Live Lineup and Instant Results from 2025 All-Star Race Weekend

For the third straight year, NASCAR’s All-Star Race Weekend returns to North Carolina at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, bringing new tweaks to the popular event. Twenty-three drivers will compete on the .625-mile track, with the feature set for Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET, covered by FS1 and MRN Radio.

This field includes 20 automatic qualifiers based on previous season performances, the top two finishers from the All-Star Open, and the winner of the All-Star Fan Vote—giving supporters a chance to get their favorite driver into the main show.

Qualifying day features a blended session for both the Open and All-Star drivers, including a special three-lap run with a required pit stop on lap two. The pit crews’ skills will be tested as the fastest stop wins the Pit Crew Challenge, which determines pit stall selections, with the fastest team choosing first. For more details on pit crew strategies, check out this NASCAR official guide.

Qualifying also sets the starting order for the All-Star Open and the two 75-lap heat races. Each heat counts every lap and includes a competition break near lap 30.

Heat 1 determines the inside row for the All-Star Race, while Heat 2 sets the outside row. Only one overtime attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Each heat race fields ten drivers, with finish positions deciding the first 20 spots in the main race lineup. The All-Star Open runs 100 laps on Sunday evening, featuring a key break around lap 50.

From the Open, only the top two finishers advance, along with the fan’s pick, who starts at the rear of the All-Star Race.

A major change for 2025 extends the All-Star Race to 250 laps, 50 laps longer than in 2024. All laps count, with a competition break around lap 100. Learn more about NASCAR’s competition formats on the official NASCAR rules page.

An additional promoter’s caution may be called before lap 220, unless a regular caution occurs after lap 200. This gives teams more chances to adjust strategies.

NASCAR’s overtime rules require the finish to happen under green if possible, adding extra excitement for fans and teams. For a deeper dive into NASCAR’s overtime procedures, visit Racing Reference.

Entry lists for every stage—the All-Star Open and the main event—will be updated live. This gives leading drivers and hopefuls a chance at a big payday and bragging rights.

The weekend also includes heat races and the BetMGM 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, as well as the Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17. Together, these events create a packed schedule full of action for fans. For historical context on North Wilkesboro Speedway, explore its Wikipedia page.

This season’s format changes make the weekend unpredictable and emphasize quick pit work and smart race strategy. The mix of returning stars and surprise contenders, plus a fan vote entrant, keeps the field wide open and the stakes high.

All results will be updated live as the racing unfolds, with fans eager to see which teams and drivers rise to the challenge.

The 2025 All-Star Race Weekend at North Wilkesboro remains a highlight on the NASCAR calendar. Its historic venue and evolving format bring fans together for intense competition.

As Sunday night’s feature approaches, teams prepare for long runs, quick decisions, and a shot at all-star glory. For more insights into NASCAR’s All-Star events, visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.