, precision and composure under pressure.

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Stewart Friesen Still Relishes First Outlaw Win at Ohsweken Speedway, Eager for Another

by MikeMay 13, 2025

OHSWEKEN, ON (May 12, 2025) – If you traded slide jobs with Donny Schatz and Logan Schuchart to earn your first World of Outlaws win, you’d probably never forget it. Stewart Friesen hasn’t, and he’s ready to do it again.

Ten years after scoring his first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series win at Ohsweken Speedway, Friesen, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver and Big Block Modified star from Niagara-on-the-lake, ON, will be back in a Sprint Car for the Series’ return to Ohsweken, Wednesday-Thursday, May 14-15.

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Milwaukee Tools, Nelson ACE Continues Support for Thunder Road Crew Chiefs

by Lou ModestinoMay 13, 2025

Barre’s Nelson’s ACE Hardware and Milwaukee Tools have continued their support of the hardworking crew and crew chiefs of Thunder Road’s race teams throughout 2025! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – With the ink just drying, Thunder Road officials are excited to announce the continued partnership with Barre’s Nelson ACE Hardware and the Milwaukee Tools brand at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. Milwaukee Tools through Nelson ACE will support the hardworking crews and crew chiefs of Thunder Road’s racers with a weekly Crew or Crew Chief of the Week award and a special season ending prize to boot!

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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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