Formats for All-Star Open and All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway….
The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Open and All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway feature exciting, fan-centric formats designed to showcase talent and strategy.
All-Star Open: This preliminary race gives non-qualified drivers a final shot at making the All-Star Race. It consists of two segments, typically 20 and 50 laps. The top two finishers from the Open automatically advance to the All-Star Race. Additionally, one driver is selected via a fan vote, making three total transfer spots. Aggressive racing is encouraged, as only top finishers move on.
All-Star Race: The main event features a limited field of pre-qualified drivers, including race winners from the previous and current seasons, former All-Star winners, and past Cup champions. The 2025 format consists of four stages totaling 200 laps. There are two opening stages (75 and 50 laps), a 50-lap third stage, and a final 25-lap sprint. Tire strategy plays a major role, with limited tire sets and mandatory pit stops creating tension. The final segment is a dash for cash with no holds barred—cautions between segments allow teams to adjust, but the winner-takes-all format makes the closing laps especially intense.
These formats combine short-track drama with All-Star prestige, delivering action-packed racing for fans and drivers alike.
