The NASCAR All-Star Race is heading back to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2027.
The $1 million-to-win exhibition event was held at Dover Motor Speedway this season, which received a mixed reception from fans and drivers alike, following three years at the renovated North Wilkesboro track, which hosted a points race this year. Both tracks are operated by Speedway Motorsports, which controls the event, so the swap was technically easy to pull off.
“The NASCAR All-Star Race has a history of trying things both for fun and competition. One-off paint schemes, double-file restarts, different rule packages, stage-racing, inversions, promoter cautions, under-car neon lighting and more have been a part of All-Star Race history, and in some cases, are now staples in the sport,” a statement from North Wilkesboro said. “2027 may feature another twist as the industry considers how North Wilkesboro could be the ultimate Cup Series test track for future improvements. NASCAR plans to collaborate with teams, the track and drivers to add a unique element to the event, which could include adjustments to the race format itself or to the technical elements of the race car.”
The 2027 All-Star weekend is scheduled for May 21-23 and will include Truck Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series points races.
