North Wilkesboro to host 2027 All-Star Race, losing points race as Dover returns
For the first time since 1996, North Wilkesboro hosted a points-paying race this year after three years as the All-Star Race. However, the historic track will again host the All-Star Race in 2027 as part of a triple-header weekend with the O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series. Of note, this will be the first O'Reilly race at the track since 1985. The packed weekend of racing at North Wilkesboro…
North Wilkesboro will once again host the 2027 All-Star Race, marking its return after a three-year hiatus as the event shifted to Dover Motor Speedway. However, this is not the last time North Wilkesboro will host a points-paying NASCAR race, as it will be part of a triple-header weekend with the O Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series from May 21-23, 2027.
This will be the first O Reilly race at the track since 1985. Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith expressed his excitement about the event, noting that the electrifying atmosphere at Charlotte Motor Speedway's first superspeedway NASCAR race under the lights in 2026 captivated a generation of race fans. NASCAR may introduce new twists to the 2027 All-Star Race format, with the potential to test the track as the ultimate Cup Series venue for future improvements.
Meanwhile, Dover Motor Speedway, which lost its points race to North Wilkesboro, will host the 2026 All-Star Race the week before the North Wilkesboro event, scheduled for May 15-16, 2026. The 400-lap Cup race will also feature the NASCAR O Reilly Series. Dover President and General Manager Mike Tatoian emphasized that the fans remain the heart of their operations, and they are constantly working to make every visit to The Monster Mile more entertaining than the last, aiming to create unforgettable memories for racing enthusiasts.
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