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NASCAR welcomes back Cup Series to North Wilkesboro with legends

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

NASCAR welcomes back Cup Series to North Wilkesboro with legends

Summary

NASCAR returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for its first Cup points race since 1996 on Sunday. Pre-race festivities will include eight NASCAR legends during driver introductions, contributing to the nostalgia of the event. Rusty Wallace will serve as grand marshal, while figures such as Richard Childress and Jeff Hammond, who were part of the last Cup race at North Wilkesboro, will be present. The reunion is part of NASCAR's efforts to honor the track's historical significance as it celebrates its revival and embraces the future of Cup racing at the venue.

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By the Numbers

•Race weekend features first Cup points event at North Wilkesboro in 30 years.
•Eight NASCAR legends will participate in pre-race introductions.
•Rusty Wallace is the grand marshal for the event.
•NASCAR aims to celebrate the track's history while looking to its future.
•Legends include Richard Childress, Jeff Hammond, and Kyle Petty.

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12:07 AMYahoo Sports — 8 NASCAR Legends Will Help Welcome the Cup Series Back to North Wilkesboro

What they're saying

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North Wilkesboro's first NASCAR Cup points race since 1996 will feature eight legendary figures during pre-race driver introductions, adding another nostalgic touch to the historic weekend.
— Yahoo Sports

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