The CARS Tour makes its first visit to North Wilkesboro on May 14, as the redemption of the historic landmark continues after hosting the NASCAR NASCAR All-Star Race starting last year.
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The zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model divisions make their third straight appearance at the revitalized North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 14-15 in conjunction with the annual NASCAR All-Star Race. With new pavement for this year, the racing action promises to be just as fast and furious. Former winners Carson Kvapil and Brenden Queen headline the Late Model Stock Car field, along with Stephen Nasse, Peyton Sellers, current LMSC points leader Connor Hall, Brent Crews and others. Current Pro Late Model points leader Kaden Honeycutt tops the list in the PLM ranks, along with Caden Kvapil, Nasse and two-time 2024 winner Kyle Campbell. Defending race champion Augie Grill will also return to defend his title.
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The CARS Tour returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway as does NASCAR as the legendary track hosts All-Star week.
North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts the CARS Tour and the NASCAR All-Stars again in 2024 after the track made it's triumphant return to the NASCAR circuit in 2023. After years of being dormant, the legendary track was revived and once again became a landmark stop on the racing calendar.
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The CARS Tour makes its return to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway May 14 – 15 with a two-night doubleheader for the Late Model Stock Cars and Pro Late Models. While the entry list is still to be released, here is Everything You Need to Know, from the event schedule, to event history, and much more, for the CARS Tour’s return to North Wilkesboro.
NASCAR Hall of Famer and CARS Tour co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced Tuesday where he will be taking his broadcasting talents to for 2025 and beyond. Earnhardt Jr. will be joining the TNT Sports broadcast booth as well as the Amazon Prime broadcast booth for 2025.
May 7
As the calendar gets ready to flip from April to May, Kyle Larson’s life is about to get much busier with his first Indianapolis 500 attempt just weeks away. Larson announced on Sunday before the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover that he would be missing practice and qualifying for NASCAR’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in due to when qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 is schedule to take place.
Apr 29
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – More than 50 zMAX CARS Tour drivers made laps on the repaved North Wilkesboro Speedway Wednesday, as they tested Hoosier tire compounds for use in the May 14-15 late model events at the historic track. Drivers praised the new asphalt, saying the track retains character while also providing a smoother, faster racing surface.
Apr 25
Nothing goes together quite as well as Sun Drop and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Apr 9
Following a thorough examination of the foundation around the all-concrete grandstands near Turn 1 to ensure it meets safety requirements, North Wilkesboro Speedway track officials said construction crews have begun to repair the mysterious cavern found underneath the structure so it will be ready to host fans for the upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race week, May 14-19.
Apr 3
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – For decades, rumors have circulated that historic North Wilkesboro Speedway was the site of secret moonshine still. Now some Wilkes County locals may have more reason to say ‘I told you so,’ as a possible moonshine cave has been discovered underneath the concrete frontstretch grandstands.
Mar 27
The NASCAR Cup Series officially saw race cars take to the newly repaved North Wilkesboro Speedway on Wednesday and Thursday with two-time champion Joey Logano, Daytona 500 champion William Byron, and Ty Gibbs all participating in a Goodyear tire test at the historic North Carolina short track.
Mar 14
After a successful 2023 season, CARS Tour officials and FloRacing have reached an extension of their broadcast rights agreement that will see FloRacing remain as the official live-streaming partner of the CARS Tour in 2024, CARS Tour officials announced Monday afternoon.
Feb 28
Things just keep getting bigger and better for the CARS Tour Late Model Series as it embarks on its 10th season of competition as the Southeast’s premier asphalt late model series.
Feb 1