North Wilkesboro to host 2027 All-Star Race during triple-header weekend
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
North Wilkesboro will host the All-Star Race in 2027 as part of a triple-header weekend featuring the O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series. This event marks the track's second consecutive All-Star Race after its return to hosting points-paying races in 2026, the first since 1996. The O'Reilly Series will race at the venue for the first time since 1985, adding to the significance of the event. Fans can expect a packed schedule that enhances the racing experience at this historic track.
- •North Wilkesboro will host the All-Star Race in 2027.
- •The event is part of a triple-header weekend.
- •Includes O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series races.
- •First O'Reilly race at the track since 1985.
- •North Wilkesboro returned to points races in 2026.
- 2:19 PMRacer — Dover returning to Cup Series regular season, All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro
- 2:08 PMMotorsport.com — 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 ...Keep reading
"Dover Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway will reverse course in 2027 as the NASCAR All-Star Race returns to the North Carolina short track.
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External links- RacerAug 12, 2026, 2:19 PMDover returning to Cup Series regular season, All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro
Dover Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway will reverse course in 2027 as the NASCAR All-Star Race returns to the North Carolina short track.
- Motorsport.comAug 12, 2026, 2:08 PMNorth 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 ...Keep reading
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